Steel nib for a black fountain pen - Waldmann

The fascinating history of the Waldmann brand began in 1918 in Pforzheim, the traditional German jewelry metropolis in the Black Forest, as a high-quality manufacturing plant for 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 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.

All products leaving the company's own production are made by skilled artisans with many years of experience, using traditional craftsmanship techniques that are carried out with great care and love for handmade work. Enthusiasm for innovation, modern techniques, and filigree 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 Waldmann products proudly bear the label “Made in Germany.”

Waldmann is also renowned as a specialist in unusual finishes for writing accessories. Notably, the old art of engraving 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, done individually. Tradition, quality, and craftsmanship since 1918 — Waldmann has combined them all in 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, as well as high-quality writing instruments like Waldmann. This wordplay and meaning led to a collaboration in 2010 between Süddeutsche Zeitung, one of Germany’s most well-known daily newspapers, and Waldmann, the producer of elegant writing accessories. 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.”