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Ever since opening Italy’s first nib factory, we have remained constantly curious about the magical relationship between paper and the human mind. Whereas others think of pens as portals to the past, we see them as tools that magnify the present. Our pen manufacture is among the world’s oldest and most advanced. Independent and family-owned, our proximity to the talents of Veneto’s artisanal heartland has long fuelled an ethos of imagination and continual advancement. Our writing instruments represent a timeless technology, governed by a tradition of invention. Take a journey through some of the landmark moments that have shaped our story.
Writing History
New technology is making writing more accessible than ever. Personal correspondence is poised to boom when a group of industrialists open Italy’s first nib factory in Bassano Veneto.
First Pen
The chapel tower overlooking the factory’s Ca’ Erizzo estate inspires its debut fountain pen design. With its faceted octagonal profile, Reminiscence remains a foundation stone of Montegrappa style.
Passion and Pride
Known throughout Italy and beyond, Bassano’s famous Elmo pens are flourishing. The introduction of new celluloid colours and the Monte Grappa ‘touring’ logo reflect a region in renaissance.
A Dynasty Begins
A relationship begins with stationery merchant, Leopoldo Tullio Aquila. An affinity for pens and life’s finer things opens a new pathway for his company—and family—for generations to come.
Turning the Page
After rising to become the factory’s largest customer, Leopoldo’s son, Gianfranco Aquila, acquires Montegrappa. His dreams of building a global brand herald the start of a new era of Italian writing.
The New Way
A limited release of 1,912 pens in precious metals ushers in a new era of possibilities. 80th Anniversary gives writing instruments legitimacy as a new branch of contemporary luxury.
Enter the Dragon
Audacious and complex, The Dragon is a disruptor par excellence. Its craftsmanship and artistry raise the bar of collector culture and signal the growing influence of the young Giuseppe Aquila.
High Praise
The most prestigious of commissions is honoured with heavenly examples of burin engraving. Vatican 2000 Papal Pen is elevated by the imprimatur—and blessing—of H.H. Pope John Paul II.
Sting Like a Bee
Following nine years in Richemont’s care, the Aquila family resumes control of Montegrappa in 2009. The first edition of the new Icons series signals fighting spirit and affinity with bold individualists.
A Century of Craft
A record cache of collectible releases marks 100 years of artisanal excellence. Masterful metalcraft on The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho symbolises an on-going quest for perfection.
Celluloid on Celluloid
A cameo appearance by 2011’s Chaos in The Expendables 2 signals the start of a bolder era for the brand, and the influence of collector extraordinaire, Sylvester Stallone.
Art Meets Science
Brain wins a Pen World award as the first of several collaborations with neurologist and author, Richard Restak, M.D. explores the intricacies of the human cerebrum.
Back on the Block
Celebrity and timeless cool come to Bassano to cut the ribbon for Montegrappa’s first flagship boutique and premiere the co-signed capsule, Quincy Jones – The Secret Garden.
Changing Gears
The Baselworld fair is the backdrop for a new paradigm in writing. Radical materials and mechanical design led Forbes to call Q1 “a technological proclamation for the industry.”
History Comes Home
Nearly a century after first crossing paths with Ernest Hemingway, partnership with his estate opens the way to a celebration of one of literature’s most colourful lives.
Journey to Westeros
Heraldry meets fantasy with the release of The Iron Throne. The crown jewel of our wildly popular homage to Game of Thrones projects power with an orgy of lost wax casting.
New Frontiers
Fun combines with high functionality on Revolver as radical engineering brings brass, stainless steel and ancient oak to life with fidget complications and revolutionary Power-Push filling.
Made by You
Montegrappa democratises pen making with the premiere of Configurator: a world-first platform that uses technology to indulge individualists and bring personalisation back to luxury.
Call of Duty
Writing’s first action-figure pen conquers collectors to win a cache of awards. Samurai features a formidable arsenal including articulated limbs, Power-Push charging and a katana paper knife.
Forged by Fire
A detachable replica One Ring is the only thing separating good and evil on the limited-edition The Lord of the Rings. Tolkien’s universe is fertile terrain for the newest Cult series edition.
Toward the Future
A two-year identity upgrade culminates with the launch of the Glacier design system. The Ambigram device is a new product signature that points toward infinite possibilities.
Modern Philosophy
Zero signals the start of a new era of Contemporary styling and fabrication. Sophisticated, versatile design reflects interest in customization and the growing role of pens as style accessories.
Poetry in Pen Design
Italy’s supreme poet inspires a masterclass in lost wax casting on Dante Alighieri: Inferno. Made with a Montegrappite core, it provides high validation for our in-house artisanal resin.
New Formula
Collaboration with Formula 1 provides an ideal platform to premiere new machining capability. On F1® Speed, multi-axial milling creates asymmetric shapes and bold new possibilities.
Infinite Beauty
Inventive use of fibre-laser machines leads to new Infinity engraving techniques. On Skulls & Roses, complex, edge-defying detail transforms every contour with pinpoint precision.
Secret Codes
A world-famous spy helps to showcase major advances in metalcraft and mechanical complications. Swift-Shot filling and concealed cufflinks provide thrills on 007 Spymaster Duo.
Vote of Confidence
Prestige positioning in the year’s biggest blockbuster provides a memorable brand highlight, as does the reach achieved by the Zero-inspired, his-and-hers Barbie The Movie Icon Signature Set.
The Elegance of Analogue
The haptics of our house piston-fill mechanism help power a perpetual calendar on 2023's anytime by Paolo Favaretto. An iF Design Award lauds its blend of beauty and lo-fi innovation.
Paradigm Shift
The arrival of Otto completes an aesthetic pivot begun in 2020. With its horological codes and personalisation ethos, our Contemporary family has become an important pillar.
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