AN ODE TO HOMER

THROUGHOUT THE AGES, the pen has been mightier than the sword as great authors have created the classics. And luxury brand Montblanc has been paying homage to these literary artists since 1992 by crafting equally fascinating writing instruments branded as Writers Editions. This year, too, it has launched the 1,581-piece limited edition collection that pays homage to the Greek poet Homer, author of The Iliad and The Odyssey. The shape of the pen (notably, the barrel) is inspired by the Trojan horse of The Iliad and comes with an 18 carat gold nib and an engraved cone featuring traditional Greek motifs, making every piece a collector’s item.