Pelikan’s Souverän series has always been defined by continuity: refined silhouettes, balanced proportions, and a design language that has remained intact for decades. The newly released M805 Metal Sleeve, however, demonstrates that tradition can accommodate a sharper, more contemporary expression without losing its roots.
At first glance, the model is unmistakably Souverän: the familiar 805 dimensions, piston-filling mechanism, and elegant trim. Yet the defining feature lies in its barrel—a polished black acrylic base, sheathed with a precisely engineered metal sleeve. The sleeve itself carries an intricate geometric engraving, producing a textured surface that contrasts strikingly with the smoothness of the surrounding acrylic. The result is a pen that feels both familiar and unexpected, a deliberate departure that still honors the line’s DNA.
Craftsmanship is evident in the way the sleeve has been integrated. Far from a decorative layer, it sits with millimetric precision, forming a seamless continuation of the pen’s structure. In hand, this subtle difference becomes evident: the engraved metal adds weight, grip, and a distinctive feel to the writing experience.
The M805 Metal Sleeve is offered with Pelikan’s hallmark 18k gold nib, rhodium-plated for a discreet sheen, and available in a range of widths from EF to B. Filling remains via the brand’s time-tested piston system, with a large ink reservoir visible through the discreetly placed window.
Visually, the model is one of contrasts. The barrel’s pattern catches light differently at every angle, while the polished black cap and section provide the necessary restraint. Palladium-coated accents—clip, rings, and nib plating—bind the composition together, ensuring the pen retains the understated elegance collectors expect from Pelikan’s 805 series.
With this release, Pelikan expands the vocabulary of the Souverän. The M805 Metal Sleeve is a Special Edition, not a passing experiment, but a considered creation for those who appreciate innovation. It shows that even a house as rooted in tradition as Pelikan can find new ways of expression, without sacrificing the integrity of its forms.
The M805 Metal Sleeve is available now through authorized Pelikan retailers worldwide.
Technical info
Refill: Piston Filling Mechanism
Material: Resin
Nib material: 18k gold
Diameter: 13mm
Length Closed: 141mm
Length Uncapped: 127mm
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