For your consideration, we are pleased to offer for sale this 2007 Pelikan Evolution of Script Limited Edition 270/930 Fountain Pen, featuring an 18K Medium nib. This pen remains in pristine, never-inked, mint condition and is offered complete with its original Pelikan presentation box, Evolution of Script-themed literature, certificate of authenticity, and warranty card.
NOTE: The Pelikan Evolution of Script fountain pen was released in 2007, and it is the first edition in the short series of three fountain pens dedicated to the Achievements of Civilization. These consisted of a total of three fountain pens: Evolution of Script (2007), Calculation of Times (2008), and Fire (2010).
Pelikan is celebrating this quantum leap in the history of human civilisation with a new limited edition. The first fountain pen of this series bears the name "Evolution of Script". With this, Pelikan is looking back to the origins of writing thousands of years ago: from the cave paintings that were the precursors of writing, via the invention of hieroglyphics in Egypt and Mesopotamian cuneiform, to the development of the Greek alphabet as the point of departure for European scripts.
The high-grade resin cap is engraved with cave painting motifs. The barrel, which is gold-plated with lacquer embellishments, displays the other early forms of writing as finely drawn symbols, hand-engraved in masterly fashion. The individual epochs are visually separated by gold-plated rings, in order to symbolise appropriately the line of development. The incomparable nature of this collectors’ item is very apparent in the 18-carat gold nib, which will be embossed with a different design for each edition. On the clip, the shape of which reflects the overall form of the pen, the same pattern as is embossed on the nib is repeated in high relief, recessed into the clip.
Technically, too, this masterpiece represents the culture of writing in its purest form. Solid brass components guarantee reliable functionality combined with the highest degree of writing comfort. The artistic realisation of the theme, united with the consummate workmanship exercised on materials of the highest quality, makes "Evolution of Script" a highly desirable object, particularly for collectors. The plunger fountain pen is produced in a limited edition restricted to 930 pens worldwide, and this one is number 270. This recalls the first European adaptation of the Phoenician alphabet. The edition number is engraved on the end of the filling knob 270/930
With the edition "Evolution of Script" Pelikan combines the highest standards of craftsmanship and artistic design. The fountain pen combines German craftsmanship with elements of a long past era.
If you value stylish elegance when writing, you will appreciate the craftsmanship of the high-quality 18C-750 Gold Medium Nib, which measures .78mm when measured with digital calipers. Again, this fountain pen has never been inked.
The piston filling mechanism functions perfectly and has been tested with water only, preserving its New Old Stock status for the discerning collector.
The pen’s condition is flawless — free from nicks, cracks, scratches, or any signs of wear. The cap threads securely and smoothly onto the barrel. The cap banding is marked with, “PELIKAN GERMANY.” There are no personalizations or engravings on the cap or barrel. The Pelikan "One Chick" logo appears at the cap top, while the limited edition numbering is stamped on the bottom of the blind cap - “270/930."
This magnificent writing instrument is housed in its original luxurious Pelikan presentation case, accompanied by:
- Pelikan Evolution of Script literature and documentation
- Certificate of authenticity
- Warranty card
The Pelikan stands as one of the three Pelikans in the Achievements of Civilisation limited edition series. It is a fantastic example of German craftsmanship. Whether displayed or used for writing, this uninked, collector-grade pen is a true rarity and a crown jewel for any serious Pelikan enthusiast.
