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 an elaborate process, as a specially developed formula for Pelikan is used to create a striped piece of cotton material in many steps, which is then shaped and subsequently ground 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 gloss. The slightly springy, typical Pelikan beak clip gives this high-quality writing instrument its distinctive design. The Souverän M800 piston fountain pen features an 18-carat bicolor gold nib. The M nib provides a medium-wide writing style and is particularly suitable for handwriting with somewhat larger strokes.