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Limited editions in stationer¢

Stationery enthusiasts understand the value of a good pen. Your choice of writing instrument reÁects your sense of style ³ important in making a dynamic Àrst impression or a statement in the boardroom. Here are a few limited edition pens that will deÀnitely piTue the varied tastes of a freTuent business traveller.

1. MONTBLANC — GREAT CHARACTERS EDITION ANDY WARHOL FOUNTAIN PEN

Montblanc’s limited editions backed by years of intrinsic research go the extra mile in terms of design detailing. One of their most notable creations is the Great Characters Edition Andy Warhol Fountain Pen that pays reverence to the pop-art movement stalwart, who has inspired generations of art-lovers. Warhol’s distinctive colour palette from his Coloured

Campbell’s Soup Cans series of is reÁected in the perfect contrast between the cobalt blue resin of the barrel and the narrow orange rings on the cone and forepart. The special edition pen has a striking dollar sign engraved on the handmade, rhodium-coated gold nib, while the design of the clip emanates the sTueegee he used in his famed silkscreen printing style. The cap ring of the edition bears an engraving of Warhol’s signature — making it an alluring souvenir for the artist’s fans. montblanc.com

2. MONTEGRAPPA — UEFA CHAMPIONS PEN

The Italian stationery brand launched a special edition last year to celebrate years of the Àrst 8EFA European Champions Club Àxture that took place in 1955. The limited writing instruments collection introduced as 600 Sterling Silver and 60 solid 1 k Gold pens, is meant for football aÀcionados looking to bring their passion for the game to their work-desks or in their pockets. The pen embodies the spirit of the “beautiful game” in all its intricate details: subtle UEFA Champions League blue resin lines that represent sportsmen’s socks and the signature clip that shares the proÀle of the Cup’s handle. The pen’s cap is gold plated inside just like

the original Cup and declares the name and year of each and every champion of the game since 1955. Place it on your desk as a symbol of pride and adoration for the sport, or keep it protected inside a drawer; this limited edition by Montegrappa is a deÀnite keeper. montegrappa.com

3. NOBLIA — LAKSHMI PEN

Noblia is an Indian brand that is known for its carefully designed pens. Under its “Aastha” (faith) collection, it celebrates gods and goddesses of Hindu mythology. It pays tribute to the deity of wealth — Goddess Lakshmi — through its Lakshmi pen that embodies spiritual elegance through detailed artistry. The hand-made collection carries a representation of the Goddess, crafted using precious metals such as 925 silver, two genuine full-cut Burmese rubies, one radiant pink cat’s eye semi-precious stone and gold inlay. Engraved with a Áuid design, the limited edition is also available in 23-carat gold plating (fountain pen), rhodium plating (rollerball pen) and the pictured two-toned pen with silver and gold plating (fountain pen). This pen, sold in a handcrafted wooden box with lacTuer Ànishing, is ideal for showering loved ones with the blessing of good fortune, or bestowing it upon oneself. nobliapens.com

4. CARAN D’ACHE — YEAR OF THE MONKEY PEN

Swiss stationery manufacturer — Caran d’ache — celebrates Chinese zodiac signs with its limited edition writing instruments. Last year, it raised a toast to the “Year Of The Monkey”, with the namesake special collection. 5eÁecting the zodiac sign, it incorporates genuine Chinese black lacTuer in its making. There is a dynamic contrast in the colours of the pen, making it strikingly beautiful. It has a gold-plated trim along with a motif of the monkey in yellow, adorning the writing instrument. A stunning rhodium-coated 18k gold nib is available in several widths to suit your preference. Caran d’ache has used the services of a master calligrapher to apply the Chinese ideogram of the monkey onto the body of the pen. The special edition has launched 888 fountain and 888 roller pens, with respect to the Chinese lucky number, eight. carandache.com

5. VISCONTI — VINCENT VAN GOGH COLLECTION

Florentine manufacturer Visconti has a beautiful collection on Vincent van Gogh’s works of art. The Dutch Post-Impressionist painter’s artworks have been painstakingly recreated by Visconti, for which it has utilised resins of diͿerent colours from his extensive palette of oil-paints. From natural variegations from his landscapes to the deÀnition in his self-portraits, each pen in this collection is singular to the artist’s style. The manufacturer incorporates its eighteen-faceted design, giving the pens a Tuintessential Visconti look. From the profoundness of the enchanting Starry Night to his most famous work, The Sunflowers, this collection symbolises historic brushstrokes with the name of the artist delicately carved on the centre ring. Each pen from this edition comes packaged in a uniTue box that is complemented by a reproduced canvas of the painting. visconti.it Q