With the world celebrating the Year of the Monkey with pomp and show, a number of brands are turning toward China for inspiration. One such brand is the iconic German writing instruments manufacturer Montblanc with the launch of its Limited Edition Monkey Fountain Pen. Chinese Zodiacs are considered significant symbols in the Eastern World, and they exclusively revolve around animals. Each year, it relates to an animal and its attributes, with every animal’s chance recurring on a 12-year cycle. The instrument’s cap features a hand-engraved fire monkey with the last six years of the monkey. The last six years of the monkey is casted out of 925 sterling silver and a mother-of-pearl emblem on its top. The barrel of the pen flaunts precious black lacquer on brass with platinum-plated 925 sterling silver fittings. Its end is studded with Peridot, which is considered the birthstone of the monkey. The beautiful nib of the pen is crafted from 18 karat gold, with a monkey and the year 2016 engraved on it. This work of art is limited to just 512 pieces across the globe. Now, you’re thinking 512 is a weird number for a collection, right? So here’s what the brand says: 8 multiplied thrice is 512. Significance, you ask? In Chinese culture, the number 8 is an auspicious figure signifying prosperity, so when luck is multiplied thrice it becomes luckier. Here’s to three times greater luck this year!
