{"product_id":"pelikan-souveran-m400-fountain-pen-brown-tortoise","title":"Pelikan Souveran M400 Fountain Pen - Brown Tortoise","description":"\u003cp\u003ePelikan Souveran M400 Brown Tortoise Fountain Pen brings one of the brand's most recognizable compact piston fillers into a warmer, more traditional color palette. The brown-striped barrel is inspired by classic tortoiseshell, pairing translucent cellulose acetate with a dark-brown cap and piston knob for a finish that feels refined, deeply colored, and distinctly Pelikan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M400 is defined by a balance of visual richness and restrained proportions. Brown-striped cellulose acetate gives the barrel its layered depth, while gold-plated trim and the familiar Pelikan beak clip provide a formal contrast against the darker cap. The compact Souveran profile is especially appealing to writers who prefer a lighter, more agile fountain pen without giving up the material character associated with Pelikan's larger models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWriting Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 14k bi-color gold nib gives the M400 its characteristic Pelikan writing feel: smooth, generous, and responsive with a naturally wet flow. The integrated piston filler draws ink directly into the barrel, offering a satisfying mechanical filling experience and the freedom to pair the pen with any bottled fountain pen ink. Its screw-on cap can be posted for additional length, while the balanced body remains comfortable for everyday notes, correspondence, and longer writing sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePelikan Heritage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePelikan's striped Souveran pens remain central to the brand's visual identity because they combine material depth with engineering that has been refined across generations. Brown Tortoise is especially compelling for collectors who appreciate the warmer side of the Souveran palette, where the striped barrel, gold trim, and compact M400 format come together in a design that feels both classic and individual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriting Instrument Type: Fountain Pen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Mint Preowned Condition - No Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Pelikan Souveran M400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Brown Tortoise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarrel Material: Brown-Striped Cellulose Acetate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNib Material: 14k Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim: Gold Plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilling System: Piston Fill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pelikan","offers":[{"title":"Extra Fine","offer_id":54336430965011,"sku":"PK-M400BT-EF","price":499.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine","offer_id":54336430997779,"sku":"PK-M400BT-F","price":499.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":54336431030547,"sku":"PK-M400BT-M","price":499.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Broad","offer_id":54336431063315,"sku":"PK-M400BT-B","price":499.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2083\/6627\/files\/Pelikan-Souveran-M400-Fountain-Pen-Brown-Tortoise-uncapped-leaning.jpg?v=1783100158","url":"https:\/\/www.truphaeinc.com\/products\/pelikan-souveran-m400-fountain-pen-brown-tortoise","provider":"Truphae","version":"1.0","type":"link"}