The Pelikan Souveran K400 Black/Blue Ballpoint Pen 987800 is a high-quality writing instrument manufactured by Pelikan, a renowned German pen company. The typical, striped material is made out of cotton based on a formula developed specially for Pelikan. It takes month until the block providing the stripes is finished, whereupon the tailor-made plating is curved and cut into a contour using a natural diamond. The characteristic gold-plated double rings are then integrated into the cap and barrel with the utmost precision. The writing instrument is then polished until it reaches a brilliant luster. The ball pen is Push-button mechanism comes with a large capacity black refill. Overall, the Pelikan Souveran Ballpoint Pen is a popular choice for those seeking a sophisticated and reliable writing instrument. Pelikan is a German manufacturing company known for its high-quality writing instruments, stationery, and art supplies. The company was founded in 1838 by Carl Hornemann in Hanover, Germany. Pelikan offers a wide range of other writing instruments as well, including ballpoint pens, rollerball pens, mechanical pencils, and inks. Their products are often favored by professionals, pen enthusiasts, and collectors due to their quality, durability, and aesthetic appeal. In addition to writing instruments, Pelikan also produces high-quality office supplies, such as ink cartridges, ink bottles, pen cases, and other accessories.