Montblanc Shakespeare Writers Edition
Montblanc Shakespeare Writers Edition
Issued every year in a strictly limited edition worldwide since 1992, the Montblanc Writers Edition in 2016 pays tribute to William Shakespeare
On the occasion of the 400th anniversary of his life’s achievements, Montblanc celebrates the revered English playwright, poet and actor William Shakespeare, who penned over 150 sonnets and 37 plays. In a first for Montblanc, the precious resin cap takes on an octagonal shape reminiscent of the famous Globe Theatre and its octagonal structure.
The black and white on the cap and barrel recalls the different-coloured flags raised above the theatre to indicate the genre being played – white for comedies and black for tragedies. The body is engraved with a fine feather-like pattern representing the quill pen Shakespeare used. A gold-plated ring embossed with symbols represents his seven most famous plays.
The Shakespeare Edition is limited to 1,597 pieces referencing the year Romeo and Juliet was first published.To accompany the Writers Edition, Montblanc is releasing a velvet red ink recalling the red flag that flew above the theatre to indicate the performance of his historical dramas as well as the vibrant red quill pen used by the playwright himself.
To complete the Collection, Montblanc is introducing two pairs of circular cufflinks with the Tudor rose as the central motif. The simple elegance of a red rose contrasts with the yellow-gold PVD finish of the first pair, while a black rose complements the shine of the stainless steel pair.
