The Pelikan Souverän M600 Art Collection Rudi Rother fountain pen will be a favorite for many, with special accoutrements that elevate this evocative special edition writing instrument.

Crafted with a high-quality, self-polishing resin, the cap, front section, and piston knob reflect both durability and sophistication. The pen is also adorned with signature gold-plated details—including the classic double rings and the renowned Pelikan beak-shaped clip—finished in 24-karat gold.

The special “Aurora” engraving technique applies a guilloché surface to the barrel for a colorful, light-bending holographic-like effect. Ten layers of polished lacquer then provide for a smooth, even surface and bring the colors to a high sheen.

Rudi Rother (1863–1909), a German illustrator and painter, earned recognition in 1903 when he took first place in the prestigious Pelikan art competition. Among his most notable contributions to the brand was a striking design featuring a woman writing beside a pelican—an image that beautifully blends function and form in the Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) tradition.

Rother’s unique ability to merge fine art with graphic design helped define the emerging field of commercial art at the dawn of the 20th century. His witty and expressive pen-and-ink work became highly regarded in advertising circles, leaving a lasting mark on visual marketing of the era. Known for his elegant line work, stylized forms, and decorative elements, Rother brought a refined artistic sensibility to commercial illustration.

As a modern pen inspired by his design, the M600 Art Collection Rudi Rother showcases these influences: it incorporates a distinctive green resin for its cap, piston knob, and section, while the barrel design draws directly from the patterned fabric of the woman’s dress in the original illustration.

The M600 is also a pen model which appeals to a wide base of fountain pen users. Neither over-sized nor mid-sized, this full-size fountain pen is perfect for those for whom the larger M1000 and M800 models are slightly too big, or the M400 too small. Designed with a keen eye for ergonomic ease, this is a pen that will be a pleasure to write with for most users.

Pelikan revolutionized the fountain pen world with the introduction of its differential piston-fill system in the late 1920’s. Nearly a hundred years later, subtle refinements in engineering and material make this system even more reliable and impressive. With its generous ink capacity, the M600 Art Collection Rudi Rother makes the most of this feature.

Pelikan 14k solid gold nib units are extremely well-suited to our noted nib customizations. We recommend the Broad nib for the best results with customizations such as Stub, Cursive Italic, and Architects Point. And if the Pelikan Extra Fine is not fine enough for you, regrinds to Needlepoint are also available from us.

As a 14k nib, the M600 is also a good choice for our Flex modification. Choose the Extra Fine or Fine nib if you’re looking for the most possible line-width variation from this particular customization.

Pelikan Souverän M600 Art Collection Rudi Rother at a glance – for more details, click on the More Information tab:

Pen Body – Resin
Nib Material – 14k Gold
Filling System: Piston
Country of Origin: Germany

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