Montegrappa’s 007 Special Issue Silver Edition writing instrument embodies elegance, craftsmanship and technological precision to pay homage to fiction’s most stylish secret agent
Montegrappa’s collectible, 007 Special Issue Silver Edition Rollerball, £675
What does the world’s most famous secret agent have in common with ‘the world’s most magical pens’? ‘James Bond represents elegance, innovation and timeless style – all qualities that perfectly align with Montegrappa’s philosophy,’ says Montegrappa CEO Giuseppe Aquila. ‘Both brands share a devotion to detail, craftsmanship and technological precision.’
Montegrappa’s collectible, 007 Special Issue Silver Edition is ‘an elegant writing instrument designed to stand out through understatement rather than excess,’ Aquila explains. Crafted from anodized aluminium, brass and steel, the pen’s design captures the suave stealth of the renowned fictional spy.
The iconic Bond movie opening sequence – which tracks 007 through the barrel of a gun before he turns and shoots directly at the camera – is referenced in the pen’s rifled, hollow-point cap top, while the equally iconic 007 logo features as discreet engravings on the barrel and nib.
Contrasting metal finishes of intricate guilloché patterns, satin silver and matt grey surfaces combine to create a writing instrument that required meticulous prototyping to perfect; with Montegrappa’s artisan penmakers drawing on decades of expertise in both traditional techniques and advanced engineering in order to maintain perfect ergonomics.
Each pen is accompanied by a 007 notebook and zip case
‘Every curve, finish and proportion was carefully considered to balance ergonomics with visual impact,’ explains Aquila. ‘From concept sketches to prototyping, the process unfolded as a constant dialogue between aesthetics and engineering.’
Writing with the 007 Special Issue pen delivers an experience that is both ‘refined and empowering,’ Aquila says. ‘The weight, balance and precision engineering of the pen create a sensation of confidence and control – qualities one naturally associates with the world of James Bond.’
The final product is not only a tribute to 007’s timeless elegance but also a showcase of Montegrappa’s DNA: precision craftsmanship, Italian design and storytelling through objects.
Italy’s oldest fountain pen manufacturer was founded in 1912 in the northern Italian city of Bassano del Grappa, at the foot of its namesake the Monte Grappa mountain. It’s a picturesque region that would not look out of place in a Bond film. It’s easy to imagine 007 racing his Aston Martin – which inspired the satin silver finishes of the pen – through the city’s historic, cobbled streets in an exhilarating car chase, before winding up romantic mountain roads in an elegant escape.
The Special Issue Silver Edition is available as a fountain pen and rollerball
‘The inspiration for our limited editions comes from culture, history, art and icons that have shaped our collective imagination,’ says Aquila. ‘We look for themes that carry strong storytelling potential and resonate with our values of innovation, artistry and excellence. Each theme must also provide fertile ground for design and technical experimentation, so that the writing instrument is not only beautiful but meaningful.’
Aquila’s favourite thing about the 007 Special Issue Silver Edition? ‘The harmony between subtlety and statement. It is a pen that carries powerful symbolism, yet it does so with elegance and understatement – qualities that mirror the essence of James Bond himself.’
Available as a fountain pen (£1,165) or rollerball (£675), this collectible writing instrument comes in a 007 and Montegrappa-branded carry case, complete with a Bond-themed notebook. For Bond fans, pen collectors or aesthetes, Montegrappa’s 007 Special Issue Silver Edition is sure to be a most coveted item as we enter the gifting season.
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Available online at montegrappa.com and in-store at Harrods, 87-135 Brompton Road, SW1X 7XL
