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Montegrappa at Baselworld 2014.

Designed to embody the spirit of Italian craftsmanship, Montegrappa products are imbued with more than a century’s experience in the creation of sublime pens and accessories. With sister pen manufacturer Tibaldi, Montegrappa produces writing instruments for all tastes and desires. Our catalogue features limited editions and bespoke commissions, alongside the NeroUno, Parola, Fortuna, Espressione, Ducale …

After 80 years, the glorious Ducale name returns to Montegrappa, giving life to a collection of unparalleled elegance.

First appearing in the 1930s, the Ducale fountain pen marked the arrival of haute de gamme writing instruments for Elmo – the original name for Montegrappa. “Ducale” acknowledges the famed Doge’s Palace, or the Palazzo Ducale, one of the symbols of Venice and a masterpiece of Gothic design. Located in Piazza San Marco, between the …