A true classic
In the year 1929 Pelikan was the first company in the world to introduce the differentiated piston mechanism. This technique causes the spindle inside the fountain pen to turn quicker than the end piece of the barrel, with the help of two different threads. To this date, this fountain pen exists in many different variations, and though it has been developed in design and technical details over time, the basic mechanism remains the same.
A black and silver version was launched in 2002, in the style of the black model of the 1980's. With the body also made of high-grade resin, it consists of a transparent green view window, too. However, instead of the gold plating, a palladium plating give this Souverän pen in black and silver its characteristic, unique splendor.
After the tremendous success of the elegant Souverän series 405 and 805 in black-silver, Pelikan has also launched the popular size 605 as a special edition. The models of the this special edition – fountain pens (nib widths EF, F, M and B), twist mechanism ballpoint pens and roller balls – are real collectibles and only available for a limited time.
If you love classics, you own a Souverän writing instrument.
Fountain pens
Piston filler including a palladium plating and a high-quality resin casing and a viewing window to monitor the ink level. The nib of the Souverän piston filler M805 is provided with an 18 carat/750 gold nib, the nib of the model M605 / M405 is made of 14 carat/585 gold. All nibs are refined with a rhodium decor and their writing qualities were tested by hand. The fountain pens are equipped with a differential piston-filling mechanism, of which is elaborated with high-value brazen components on the model M805.

The above illustration shows the relationship of the sizes to each other. Please refer to the table below for the actual sizes.
Model | Size/Length with closed cap in cm | Size/Length with cap fixed on end in cm | Weight in gram without ink |
M 805 | 14,1 | 16,4 | 29,3 |
M 605 | 13,3 | 15,4 | 18,0 |
M 405 | 12,5 | 14,6 | 15,3 |
Ball pens
Ballpoint pen with a body made of diamond-processed high-grade resin and a high-quality palladium plating. The Souverän ballpoint pen has an exchangeable large compartment refill 337. The model K805 / K605 is equipped with a twisting mechanism, model K405 with a push mechanism.


The above illustration shows the relationship of the sizes to each other. Please refer to the table below for the actual sizes.
Model | Size/Length without writing tip | Weight in gram including refill |
K 805 | 13,9 | 29,0 |
K 605 | 12,8 | 24,9 |
K 405 | 13,4 | 16,5 |
Pencils
Pencil including a diamond-processed high-quality resin casing and a palladium plating. A twisting mechanism is included for the Souverän model D805, respectively a push mechanism for the model D405. The equipment also includes a hi-polymer lead and an exchangeable eraser.


The above illustration shows the relationship of the sizes to each other. Please refer to the table below for the actual sizes.
Model | Size/Length without writing tip | Weight in gram including refill |
D 805 | 14,2 | 27,2 |
D 405 | 13,6 | 17,8 |
Roller Balls
Roller pen with a high‑quality palladium plating and an elaborately crafted body made of high-grade resin. The Souverän roller pen is equipped with the highly efficient ink refill 338.

The above illustration shows the relationship of the sizes to each other. Please refer to the table below for the actual sizes.
Model | Size/Length with closed cap in cm | Size/Length with cap fixed on end in cm | Weight in gram including refill |
R 805 | 14,1 | 16,1 | 25,5 |
R 605 | 13,3 | 15,3 | 19,4 |
R 405 | 12,5 | 14,4 | 18,2 |