Pelikan Toledo

The art of damascening is handcrafted at the highest level and is thousands of years old. It compromises an elaborate method of applying ornamentation to steel or iron by impressing a thin gold film (for the green & gold) or stainless-steel film (for the white & silver) onto the surface. In the next step the motif is etched on by hand, with the filigree detail giving the motif a life of its own. This sophisticated technology was brought to Spain by Arab settlers, where it was perfected over centuries, especially in the City of Toledo. Since 1931 Pelikan successfully applies this technology for its Toledo writing instruments. Until today the pattern is nearly unaltered. Unique pieces Manufactured by hand Today, the decorative barrel is produced from a single piece of 925 sterling silver. Once the barrel has received multiple special treatments, the motif is applied using a layer of gold (green & gold) or coated with palladium (white & silver).

As a result of the taxing craftsmanship required, only a maximum of 50 instruments per month can be made. Every one of them is a great masterpiece in itself, and a small piece of history. The cap as well as the front and top part are produced out of black high-grade resin. The Toledo fountain pens are always automatically delivered inside an attractive, black gift box and come together with a certificate and booklet.