Pelikan 120
Key Attributes
| Brand | Pelikan |
| Model | 120 |
| Country Of Origin | Germany |
| Production Year Start | 1955 |
| Production Year End | 1965 |
| Filling System | piston-filler |
| Nib Material | gold |
| Nib Size | Fine to medium typical; exact size not discernible from image |
| Body Material | Injection-molded plastic/resin |
| Colorway | Black with green/blue striped or tinted variant |
| Rarity | common |
About this Vintage fountain pen
Entry-level Pelikan fountain pen model from the 1950s–1960s, styled similarly to the larger Pelikan piston-fillers and typically finished in black with a green or blue-toned cap/body variant. The Pelikan 120 is known for its reliable steel nib and practical school/everyday use design.
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