Pelikan Fire Limited Edition Fountain Pen, 2010

Since the beginning of time fire has captivated the man. As children, we are magically drawn to its warmth and glow and as adults, the play of flames in a fireplace or campfire evokes a sense of security. Our ancestors used fire as protection against wild animals and the cold.

When our forefathers began using fire for practical use this marked a turning point in mankind's history. Fire became an essential part of mankind's developing technologies and one of the mankind's most powerful instruments.

Stone Age man would collect the flames left over by lightning bolt strikes and would put them in an animal skull and observe them. Our homo erectus ancestors eventually learned to ignite the fire themselves approximately 790,000 years ago.

Fire became essential to the survival of the group since it provided warmth, light, and an ability to cook. Even today in present times fire provides us with the freedom to keep our homes in comfortable living conditions. It is possible that if the fire was not discovered to be used in a practical manner, we might even exist.

Pelikan honors mankind's skill into a powerful tool. The beauty and power of the elements are seen in this beautiful writing instrument. The barrel is made of brass and lacquered several times in a vivid red. Every flame on the barrel is first lasered, then plated with 24 carat gold. Five real Topaz gem-stones make the sparks come alive. The bowl of fire is depicted on the clip, the especially created nib, and the cap. The writer using this instrument will be fascinated using the high-quality 18k gold nib with iridium top, which embossed with the relief of a blazing fire.

The Limited Edition Fire is delivered in an elegant red gift box with a matching booklet that gives a delightful account of the theme and the intricate details of the fountain pen.

Date of Launch: 2010
Edition size: Only 500 creations made for the entire world.