Pelikan - 400 Green Stripe with scarce 14K KF (Kugelfeder Fine) Nib - Fountain pen

The Pelikan 400 Green Stripe is one of the defining German fountain pens of the 1950s and a landmark model in Pelikan’s post-war production. Introduced in 1950, it combines the iconic green-and-black striped barrel with a black resin cap and piston knob, gold-plated trim and Pelikan’s reliable integrated piston-filling system. Its compact proportions, distinctive striped construction and classic beak-shaped clip established a design language that would continue to influence Pelikan fountain pens for decades, making the original 400 one of the most recognizable and collectible vintage Pelikan models.

This example is fitted with a 14K KF (Kugelfeder Fine) gold nib. The Kugelfeder design uses a more rounded tipping profile than a conventional F nib, allowing the pen to write smoothly over a wider range of writing angles and making it less sensitive to rotation in the hand. KF nibs are encountered less frequently than standard F or M widths and add particular interest for collectors looking for one of Pelikan’s more unusual period nib configurations.

The pen is in excellent, pre-owned condition, with clear "Günter Wagner Pelikan KF" imprint, and has been carefully cleaned. Imperfection: light scratches, light plating issues.