Montblanc rocks with Elvis in new writing instrument editions
Montblanc dedicates its latest Great Characters Edition to the life and legacy of the musician whose famous live appearances and extravagant outfits ignited worldwide music culture – Elvis Presley
With every Great Characters Edition, Montblanc uses fine craftsmanship to tell the story of cultural icons who made their mark on history. One such was a young musician from Tupelo, Mississippi who went on to be referred to as the King of Rock ’n’ Roll.
Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), known simply as “the King”, is still celebrated today for electrifying the world with over 100 chart hits, over 1,300 concerts and 31 feature films. His meteoric rise was punctuated with songs like “Jailhouse Rock” and “It’s Now or Never”, which propelled him to the top of the charts. With over one billion records sold, the American singer and guitar player turned the music world upside down.
Created from select materials and shaped by highly skilled Montblanc artisans with great care and artistry, the collection is made up of three writing instruments, each one paying tribute to an important stage of Elvis’ career: a Special Edition inspired by his special 1968 comeback concert, a Limited Edition 1935 evoking his time in Las Vegas and a Limited Edition 98 based on the “Aloha from Hawaii” concert broadcast via satellite to 1.5 billion people across 40 countries.
Many design details of the Special Edition are inspired by one of his great passions: cars. Elvis’ heart beat for sleek tail fins, ultra-comfort and powerful V8 engines with a wild sound that was like music to his ears. The silhouette of the writing instrument is inspired by the shape of a spark plug, and his quote “Ambition is a dream with a V8 engine” is embossed on the cone.
The pattern on the cap and barrel of the Special Edition, as well as the barrel of the LE 1935 and LE 98, are inspired by a ring custom-made for the famous “Aloha in Hawaii” concert. In honour of that unforgettable voice, the Montblanc emblem on the cap top is combined with the ELVIS logo, the first time the iconic emblem has been adapted. The barrel is adorned with “Elvis has left the building”, the memorable words spoken by the concert announcers at the end of numerous live appearances in the 60s and 70s informing his audiences there would be no more encores.
