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Celebrate Muhammad Ali’s 70th birthday with limited edition pen sets
As per a statement released by the company in the press, if we talk about boxing, one name that instantly pops up in our mind is Muhammad Ali and Montegrappa has decided to bring out a new series of writing instruments celebrating his career and life. The series of pens honouring this greatest of boxers in 2010 and 2011, features a special limited edition set celebrating Muhammad Ali’s 70th birthday.
Several options unveiled will sport 70 sets of Fountain Pen with Sterling Silver trim and Sterling Silver Cufflinks, 10 sets of Fountain Pen with Solid 18K Gold trim and Solid 18K Gold Cufflinks and 3 sets of Fountain Pen with Solid 18K Gold trim-and-diamonds and Solid 18K Gold-and-diamonds Cufflinks. Each will be presented in a luxury wooden box. The piston-fed fountain pens come with an 18-carat gold nib with ebonite feeder. The pen barrel has been designed by Lorena Straffi. Moreover, the folding back-clips on the cufflinks are shaped like miniature boxing gloves.
A pen in gold and diamonds
The “Charity Celebrity Fight Night” is commemorating its 17th anniversary in full pace. This event has helped raise over the years the tune of 70 million dollars in favor of, among others, the “Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center”, active in the “Barrow Neurological Institute” in Phoenix (Arizona).The 2012 edition of the charity event will be even more special by the presence of the former boxer as a guest of honor on the occasion of his seventieth birthday.
Montegrappa has perfected for the occasion a special pen designed for auction: the “Thrilla in Manila”. It ‘a precious pen, 18 carat gold and diamonds, offered in a luxury box. Since its sale is expected to flush more than $ 45 000.
S.T.Dupont celebrates the Year of the Dragon with exclusive Limited Edition collection
S.T.Dupont offers three exquisite collections under its Limited edition range to celebrate the Year of the Dragon. The first is the DRAGON Diamond collection which is a set of a pen, lighter and ashtray. The lighters and pens feature a dragon sculpture which is entirely hand sculpted with yellow gold by French artist Philippe Tournaire. The dragon’s body dazzles with 88 diamonds while its eyes glitter with rubies. The French artist has also hand sculpted the pen base and the ashtray. This exquisite set is limited to 8 pieces only.
The Prestige collection is another beautiful collection that is limited to 88 pieces only. For this collection, Philippe Tournaire has hand sculpted a gold plated Dragon on a Néo-Classique President fountain pen, made in black Chinese lacquer. The set also includes the iconic Line 2 lighter, matching the solid bronze ashtray, both of which feature the dragon with red rubies for eyes.
The Premium collection which is limited to 888 items consists of a Néo-Classique large pen and the iconic Line 2 lighter engraved with a pale gold dragon on black Chinese lacquer. All beautiful and unique, S.T. Dupont is sure to convert even those who do not believe in Chinese astrology into believers.
Slyvester Stallone designs Montegrappa Chaos pen
Latest collection from Montegrappa, the famous manufacturer of writing instruments has writer and actor Sylvester Stallone written all over it. on the contrary the collection is designed by Sly as he is fondly known, who also happens to be the new face of Montegrappa’s advertising campaign. Aptly named Chaos and rightly so, the design for the pen was inspired by classical art by 16th century artists including Battista Franco, Albrecht Durer, Hans Sebald Beham and Antonia Pollaiolo.
The pen body is crafted from black pearlized celluloid with sterling silver or 18K gold overlays. Montegrappa’s skilled craftsman carefully added antiqued finish with red and yellow enamel accents that represents the colors of fire. It is finished off with details of fist, skull, reptiles and the pen’s clip is brilliantly transformed into a sword.
The Chaos pen from the Cult collection will be presented in limited edition of 1,000 fountain pens ($5,400) and 912 roller balls ($4,700) in sterling silver. In addition to that 100 fountain pens ($61,800)and 100 roller balls in solid 18K gold ($65,300) with another 10 fountain pens and 10 ball point pens in solid 18K gold set with precious stones will also be made available.
