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Stories for writers and collectors.
Readings about brands, models, history, conservation and the culture of writing instruments.
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Craftsmanship
74L’Aubrac and Montblanc: French Cutlery Applied to Meisterstück
Wood, rivets and artisan tradition in the collaboration that brought writing closer to the craftsmanship of Laguiole cutlery.
Ler · 5 min
Art and Design
75Maki-e in Montblanc Pens: Layers of Lacquer and Japanese Narrative
What makes Maki-e editions special and how to preserve decorated surfaces using lacquer techniques.
Ler · 5 min
Collections
76Around the World in 80 Days: Three Stages of a Journey with Meisterstück
How Montblanc translated Jules Verne's narrative into different years, materials, and details.
Ler · 5 min
History
77Meisterstück 75th Anniversary: LE1924 and Special Edition
The differences between limited edition and special editions released for the 75th anniversary of Meisterstück.
Ler · 5 min
History
78Meisterstück 90th Anniversary: Rose Gold Details and Commemorative Design
A guide to recognizing sizes, writing systems, and special editions of the 90th anniversary celebration.
Ler · 5 min
History
79The Origin Collection: The Centenary of Meisterstück Looking Back to 1924
How the centenary collection revisits archives, logos, and historical forms with contemporary construction.
Ler · 5 min
History
80Montblanc and UNICEF: Writing, Education and Partnership Editions
How to identify the different cycles of the partnership and avoid treating releases from different years as a single collection.
Ler · 5 min
Collections
81Donation Pens: classical music transformed into writing instruments
An overview of the collection dedicated to composers and performers and the details that connect design and music.
Ler · 5 min
Special Editions
82Writers Edition Marcel Proust: writing, memory and silver
Why the tribute to Marcel Proust has become a reference among Writers Edition collectors.
Ler · 5 min