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The nib is the heart of the Pelikan fountain pen. It is cut from a 14 or 18 carat gold sheet and subsequently punched, formed
and stamped into its classic quill-shaped appearance.
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The tip of the nib is made of iridium, a refined metal of the platinum group. It is welded to the front part of the gold nib
and subsequently form-grinded, slotted and polished.
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The quality is constantly checked. The nibs are subjected to numerous mechanical, manual and optical tests at each stage of
production.
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The nibs are rotated in a water tank for 24 hours where they are polished by thousands of small porcelain particles. This
process eliminates any rough seams which may be left. A final polish is then given to the nibs with minute copper balls.
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After more than 30 high-precision operations, the gold nibs are eventually ready for use. Here is a traditional quality product
bearing the unique features of its trade mark.
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