February 19th, 2010

The luxurious French accessories label S.T.Dupont launches a new limited edition called Neptune (Neptune is the God of Water and the Sea in Roman mythology).
S.T.Dupont is paying tribute to this crucial element –water- through this limited edition that embodies waves and serenity in deep blue Chinese placed lacquer.
With just 888 units up for sale, the gift set includes one Ligne 2 lighter, and three Olympio Large pens, which is, a fountain pen, a roller and a ballpoint.

January 8th, 2010

Italian pen maker Ferrari da Varese have worked with Bugatti to create an exclusive pen inspired by the Bugatti Veyron.
The Bugatti Type A pen, designed by Luigi Trenti, is a limited edition pen made from the same grade aluminum as the Veyron’s engine with a stainless steel grip.
The barrel is then plated with nickel then sterling silver then palladium and finally platinum ensuring it does not oxidize.

October 6th, 2009

This week marked the 140th anniversary of the birth of Indian independence pioneer Mahatma Gandhi.
And to commemorate a man who chose a life of poverty and shunned material goods, Montblanc has created a limited-edition pen with a price tag of $25,000.
Just 241 of the handmade pens will be sold, in reference to the number of miles Gandhi walked in his famous march against salt taxes in 1930.

September 17th, 2009

Dunhill’s creativity in designing fountain pens for the unusual use describes their limited-edition collection for a long time.
Now, they’ve surpassed themselves with the Sentryman Explorer pen, that was inspired by the needs of South Pole explorers.
This pen’s most notable feature is the pressurized refill where its ink is stored, which allows the pen to write in really cold temperatures (up to 4 below zero).

August 25th, 2009

S.T. Dupont, makers of the world’s most expensive lighter, have come out with an equally luxurious lighter inspired by classic Parisian architecture.
Christened the Place Vendôme limited edition Ligne 2 Prestige, this lighter is made from rose gold lighter and is embellished with 192 diamonds.
Defined by its majestic proportions and a strong sense of symmetry it’s one of the most emblematic examples of French 17th century architecture.
In 1810 following his victory at Austerlitz, Napoleon enriched the square by erecting the Vendôme Column.

June 25th, 2009

It’s been 40 years now since American space mission Apollo 11 landed on the moon. To commemorate the occasion, Italian pen maker Omas, has launched the “One Small Step” line.
The body of the pen is crafted out of white gold and features 3D drawings of the footsteps of Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.
Priced at $49,000, the “One Small Step” is available in a limited edition that includes 21 fountain pens with plunger and 7 roller ball pens.
