Montblanc

John F. Kennedy

Ballpoint Pen



This ballpoint pen by Montblanc is dedicated to John F. Kennedy. From 1961 onwards, the young American president brought a fresh breeze to the White House and impressed the world with his charisma. The barrel of this writing instrument is made of precious resin. Its deep blue colour refers to both Kennedy’s time in the U.S. Navy and the famous Ivy League style. The shiny fittings are platinum-plated. On the clip is an engravement of the initials JFK.

In collaboration with "Best Buddies", Montblanc launches a new writing instrument dedicated to John F. Kennedy. Best Buddies was created by Anthony Shriver, the nephew of J.F.K. to help children and adults with disabilities. Buying this fountain pen thus contributes to a better world. 



With its burgundy colour (the colour of Burgundy wine) and gold coated fittings, this writing instrument expresses the glamour and optimism of Kennedy's days. From 1961 onwards, the young American president brought a fresh breeze to the White House, and impressed the world with his charisma. Did you know that Kennedy, on May 25 1961, announced his ambitious space programme, which he aimed to achieve 'before this decade is out'? True to his vision, Neil Armstrong left his footprints on the moon in 1969.



On the gold coated clip is an engravement of the initials JFK.

A new addition to the Great Characters collection by Montblanc. This time, a tribute to Walt Disney, who's name is forever connected to the art of animation video and the American film history. An imperium of unthinkably big proportions is the result of his progressiveness and inventive methods of animation and film making.



The colors of this ballpoint pen refer to the original poster of "Steamboat Willy" (1920), the character that later on became known as Mickey Mouse. The entire pen consists of subtle hints that refer to Mickey Mouse as well as Walt Disney. In the cap of the pen you will find the signature of Walt Disney, and multiple silhouettes of Mickey Mouse's face are placed on the black-colored body of the pen. To top it off, there are coordinates engraved in the pen. These coordinates are a tribute to the place where a lot of Disney's imperium all started: the garage of his uncle.

Every once in a while Montblanc brings in wonderful new editions to the Great Characters line, and this time the outstanding brand has succeeded once again. Of course not to be missed, this edition is an ode to the one and only King of Rock and Roll: Elvis Presley. As stated by Montblanc, he was "one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century".



The pen's striking body is composed of black precious resin with silver and solid gold detailing. Moreover, Elvis had a particular interest of V8 engines, which is why the pen is inspired by the car engine's spark plug. Exemplary, for the V-shaped clip, inspiration had been taken from Elvis' interest in Cadillac's featuring V8 engine systems. Additionally, the clip is finished with his initials: "EP".



As for the refined structure of the barrel, it refers back to the the golden ring Elvis had worn during the "Aloha from Hawaii" music concert which aired in 40 different countries in Europe and Asia.



With this one-of-a-kind luxury ballpoint pen, one will set up a grand performance like Elvis had in the past, whether you are a Presley fanatic or not. 

"You cannot describe passion, you can only live it"

In 2021, Montblanc pays tribute to the visionary Enzo Ferrari. As both motor racing driver and entrepreneur, he founded the legendary Scuderia Ferrari and established a global automotive empire whose name has become synonymous for superb quality a passion for speed.

The writing instrument is made from red precious resin, the edition symbolizes the beginning of Enzo Ferrari´s passion for motor racing. Its color is inspired by the special Color "Rosso 70 Anni" which is a special red color developed when the Scuderia Ferrari celebrated its 70th birthday representing various iconic red tones throughout the years.

The cap top is crowned with a Montblanc emblem embedded in a metal grid on a yellow surface, paying homage to birth town Modena. The back of the cap shows the prancing horse, the famous emblem of Ferrari cars.

The ruthenium-coated clip in metal is adorned with a famous quote by Enzo: “You cannot describe passion, you can only live it.” The cone shows two important dates in the early career of Enzo Ferrari.

This ballpoint pen makes a wonderful addition to your collection that embraces speed and modernity, adding a new element to your selection. 

Montblanc Great Characters Andy Warhol, Special Edition The Great Characters Edition of 2015 is honoring the most outstanding POP-art artist Andy Warhol.

 

He was most famous for a huge variety of artistic techniques like drawing, printing, photography, filming and writing. The design reflects some of his most famous works. The design of the Writing Instruments is inspired by A. Warhol's Artwork "Campbell's Soup Cans" with the colors of the Edition referring to the colors of one interpretation of the Campbell's soup cans. 

 

The collection is in blue precious resin and the clip is a reference to a silk-screening squeegee and the shape of the cap and cone of the fountain pen and rollerball symbolize a can.

 

Montblanc Great Characters

Special Edition | The Beatles

Ballpoint Pen



The Beatles are one of the most famous rock bands of all time. They became widely regarded as the foremost and most influential act of the rock era. The members: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr.



In the early 1960s, their enormous popularity first emerged as 'Beatlemania'. As the group's music grew in sophistication, led by primary songwriters Lennon and McCartney, they came to be perceived as an embodiment of the ideas shared by the counterculture of the 1960s.



The clip of this special pen symbolises the iconic moustache of the Beatles on their portrait. The colourful stripes on the lacquered cap and barrel pay tribute to the costumes they wore on the album covers of 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' and 'Love Me Do'.



The Montblanc "Great Characters: The Beatles" collection consists of wonderful writing instruments, a notebook and Psychedelic Purple ink and refills.