PELIKAN Toledo M700 (18K nib, 925 Silver Sleeve) Fountain Pen - Black

The art of Damascus patterns is thousands of years old. It compromises an elaborate method of applying ornamentation to steel or iron by impressing a thin gold film 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 instrument. 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. Each Toledo writing instrument is a unique piece manufactured in Germany. 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 fountain pen Toledo M700 with piston filling mechanism provides a 18-carat bi-color gold nib with rhodium trim and is available with the nib sizes EF, F, M or B. If currently out of stock delivery window is approximately 8-12 weeks. The pen comes in the Toledo Gift box with a certificate booklet that lists the unique serial number and warranty. Please note as the Toledo is made to order, there are no Change-of-Mind returns. The M700 is the smaller Toledo, based on proportions of the M400 series, but fitted with an 18K gold nib. Length is 14.4cm, diameter 12mm and weight 23.4g.