My most recent acquisition of a fountain pen is the Montblanc Writers Edition, Homage to Victor Hugo fountain pen. Seeing the pen in-person at a pen boutique, I just could not resist asking to look at the pen in-hand to feel its weight and balance. I usually will not ask for permission to touch and hold a pen at a pen boutique unless I am quite sure I am going to purchase it. And this was one of those instances. Falling in love with the pen at first sight! Holding the pen in my hands, I could felt the built quality and more importantly, its perfect balance in my hand. Its length, weight and heft just seem right for me. Deciding in my mind that this is a confirmed buy, I proceeded to examine the pen in greater detail, the finishing, the cap, the clip and the nib to ensure that there no blemishes and that the pen is in perfect condition. There were no blemishes, the pen was perfectly new and pristine. I took out my credit card, authorized the purchase at the store's point-of-sale te...
Montblanc's latest Masters of the Art series features the Homage to Henri Matisse with a collection of pens, each designed to feature different creative elements of the well-known French visual artist. Personally, I am particularly drawn to the Limited Edition 4810. I love the blue on white colour palette used in its design. It just screams art and style to me! If I have the budget for this pen, I will definitely buy it in a heartbeat. Unfortunately, my hobby budget has already been designated for other pens that I currently have on pre-order. Maybe one day, I can finally own this pen. Until that day, I shall just have to lovingly admire this beautiful pen from afar. For those with the budget, do go get this pen right now. I am sure it will not be hanging around Montblanc pen boutiques for long especially as it is a limited edition item. Masters of Art Homage to Henri Matisse Limited Edition 4810 (photo from Montblanc's Newsletter) Masters of Art Homage to Henri Matisse Colle...