Ferrari da Varese fountain pens based on the four seasons
Ferrari da Varese, piston fountain pens are come in a sensational limited edition of 33 pieces. The Ferrari da Varese Four Seasons has a sensational design and colors as it is inspired by the shades and changing colors of the time passing by. Green is for naive spring, red for vibrant summer, brown for savvy autumn and grey for the cozy intimate winter. The stunning fountain pen is result of solid 980 pure silver. The Ferrari da Varese fountain pen gives the writer a feeling of luxury. The pen comes with an eye-popping price tag of $9075.
Omas celebrates first human landing on moon with limited edition pen
On July 20, Armstrong and Aldrin became the first humans to land on the moon. The writing instrument takes its name from Armstrong’s historic words “” That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. The pen is a unique object that aims to celebrate the possibility of finding new prospects for humanity through the ability to think beyond their limits. The body of the pen features 3D drawings of the footsteps of Armstrong and Aldrin with a meticulous texture in white gold. Priced at $49,000, the “One Small Step” is available in a limited edition that includes 21 fountain pens with plunger and 7 roller ball pens.
Parker Duofold DNA keeps up the legacy of the reputed company
The Parker Duofold DNA is a limited edition luxury pen that follows the tradition of the famous family. The design is strong, with a pattern that gives a three-dimensional special effect touch, inspired by the double helix of the DNA. The decoration is visually dynamic through the alternation of black and gray tones.
This is one of those pieces that every collector would want to add in his valuable collection. All the production steps in the making of this pen are manual, so no two pieces are alike. The detailing in the look has been given maximum attention which can be seen from the graphics of the button cap delicately decorated, the clip-shaped arrow platinum and solid gold (18kt) plated nib. The unique design of the pen ensures optimal writing comfort, keeping the original style of the Duofold pens.
Porsche Design P’3140 Pen is sleek and smooth
The latest pen created by Porsche Design is the P’3140 Pen. This incredible pen is the result of considerable research and development. The pen has been designed to deploy and retract the writing tip at the flick of the wrist requiring a very specific movement so as not to deploy or retract when not needed. The barrel is made of carbon fiber giving it a sleek modern look and a very minimal weight making it a very comfortable pen to use. The sophisticated pen will attract quite a lot of stares and at the same time make you want to use it more.
Fisher Space Co. memorialize 40th year of lunar landing with limited edition pens
The 40th anniversary pen is designed as a replica of the historic anti-gravity model pen. It features a piece of “Kapton” foil, used as protective thermal insulation on the Apollo 11 Command module, Columbia, which carried the astronauts to the moon and back. This rare artifact floats in a water-clear acrylic dome sealed into the pen’s cap. The pen is finished with black titanium nitride, and detailed engravings in-laid in 24-karat gold include the pen’s sequential serial number, the names of the Apollo 11 crew and the iconic image of Neil Armstrong planting the American flag into the lunar surface. An innovative magnetic pedestal allows the pen to sit on its own “launch pad” for display when the lid is closed. The presentation case tells the historic story of the Apollo 11 mission as well as other monumental moments in human spaceflight.
Caran d’Ache does a Lord Shiva luxury pen
Lord Shiva is the third deity of the Hindu triad of great gods, the others being Brahma and Vishnu. Shiva is often referred to as the Destroyer, but it might be better to think of him as the God of Transformation, since he is often associated with creation that comes out of destruction. I don’t know what the reasons are but Lord Shiva is a fashion icon. This one has been created entirely in hand in 800 solid silver. The somber finish is distinctive as the sumptuous pattern evokes a mystery and symbolism of the Shivaiite tradition. Definitely a limited edition, this pen is part of the Artiste Collection. The makers are tight lipped keeping up with the legacy of Caran d’Ache to never spill the beans on their technique and craft. So far only 108 fountain pens have been created, each with a price tag of $15,402.
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