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.
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.
The Pelikan Toledo M900 Fountain Pen Black with piston filling mechanism provides a 18-carat bi-color gold nib with rhodium trim.