A unique silver ballpoint pen plated with ruthenium – Waldmann

The timeless history of the Waldmann company began in 1918. In Pforzheim, the traditional German jewellery metropolis in the Black Forest, as a manufacturing plant for high-class push-action and twist-action pencils made of gold and silver. Waldmann then designed and produced fountain pens and ballpoint pens made from metals such as brass, silver, or 18-carat gold! Waldmann writing instruments with special rotary mechanisms for 2 and 4 colour pen systems obtained worldwide patents. For the first time, this master craftsman was honoured at the World Exhibition in Paris in 1937, namely with a silver medal for the four-colour action pencil. Further patents were successful, including for the legendary "Two-in-One" in 1972. This push pen with a pen contained an ink cartridge in the barrel, while at the same time, the other end of the pen could be used as a fountain pen.

Everything that leaves the company's own production has been crafted by skilled artisans with many years of experience using traditional craftsmanship techniques, who perform the manual work with great care and love. Enthusiasm for innovation, modern techniques, and intricate craftsmanship is a long-standing tradition. Just like in the founding year, Waldmann still produces 100% of its writing accessories in Germany today, which is why products from the Waldmann factory rightly bear the signature "Made in Germany".

Waldmann also became renowned as a specialist in unusual finishes for writing accessories. The old craft of engraving deserves special mention. Only a few master engravers still master the "Viennese pattern", and only Waldmann is capable of producing unique writing instruments with this unique and elegant engraving method, performed individually. Tradition, quality, and craftsmanship since 1918 - Waldmann has combined them all into its writing instruments.

925 silver is therefore 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 the production of jewellery and coins, but also for the production of high-quality writing instruments such as Waldmann. This play on words and meaning led in 2010 to a collaboration between Süddeutsche Zeitung, one of the most well-known German daily newspapers, and the luxury writing instrument manufacturer Waldmann. The coveted "Edelfeder" series, which since 2011 has been not only an essential part of the Waldmann collection, was also created and designed in honour of outstanding journalistic achievements in "Edelfeder".