Pelikan M400 Souverän Fountain Pen - Black

The Pelikan Souverän M400 is the “just right” Pelikan: a classic mid-size pen that feels elegant without feeling precious. Across the lineup—stripes, tortoises, solids, special editions—you get the same core M400 experience: a comfortable, lightweight daily writer with Pelikan’s iconic silhouette and a build that’s meant to be used, not babied.

At the pointy end, the M400 carries a 14-carat/585 gold nib with rhodium décor – tested by hand before it ships. Translation: it’s a pen designed for long pages—journals, letters, work notes—where you want smooth consistency more than gimmicks.

And because it’s a Souverän, it’s a true bottled-ink pen: the differential piston mechanism gives you that satisfying Pelikan fill and a generous supply for everyday writing. (Depending on the finish, you’ll see Pelikan’s signature striped cellulose acetate or classic resin styling.)

Specs

• Nib: 14k/585 gold with rhodium décor (EF/F/M/B)
• Filling system: differential piston mechanism
• Trim (M400): 24-carat gold-plated clip and rings
• Size/weight: ~12.5 cm capped, ~15–16 g (varies slightly by finish/edition)
• Made in: Germany

If the M800 is “boardroom power pen,” the M400 is the one you’ll actually reach for every day—classic, reliable, and dangerously easy to fall in love with in any colorway.