Pelikan's story originates in 1838 when chemist Carl Hornemann founded a small company to produce ink and water colours. Based out of Hanover, Germany, the Pelikan logo itself is borne from his family's coat of arms and is now synonymous with one of the oldest brands in Germany.

Pelikan are famed for their 1929 invention of the differentiated piston filling mechanism. In the following decades, the company established its international reputation for manufacturing high-quality, plush fountain pens.

The Pelikan R400 is the traditional rollerball pen of the Souveran range with gold trim. It takes Pelikan 338 refills, weighs 23g and measures 12.5cm in length closed or 14.5cm posted. It comes in a gift box and is accompanied by Pelikan's three-year warrantee.