Classic black and silver plated fountain pen from Germany - Waldmann

The captivating story of the Waldmann brand began in 1918. In Pforzheim, the traditional German jewelry metropolis in the Black Forest, as a high-quality manufacturing plant of push-action and twist-action pencils made of gold and silver. Later, Waldmann developed and produced fountain pens and ballpoint pens crafted from metals such as brass, silver, or 18-karat gold! Waldmann writing instruments with special rotating mechanisms for 2- and 4-color pen systems received worldwide patents. For the first time, this master craftsman was honored at the 1937 World Expo in Paris with a silver medal for the four-color push-action pencil. Subsequent patents were successful, including the legendary “Two-in-One” in 1972. This push pen with a nib contained an ink cartridge in the barrel, and the other end of the pen could be used as a fountain pen.

Everything leaving the company's own production was made by skilled artisans with many years of experience, using traditional craftsmanship techniques, who perform their work with great care and love. Enthusiasm for innovation, pioneering techniques, and intricate craftsmanship is a long-standing tradition. Just like in the founding year, Waldmann still produces 100% of its writing instruments in Germany today, which is why products from Waldmann's factory proudly bear the label “Made in Germany”.

Waldmann is also renowned as a specialist in unusual finishes for writing accessories. Notably, the old engraving craftsmanship deserves special mention. Only a few master engravers still master the “Viennese pattern,” and only Waldmann can produce unique writing instruments with this distinctive and elegant engraving method, performed individually. Tradition, quality, and craftsmanship since 1918 – Waldmann has combined them all into its writing instruments.

Silver 925 is an alloy of precious metals consisting of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other materials. It is a harder and more stable alloy, making it ideal for jewelry and coins, but also for high-quality writing products such as Waldmann. This play on words and meaning led in 2010 to a collaboration between Süddeutsche Zeitung, one of Germany’s most renowned daily newspapers, and Waldmann, the producer of elegant writing instruments. The coveted “Edelfeder” series, which has been an integral part of the Waldmann collection since 2011, was also created and designed in honor of outstanding journalistic achievements in “Edelfeder”.