In celebration of this year’s World Literacy Day, Montblanc pays tribute to the Writers Edition Collection of writing instruments, to honour the immortal contribution of great writers in their quest for perfection in art, a quest Montblanc both celebrates and participates in as a Maison rooted in culture, creativity and self-expression

Today, Montblanc’s artisans continue to combine traditional craftsmanship, precision and modern production techniques to create aspirational collections of writing instruments. The dedication of many great minds and skilled hands is needed to craft each piece, resulting in lifelong companions that can be passed from one generation to the next.

With its Writers Edition pens, Montblanc spotlights the creativity and artistry of the prolific writers who shaped world literature and left a lasting imprint on culture. Reflecting Montblanc’s origins in the culture of writing, each edition explores the universe of words created by the author with the design of each writing instrument revisiting unforgettable stories. 

Montblanc Limited Edition Jonathan Swift Ballpoint Pen

The Montblanc Writers Jonathan Swift edition represents the tribute that La Montblanc devotes to the Irish writer, author of “Gulliver’s Travels”. This collection, like all Writer editions, is a limited edition. The Jonathan Swift series is enriched with engravings and meaningful details that recall the most famous moments in history that inspired it.

John F. Kennedy Special Edition Ballpoint Pen

Commemorating one of the most revered figures of modern history, the Special Edition John F. Kennedy makes symbolic references to the life of J.F. Kennedy in subtle design details. The blue precious resin refers to both Kennedy’s time in the U.S. Navy and the famous Ivy League style. His initials “JFK” are engraved on the platinum-coated clip, and the three platinum-coated cap rings stand for Kennedy’s three brothers. The Special Edition is crowned by the Montblanc emblem in precious resin.

Writers Edition Homage to Rudyard Kipling Limited Edition Ballpoint Pen

The Writers Edition takes its main inspiration from Kipling’s “The Jungle Book”. The overall colour is inspired by the cover of the book’s first U.S. edition, with the clip taking inspiration from the wolf pack. The cap is engraved with Kipling’s handwritten initials R.K. The beginning and end of the poem “If” is engraved on the cap top and cone ring.

Ballpoint Pen Great Characters Elvis Presley Special Edition Pen.

Elvis Presley is still regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century – the “King of Rock ‘n Roll” who shaped a generation. Born in 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi, and relocated to Memphis, Tennessee, Elvis Presley became one of the most famous musicians. The overall shape of the writing instrument is in the form of a car engine’s spark plug, inspired by Elvis’ love for V8 engines, as well as the shape of the clip.

Enzo Ferrari Pen

Montblanc pays tribute to the life and legacy of Enzo Ferrari, the iconic Italian motor racing driver whose character and genius stopped at nothing and has continued to inspire future generations. His dedication to craftsmanship and innovation defines the brand, a dedication embraced by Montblanc’s atelier in creating these three special editions of writing instruments.

Writers Edition Homage to the Brothers Grimm Limited Edition 86 Fountain Pen M

The Montblanc Writers Edition Homage to the Brothers Grimm is dedicated to Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm and celebrates their work on German and European folktales, among which are some of the most famous fairy tales such as “Snow White”, “Cinderella” and “Sleeping Beauty”. This writing instrument is made from 18K solid signature gold and, as a homage to the tale of “Hansel and Gretel”, covered in blackened ebony wood featuring several 18K solid signature gold inlays.