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Montblanc: the centenary of the Meisterstück collection
Montblanc’s iconic Meisterstück celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.
Richemont Japan K.K. This year, Montblanc celebrates the centenary of the Meisterstück, a veritable jewel in the culture of writing.
The origins of Montblanc
Contrary to what the Montblanc brand name might suggest, the company was founded in Germany at the beginning of the 20th century.
Three friends from Hamburg (Alfred Nehemias, August Eberstein and Claus Voss) met regularly to exchange ideas. It was during these discussions that they came up with the idea of creating a pen with its own ink reservoir.
The first “fountain pen” model was born after three years of intense research, with the launch of the “Rouge et Noir” collection, echoing the game of roulette. The project was a rapid success, leading the three friends to register their own trademark: the Montblanc brand was born.
The name Montblanc was chosen because the brand would be, in the words of its creators, “the pinnacle of writing instruments.” The visual identity and logo reinforce this ambition, with a white six-pointed star referring to the six glaciers of the mountain range.
The fountain pen, a luxury object
Montblanc breaks the codes of luxury, making the fountain pen an object in its own right. The number of models multiplied, culminating in the launch of its emblematic Meisterstück collection - word in German for “masterpiece.”The brand broke new luxury codes by making the fountain pen an object in its own right.
The Meisterstück aesthetic is characterized by its 18-carat gold nib: the pen is no longer just an everyday object, but a sign of distinction.
The Meisterstück collection, a true objet d'art
You've probably come across this Meisterstück fountain pen somewhere. Since its creation, the emblematic Mesiterstück collection has been used by many celebrities: J.F. Kennedy, Nelson Mandela, Yoko Ono…
Since its inception, limited editions have multiplied in number, some reaching prices in excess of €10,000. Over the years, the German house has created even rarer pieces, including a limited edition with ten Taj Mahal pieces (sold for almost €2 million) or a pen covered with precious stones, gold and black diamonds, sold at auction for eight million dollars.
To celebrate the collection's centenary, a limited edition “The Origin Collection” has been launched. Each nib is specially designed with the insignia “100”; “1924”; “2024” and the cap ring features a special sign.
