Montegrappa Universal Monsters Frankenstein LE Fountain Pen

A thrilling new Montegrappa Collector Series springs into life with one of our most imaginative, animated designs ever. The Montegrappa Frankenstein Limited Edition is the opening episode from the new Universal Monsters series of collectible writing instruments.

The Montegrappa Frankenstein Limited Edition reconnects with the impactful, big-screen visuals of ‘Frankenstein’, a classic horror franchise that turned the idea of the mad scientist into cultural obsession. The homage channels the magic of the original 1931 movie with materials, workmanship and staging that emulate its iconic set and costume design. Frankenstein Limited Edition oozes comic book gothic, with spectacular special effects to engage the senses.

Made in editions of 230 fountain pens and rollerballs, the Montegrappa Frankenstein Limited Edition is crafted entirely from brass, and uses texturing and dark ruthenium electroplating to simulate beaten iron. Weighing in at more than 250g, the XXL design measures a hefty 30 x 187 mm. Rivet and suture details mimic Dr. Frankenstein’s lo-fi workmanship, and are realised in the mould, then masked during plating to retain their brassy sheen. The grip section is made from brass and black resin, lightning-charged with laser engraving. Trim components are all brass, styled and aged like vintage lab equipment. The pocket-clip is a spring-loaded insulator rod terminated with a brass ball – a nod to our ruzzolino clamp and depicted as if it has smashed into the cap surface.

Further appendages operate complications engineered especially for this edition. A pair of neck electrodes activates the cap release, while a gyro gizmo encased in the blind cap provides a fascinating fidget mechanism. On the cap top, a miniature haptic handwheel operates a viewing window to reveal the head of Frankenstein’s monster.

The Montegrappa Frankenstein fountain pen uses a Power-Push filling mechanism. Custom, 8mm nibs feature the monster’s face, realised in 18K yellow gold (EF, F, M, B, Stub 1.1). A bottle of green ink is also provided and incorporated into the product display.

Italy's first pen producer, Montegrappa, began manufacturing pens in 1912 in its factory in Bassano del Grappa in Italy. Utilizing natural celluloid and precious metals,Montegrappa combines traditional methods such as die-casting with more recent innovations as low-relief engraving to form their precious art objects. Whether Montegrappa use colors reminiscent of the master painters or ornamentation suggestive of Baroque palaces, the Italian heritage and romance is infused into each product.