Montblanc Writers Edition Brothers Grimm fountain pen Limited Edition 2022

Dedicated to the German language – the Brothers Grimm
‘Once upon a time …’ These four simple words conjure up images of magical creatures, enchanted forests and mysterious figures. Over 200 years ago, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm published their first collection of fairy tales – timeless, universal stories that have enthralled people of all ages down through the generations. In addition to this remarkable feat, the two scholars were passionate linguists on a mission to document and preserve historic sources. Due to the tremendous breadth and depth of their scholarly work, ranging from German grammar to the crowning achievement of their linguistic research, the German Dictionary, they are considered the founding fathers of modern German philology. Montblanc has created the Montblanc Writers Edition Homage to Brothers Grimm Limited Edition in honour of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, whose works have an impact beyond all regional and temporal boundaries.Cap top is framed by an engraving of ‘Göttinger 7’ and the years the brothers worked on the German Dictionary. Platinum-coated clip resembles gnarled roots.
When viewed from the side and turned, it reveals the profiles of both Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm.
Cone, shaped like a spindle, embossed with Kinder- und Hausmärchen and number 12 in reference to the twelfth fairy tale Rapunzel. Fountain pen and rollerball are also embossed with publishing year of Kinder- und Hausmärchen, 1812. The image of Rapunzel letting down her magnificent locks from the tower inspired the wavy surface of cap and barrel and the ‘R’ on the cap. Silhouette of writing instrument recalls a wooden walking stick.Handcrafted Au 750 solid gold nib, rhodium- coated, engraved with blazing fire where the fairy tales used to be told. Ruthenium-coated fittings, Brothers Grimm’s signatures immortalised on cap and barrel.
Black precious resin reflects the sinister, enchanted atmosphere of fairy tale forests.
Famous words that signal the beginning of almost every fairy tale adorn the cap ring: ‘Once upon a time …
A limited edition available also as rollerball with screwing cap and twist ballpoint.