Montblanc have recently released their latest Writers Edition featuring none other than William Shakespeare famous as a poet, playwright and actor. Born in Strat-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, Shakespeare started his career in London as an actor, writer and had part ownership in a company named 'Lord Chamberlain's Men' which would later become the recognisable 'King's Men'.

William Shakespeare's renowned pieces were created between 1589 and 1613 and were placed in the genres of comedy and history writing some of the best work ever produced in these genres.

Some of the greatest pieces, which many of us studied at school or university will know of Hamlet, Macbeth and Romeo and Juliet.

Montblanc steps in with their worldwide strictly limited edition pieces created by some of the best craftsman ever seen in writing instrument creation. So lets take a look at the features of the brand new William Shakespeare writers edition writing instruments. Strictly limited edition with the unique issue number engraved onto the cap of the pen, the ballpoint pen is limited to 9,000, the rollerball pen 7,000 and the fountain pen 8,700. The black and white colours of the pen shown with the part white barrel and black cap - reference the flags for different occasions in theatre, white was presented for comedy and black tragedy – quite poetic in itself.

Some of the interesting characteristics of the pens are:

• Ring with elements of Shakespeare's major plays.
• A gold coated clip which was inspired by his signature earning.
• On the barrel white precious resin is presented with a guilloche pattern.
• The cap is presented in an octagonal shape in black precious resin.

The writing systems available:

• Ballpoint pen
• Rollerball pen
• Fountain pen
  • Piston fountain pen.
  • Hand crafted Au750 / 18 K gold nib with special engraving.

Why not take a look at these works of wonder here at Wheelers, you can buy online or ask questions through email or call us on 01509 266320.

Montblanc William Shakespeare Limited Edition Pens -

View the Ballpoint Pen 114349 £530.00

View the Rollerball Pen 114350 £570.00

View the Fountain Pen 114348 £675.00

View the Ballpoint, Rollerball & Fountain Pen Set 114351 £1,735.00
 

The Montblanc Shakepeare writing instruments feature white on the barrel for comedy and black on the cap for tragedy.

The Montblanc Shakepeare writing instruments feature the Montblanc brand logo depicting the peak of the Mont Blanc mountain.

The Montblanc Shakepeare writing instruments feature a special engraving on the cap.

On the barrel the white precious resin is presented with a guilloche pattern.

The Montblanc Shakespeare fountain pen has a piston and has a hand crafted Au750 / 18 K gold nib.

The Montblanc Shakepeare writing instruments come complete with a bespoke presentation box.

The Montblanc Shakepeare writing instruments come complete with a booklet.