Edition of 333 specimens

The fountain pens of the Raden Collection belong to the most coveted Pelikan pens today. Raden is a traditional Japanese decorative craft used for lacquerware and woodwork.

The fountain pen M1000 Starlight is made with particles from the abalone shell, which originates in the Japanese Sea. In the production process, the abalone shell is placed on the ground and flattened with a stone into very thin sheets. These sheets are cut into narrow strips and then affixed in varying pattern around the cap and the barrel of the M1000 fountain pen.

The free parts are decorated with gold dust, which is sprinkled over the fountain pen until it looks like a star-spangled night sky. Afterward, the fountain pen is once again coated with lacquer, and then the surface is polished. With the Maki-e technique, the artist individually signs and numbers each fountain pen.

The Pelikan fountain pens M1000 Starlight are masterpieces with finely chased 18-carat gold nibs in the size M, accentuated with a rhodium decor. Each fountain pen is encased in a traditional Japanese gift box, which is made of Paulownia wood.