Pelikan Blue Planet. A very special tribute to a
spectacular view of our planet. The fountain pen is produced in a limited
edition of 540 pieces only because of the 540 millions years of life on
earth. It is made out-of-the-ordinary materials combined with traditional
craftsmanship. It makes Blue Planet yet another masterpiece produced under
the Pelikan name.
The cobalt blue front section is adorned
with a gold-plated sterling silver ring. Into the sleeve, which is also
of sterling silver, a detailed depiction of the earth with its oceans of
shining blue is engraved with the highest artistry, standing out against
the anthracite black background of outer space. The filigree pattern of
clouds above the earth is embedded into the protective layer of clear
varnish, and is applied with the finest airbrush technique. The overall
impression is harmoniously complemented by guilloched lines of longitude
and latitude on the filling knob and the tip of the cap. And of course
the 18-carat gold nib, written in by hand and adorned with elegantly
curving rhodium embellishments, shines too. This noble writing
instrument is presented in an exclusive radiantly blue cube symbolising
the infinite expanse of space. Inside it, the fountain pen is embedded
in a stylised globe. Each writing instrument of this edition is
individually numbered. Blue Planet is the fourth masterpiece dedicated
by Pelikan to the fascinating science of astronomy.
It has nice weight and good balance. This is the first time, Pelikan
makes this kind of artwork combining airbrush technique and varnish
lacquer. Even the tip of the cap and knob are very interesting. It has
guilloched lines of longitude and latitude on it.
