Montblanc Writers Edition Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Fountain Pen

At the centre of the intellectual awakening of the 18th century was one man in particular whose written word has stood the test of time: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Polymath, giant of German literature, lawyer, government minister, theatre director and a prodigious collector and naturalist, he was in every way a revolutionary, intent on pushing back the boundaries of perception and learning.

With the support of the Klassik Stiftung Weimar and the Goethe National Museum it houses, Montblanc is dedicating this Writers Edition Homage to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Limited Edition to this universal genius, focusing especially on his literary works.

The inspiration for the overall design of this Limited Edition, in particular for the barrel and tip, is taken from the kind of historical writing instrument with which Goethe committed to paper all his knowledge, insights and the fruits of his seemingly boundless poetic imagination.

- Blue patterned precious lacquer reflects the colour and structure of the wallpaper in the the writer’s home

- Gold and platinum-coated fittings are reminiscent of other decorative elements

- Clover leaf pattern engraved around the cap top, originates from a letter written by Goethe to his beloved Charlotte Buff

- The cap takes the form of a globe, as a symbol of this concept of a global literary dialogue, crowned by the Montblanc emblem

- Slightly curved shaped cap to resemble a historic chemist’s glass jar as a tribute to his accomplishments as a scientist and collector

- Leaf shaped clip to honour his studies in the field of morphology

- Solid Au 750 gold nib, rhodium-coated