Ernest Hemingway is remembered as one of the most innovative and influential writers, reporters and novelists of the 20th century—what is lesser known is his association with Montegrappa pens, which apparently, the writer was fond of using for writing. And therefore Montegrappa has revealed a limited edition collection dedicated to Hemingway—divided into four different ‘chapters’, each portraying a different facet of his personality: ‘The Writer’, ‘The Soldier’, ‘The Fisherman’ and ‘The Traveller’. Each ‘chapter’ embodies a pen of its own, offered in the three types: fountain, rollerball and ballpoint. ‘The Writer’ is made in Turtle Brown celluloid and precious metal engravings, commemorating the years of his literature awards and his most powerful arm – the typewriter. ‘The Soldier’, dedicated to his years as a young soldier in Italy, is made in Bamboo Black celluloid and precious metal engravings, commemorating the Great War and the author’s personal experience. Mediterranean Blue celluloid is used for the Fisherman and Charcoal Black for the Traveller. Each model in the four chapters is limited to 100 exclusive items per model. In addition to the Sterling Silver editions, 10 pens of each of type are trimmed with 18k solid Gold. Embellishing the pocket clip, cap and barrel ends are symbols defined by the subject of the pen. For The Soldier, the barrel end shows Bassano’s bridge, military symbols and the Red Cross Ambulance. The Writer prominently features a typewriter. Hemingway’s initials grace the fountain pen’s nib, while the pocket clip features an Alpine edelweiss motif. The cap crown is decorated with a likeness of the medal for valor, which Hemingway received when injured in Italy. In keeping with the literary theme, the pen comes in special packaging reminiscent of a reporter’s notebook like those used during the First World War.
