The Pelikan M1000 Raden Stardust (星屑) was released in 2026 as a worldwide limited edition of 400 pieces. A rare collaboration between German engineering excellence and traditional Japanese lacquer artistry, this pen represents the pinnacle of Pelikan's Raden series — where two great craft traditions meet in a single extraordinary object.
Raden Lacquerwork
The pen body is adorned with raden (mother-of-pearl inlay) applied over a lacquer base, a technique rooted in centuries of Japanese decorative tradition. Tiny fragments of mother-of-pearl are meticulously arranged across the surface, evoking a night sky scattered with countless stars — hence the name Stardust. Under light, the surface shimmers and shifts with an iridescent, multi-coloured brilliance that makes every viewing angle a new discovery.
East Meets West
While the raden lacquerwork draws from Japan's finest artisanal heritage, the pen itself is built on the iconic Pelikan M1000 — Pelikan's flagship piston-fill fountain pen, engineered in Germany to the highest standards of precision and writing performance. The result is a pen that honours both traditions without compromise.
Year of Release: 2026
Worldwide Limited Edition: 400 pieces
Base Model: Pelikan M1000 (piston-fill)
Technique: Raden (mother-of-pearl) over lacquer
Craftsmanship: German engineering, Japanese raden lacquer artistry
