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Approaching our centenary
Montegrappa, the first Italian manufacturer of writing instruments, opened in Bassano
del Grappa in 1912. Nearly a century of superb craftsmanship has passed for this Italian
brand known around the world for its Italian creativity and style.
In the same historical building since 1912, Montegrappa has been a part of the
lives of great men, and it has also witnessed moments of intense creativity and innovative
breakthroughs. Ernest Hemingway and John Dos Passos, both Red Cross
volunteer ambulance drivers during World War I, crossed the threshold of the original
factory entrance on Via Cà Erizzo that was recently restored. That same entrance
was among the first in Italy to see the arrival of celluloid, a precious material
obtained from cotton that was already a protagonist of Montegrappa collections
in the thirties.
Starting in the late thirties, the modern fountain pen became more than just a writing
instrument and was transformed into an accessory that made a fashion statement.
Thanks to the wide variety of colours, tasteful design, and special jeweler’s techniques
(for which the Vicenza area is famous), Montegrappa became a recognized symbol of
excellence. Although shapes and materials may change, all Montegrappa pens possess
distinctive features: the octagonal shape, the rotating sphere on the end of the
clip, and precious materials such as gold, silver, gems, and celluloid are the unique
elements that have made history.
The entire Montegrappa range is divided into two large families: the Regular Range,
composed of glamorous, beautifully designed accessories that make the daily task
of writing much more enjoyable, and the Limited Editions, an extraordinary blend of
craftsmanship and beautiful design inspired by the passions and myriad expressions
of human creativity and coveted by collectors and connoisseurs.
Much admired and appreciated for its outstanding quality and traditional craftsmanship,
Montegrappa has become a world ambassador of Italian style and elegance and
is distributed in nearly 60 countries.