The dragon and Phoenix are considered to be two of the most
important creatures in Chinese legend. The dragon is usually
associated with the phoenix as a symbol of blissful relations
between man and wife. The dragon, while not viewed in quite
the same aggressive light as it's western counterpart, served
as the representation of masculinity, as represented in Chinese
culture as Yang. The Phoenix, as a counterpart, represents the
concept of Yin, the female principle. Thus the pair together
depict balance and harmony.
As shown on the Pelikan Dragon and Phoenix, the
dragon wraps around the barrel, and is rendered in togadashi
maki-e. This technique uses raised portions of urushi lacquer
to create a three dimensional design. The same technique is
used to create the phoenix on the cap.
The Dragon and Phoenix is based on the M1000 series
pen, their largest model. I suppose it's unlikely that many
of these pens will be filled up and carried around in a pocket,
but should the occasion arise...
The M1000 is well known for being one of Pelikan's best pens
in terms of writing quality. The size is a bit daunting to some,
and if you prefer a slim pen, you're not going to be happy with
an M1000. That said, if you don't mind a large pen, the nib
on the M1000 is great, smooth, and soft enough to give a bit
of line width change as you write.
The nib is available in Pelikan's full range of ten nib widths,
from extra fine through triple broad oblique. A little something
for everyone in there!
Limited to only an Edition of 88
