Happy Birthday Montblanc! We take a look at the latest Rouge en Noir collection, featuring ideal presents and gifts for men and women
1906: A time before aeroplanes, moon landings, television (we could go on…), and in comparison to the decades to follow, it was a rather unremarkable year. That is, aside from one meeting between three gents in Hamburg who put their ahead-of-the-time heads together and created a fountain pen that launched a pioneering global business. The pen was a Rouge en Noir ‘safety’ fountain pen (goodbye ink splats, hello in-built ink wells), and the business became Montblanc. Fast forward to 2016, and Montblanc is celebrating its 110th anniversary (ain’t many things reaching 110 and still going strong!). Though now, not only is a Montblanc pen synonymous with success, over the years, we’ve seen numerous other beautifully crafted and covetable products – including timepieces, leather goods, and accessories – added to the uber-chic repertoire. We wish; we want!
To celebrate its monumental 110th birthday, Montblanc has gone back to its roots and re-created its first ever pen, the Rouge en Noir, using modern technology and craftsmanship refined over generations. We’re digging its vintage vibes combined with a contemporary design twist and iconic snake clip; catch ’em quick, ’cos these limited editions won’t be around for long (perfect gift for the person who has everything?). The 1906 Rouge en Noir comes in slick black, features a coral and ivory Montblanc emblem, a 14ct gold nib, and a silver snake clip hugging the cap – sounds more like a work of art to us! And taking the humble pen to a whole new level is The Serpent (only 10 have been made!), featuring a hand-engraved 18kt solid white gold serpent slithering down the titanium cap and barrel with ruby eyes – anyone who whips this out of their pocket definitely means business.
Aside from the iconic pens, Montblanc has launched Rouge en Noir limited editions across its entire product line; here’s our wish list from the rest of this vintage-inspired range.
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This article is in partnership with Montblanc