Montblanc honors Mark Twain with a limited-edition pen
MANILA, Philippines - In celebration of the centenary of Mark Twain’s death, Montblanc has dedicated its Limited Writers Edition 2010 to one of America’s greatest novelists. The uniquely crafted writing instrument is a fitting homage to the creator of such classics as The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
Born Samuel Langhorne Clemens 175 years ago, he achieved fame as a writer under the literary pseudonym Mark Twain. The name originated from his experience as a river pilot on a steamboat and was a term used in sailor’s language to signal the depth of navigable waters of the Mississippi. It was The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, published in 1884, which became his ultimate masterpiece and earned him his worldwide reputation as a literary genius.
The Montblanc Limited Writers Edition Mark Twain is entirely inspired by the works of the legendary writer and his southern roots. The sinuous curving lines on the cap and barrel of the writing instrument, made of deep blue precious resin, are inspired by the Mississippi and its shallow waves. It was this imposing “Ol’ Man River” that captivated Twain and influenced him through out his life.
The top of the cap is shaped to resemble the steamboat chimneys, whose steam is illustrated by ivory-colored precious resin. The clip is formed by a stylized jaw’s harp, a musical instrument that was popular in the Southern States during Twain’s lifetime. Beneath the clip, the cap ring is marked with the author’s signature as well as the limitation number. Finally, the delicately designed 18K gold nib is engraved with two fathoms used in former times as an indication for the depth under the keel of a sailboat.
Issued every year since 1992 in a limited edition worldwide, the Montblanc Limited Writers Edition pays tribute to the lives and works of the greatest icons in literary history.
The Montblanc Limited Writers Edition Mark Twain will be available in Montblanc boutiques from August 2010. In the Philippines, it will be available in Montblanc boutiques in Rustan’s Makati and Rustan’s Shangri-La.
