Montblanc Writers Edition Homage to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Limited Edition Ballpoint 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 as well as prodigious collector and naturalist, he was in every way a revolutionary, intent on pushing back the boundaries of perception and learning. Driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge, his creative versatility knew no bounds. The philosophical depth of Faust, the lyrical subtlety of his poetry and the breadth of scientific exploration behind his colour theory and botanical treatises were of epochal significance and testify in their variety and far-reaching influence to Goethe's genius. As a poet and statesman, advisor, friend and lover, he left an indelible mark on the world around him and serves to this day as a source of inspiration and vision. With the support of the Klassik Stiftung Weimar and the Goethe National Museum it houses, Montblanc is dedicating its Writers Edition Homage to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Limited Edition to this universal genius, focusing especially on his literary works.

The novel The Sorrows of Young Werther has even influenced this Limited Edition: its impressive description of marble inspired the appearance of the precious lacquer of cap and barrel, while the engraving on the barrel ring echoes the framing of a copperplate illustration in an early Werther edition. The shade of blue and the pattern of the precious lacquer reflect the colour and structure of the wallpaper in the Juno room in the writer's home in Weimar. The signature gold-coated and platinum-coated fittings are reminiscent of other decorative elements in the interior.

A charming pattern akin to a string of clover leaves is engraved around the cap top. This detail originated from a letter written by Goethe to his beloved Charlotte Buff. As a symbol of a global literary dialogue, epitomised by Goethe's term 'world literature', the cap takes the form of a globe, crowned by the Montblanc emblem. The clip in the shape of a leaf honours his studies in the field of morphology.