Pelikan Souverän M600 Art Collection Glauco Cambon Special Edition Fountain Pen

An extensive collection of historical Pelikan advertising posters from the avant-garde and Art Nouveau periods, takes a new form here and now in a unique Special Edition, the Souverän M600 Pelikan Art Collection Glauco Cambon. The advertising posters on display form the treasure trove of the Pelikan art collection. It's time to share this historical treasure from the Pelikan archive with the world: Our unique Special Edition pays tribute to the poster art of great painters and graphic designers of the avant-garde. Through a new interpretation of the motif on the fountain pen, a piece of Pelikan history itself becomes a work of art.

 The symbiosis of art and trade began around 1900 and opens a new chapter in art history: the so-called advertising art. From that moment on, brand products are presented on artfully designed posters. Great painters and graphic designers of the avant-garde, such as El Lissitzky or Kurt Schwitters, create product advertisements for the first time using Pelikan colors. This results in a treasure trove of impressive posters and posters from the 1900s to 1950s, which represent a special piece of Pelikan history. Fritz Beindorff, the former owner of Pelikan and a passionate art collector, is one of the first industrialists to seek collaboration with artists. This art patron launched the first poster competition as early as 1898/99.

Italian painter and graphic designer Glauco Cambon was born in Trieste in 1875. Two of his paintings, Portrait of Attilio Hortis and Music brought him fame. In 1907, at the age of twenty, he presented his art to an international audience at the Venice Biennale. Portraits, caricatures, decorations and the design of artistic billboards illustrate his versatile talent. He died on March 7, 1930 in Biella. His works fetch record prices at art auctions. Glauco Cambon submitted this design to the Pelikan poster competition Competition for Painters and Architects in 1909. Cambon's design was awarded and purchased by Pelikan.likan.

The new special Edition named after Glauco Cambon brings the Pelikan Art Collection to life. Through this Art Collection, a piece of Pelikan history finds its way into the hearts and hands of collectors and enthusiasts of Pelikan luxury writing instruments. Thus, true passion is born from a deep understanding of the brand's artistic heritage. A small detail of a large work of art: The colorful reflections created by the movement of the pelicans in the water inspired the dynamic wave pattern on the Souverän M600 Pelikan Art Collection Glauco Gambon.

The Souverän M600 impresses with its unique character. The cap, barrel and grip of this elegant fountain pen are made of high-quality resin with self-polishing properties. The 14-carat two-tone gold nib glides smoothly and expressively over the paper. The gold decorative elements, as well as the characteristic double rings and the Pelikan-typical beak-shaped clip, are plated with 24-carat gold.

The carefully designed body of the Souverän M600 is manufactured using the specialist Aurora technique. Initially, a brass tube is processed, engraved and guilloched, creating fine grooves that create the unique hologram effect. Ten layers of transparent varnish give the writing instrument a smooth and flat surface, which is printed with the colored motif after polishing. Finally, frequent polishing ensures the high gloss of this iconic pen.n.

Pelikan offers elegant writing instruments that are distinguished by an extraordinary sense of style. The Pelikan pens are a source of inspiration, whether they are purchased as a collector's item, as a gift or as a 'normal' writing instrument.

Unusual materials and singular design. The high-quality writing instruments find admirers among acquaintances and similar occasional users. It's almost always love at first sight - or after the first stroke of the pen. Fascination and passion, much more than the sum of the two. Finely crafted in more than 300 steps, these writing instruments are an example of dedication, precision and perfection. Designed to inspire.