The chemist Carl Hornemann decided to change the situation in 1838 which saw a paucity of a varity of colours at a reasonable price and he thus founded his own production close to the city of Hanover, Germany. A gin distillery close by first provided the distilled water he needed for his ink production. During the centuries that followed, the Pelikan competence in the production of inks grew continuously.
Allow us to enchant you with bright colours and don't always think in black and white. The managers of Pelikan for example like to sign in turquoise. Dare to be different . . .
