The Pelikan Souveran D400 Black/Red Mechanical Pencil is a high-quality mechanical pencil known for its elegant design and precision. It is part of Pelikan's Souveran collection. Souverän - A world-famous classic. Even today, this classic with a black-and-red pinstripe sleeve is still considered a symbol of the Pelikan brand worldwide. The production of the Souverän sleeve is subject to an elaborate process. 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 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 mechanical pencil D400 with push-button mechanism comes with a high-polymer 0,7mm lead. 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.