Fourth generation

Pelikan 111 (ca.1933)

Model 111 was initially introduced as "Pelikan Gold" in 1930. It was characterized by cap bands and sleeve⁽¹⁾ in 14 carat gold. For other parts, it was same as model 100. The hallmark "585" can be seen on the top of the overlay (arrow). Barrel width without buffer sleeve; 11.0 mm, barrel width with buffer sleeve; 11.7 mm, barrel width with gold overlay; 12.2 mm. The width is almost the same as 100s. So, it does not look plump.

Note;⁽¹⁾ Pelikan allegedly used to put a “buffer” sleeve onto the barrel and shave it down so it can accommodate the overlay tightly (Fig.2). I also have seen several pens with sleeve under sleeve. But, not all of the metal overlays have buffer sleeve under them(Fig.3).