The art of damascening is handcrafted at the highest level and is thousands of years old. With the “Toledo” fountain pen, Pelikan pays tribute to this technique with a love of detail. 

The artistic work of Damascus steel dates back thousands of years. First, a pattern is engraved on the surface of a steel or iron object. A thin sheet of gold is then placed over the motif and incorporated into the motif with a small hammer. Heat the object to 800 degrees so you can see the new built-in motif. In this way, the surface of the steel oxidizes and turns black and the gold will begin to shine brightly. This technique was brought to Spain by the Arabs and has been perfected for centuries, especially in the famous Spanish city of Toledo. 

In the year 1931 Pelikan adopted this technique for the Toledo model with so much success that the design has remained virtually unchanged over the years.
Since then, the basic design of the Toledo hasn't changed. The biggest highlight of this edition is the decorative sleeve. Several elaborate steps are necessary to refine the detailed pelican motif on the barrel. The special pelican motif is refined by hand by a goldsmith with many expressive details, so that the very individual expression gives the writing instrument its vibrancy. Two pelican motifs can be seen on the surrounding 925 sterling silver sleeve: a small pelican stands together in front of a pelican with widened wings and the second motif shows a pelican with an open beak. Both motifs are framed by ornaments. During the manufacturing process, the design is etched onto the sleeve and then the filigree details are stitched by hand. Finally, the surface of the barrel is coated with palladium. Finely worked in more than 300 single steps, testifying to dedication, precision and perfection. Designed to inspire.
 
The fountain pen is fitted with a 18-carat/750 rhodinized gold nib. The Toledo M700 Black is available only for a limited time and comes in a high-quality, white piano lacquered Toledo gift box.

The Toledo M 700 Black fountain pen with piston filling mechanism has a smooth 18-carat/750 gold nib with rhodium decor.

The cap, front part and the filler grip are made of high-quality black resin. The clip in typical Pelikan beak-like shape and the rings are plated with 24-carat gold. The Toledo M700 is smaller with less weight than the Toledo M900.

Every Toledo fountain pen was crafted with the highest precision, mounted by hand and finally carefully checked. Furthermore, the writing qualities of every gold nib were tested by hand before it comes to you, delivered in a beautiful gift case with certificate and booklet.
Quality, made in Germany.

• Fountain pen with differential piston mechanism
• Clip in typical Pelikan beak-like shape
• Clip and rings 24-carat highly polished and palladium-plated
• 18-carat/750 gold nib with rhodium
• 4 nib widths are available: EF, F, M and B
• Palladium-plated, hand-engraved 925er Sterling silver barrel
• Grey transparent ink window
• White parts are made of high-quality resin

Manufactured and assembled in Germany