The Souverän is the classic from Pelikan. The black-green striped barrel is recognized worldwide as a symbol of the Pelikan brand. The production of the Souverän barrel involves a complex process, as a specially developed formula for Pelikan is used to create a striped piece of cotton material through multiple steps, which is then shaped and polished to contour with a diamond. The gold-plated rings on the grip and cap are fitted with the utmost precision before the writing instrument is polished to a high shine. The slightly springy, characteristic Pelikan beak clip gives this high-quality writing instrument its distinctive design. The Souverän M800 piston-filler features an 18-carat bicolor gold nib. The M nib provides a medium-width writing line and is particularly suitable for handwriting with slightly larger strokes.