Pelikan M601 Fountain Pen - Rudi Rother (Special Edition)
The Special Edition Pelikan Souverän® M601 captivates with an unmistakable design which makes it a coveted work of art. The cap, forepart, and knob of this extraordinary piston-fill fountain pen are made of a premium, self-polishing resin. The two-tone 14-karat gold nib glides across paper effortlessly, offering soft and powerful written expression. The golden decorative elements on the fountain pen, such as the iconic twin rings and quintessential Pelikan beak clip, are plated with 24-karat gold to emphasize the pen’s elegance and refinement.
Rudi Rother (1863-1909) was a German painter and illustrator. In 1903, he won the coveted annual Pelikan art competition. This was one of Rother’s most significant works which he designed for Pelikan. The woman writing a document next to a pelican depicts a combination of functionalism and aesthetics that is typical of Jugendstil (Germany’s art nouveau movement). Rother’s talent at effectively connecting graphic design and fine art shaped the style of commercial art at the turn of the century. His humorous pen-and-ink illustrations garnered respect particularly in the world of advertising having a decisive influence on commercial art. His work was characterized by flowing lines, ornamental designs, and stylized figures. The pen based off of his design, features an interesting shade of green resin for the section, piston knob, and cap. The barrel takes its inspiration from the pattern in the woman’s dress.
- Condition
- New
- Brand
- Pelikan
- Type
- Fountain Pens
- Color
- Turquoise/Teal, Red, Assorted
- Demonstrator
Whether or not the barrel of the pen is translucent, allowing you to see the ink and filling mechanism inside.
- No
- Body Material
- Resin
- Cap Rotations
For pens with a screw-cap closure, how many rotations it takes to uncap/recap the pen.
- 1
- Cap Type
How the cap is opened/closed from the barrel of the pen. Some common options include Snap-Cap, Screw-Cap, Magnetic Cap, or Capless (no cap).
- Screw-cap
- Compatible inks & refills
Which ink this pen will accept. Choices include bottled ink and various styles of pre-filled ink cartridges.
- Bottled ink
- Filling Mechanism
How the pen fills with ink. Click here to watch our video tutorial on common filling mechanisms.
- Piston
- Grip Material
- Resin
- Nib Size
- Extra-Fine, Fine, Medium, Broad
- Nib Color
- Two-Tone
- Nib Material
- 14k Gold
- Postable
Whether or not the cap fits securely onto the back of the barrel when open.
- Yes
- Retractable
Whether or not the nib/tip can retract into the body of the pen (usually for click or twist-open style pens).
- No
- Trim
- Gold
- Diameter - Body
- 13mm (0.51in)
- Diameter - Cap (without clip)
- 13mm (0.51in)
- Diameter - Cap (with clip)
- 17mm (0.67in)
- Diameter - Grip (mm)
Measured from the place most people choose to rest their fingers, which varies with each pen.
- 10.0mm
- Length - Body
The measurement from the back end of the barrel to the tip of the nib.
- 124mm (4.88in)
- Length - Cap
- 62mm (2.44in)
- Length - Nib
The measured length of the visible portion of the nib when it is installed in the pen, from grip to tip.
- 21mm (0.83in)
- Length - Overall (Closed)
- 133mm (5.24in)
- Length - Overall (Posted)
When the cap of the pen is posted onto the back of the pen body, this is the measurement of the entire pen including the nib.
- 154mm (6.06in)
- Weight - Body
If a converter is included with the pen, this weight is reflected in the total.
- 11g (0.39oz)
- Weight - Cap
- 7g (0.25oz)
- Weight - Overall (g)
- 18.0g
- Max Ink Capacity - Piston Vac
The maximum volume of ink that can fit in the pen when using the built-in piston or vacuum filling mechanism.
- 1.65ml
