Earth Alchemist Montegrappa Fountain Pen

The collection was officially launched in Bassano del Grappa on Saint Joseph's Day, 19 March 2012. Inspired by the novel of Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho, the Italian manufacturer Montegrappa created a fountain pen: “Alchemist”. When the pen was first presented to the writer, Paulo remarked in his review: “I am impressed by the immense power of the pen.” The pen is heavy, not only in weight but also in the form of the message and symbols that are present throughout the pen.

Alchemist represents the four elements: air, fire, earth, and water. Only 125 fountain pens represent each of the elements. Montegrappa has created an incredibly beautiful pen that is very expressive in its structure. The design of the pen has absorbed the spiritual nature of the novel. This pen makes an extraordinary impression, and the perfection of craftsmanship and precision with which the details of this pen have been replicated places it, in our opinion, at the top of the most beautiful pens of the last few years! The barrel is a symbolic representation of the universe concept from "The Alchemist", where the central ring with the sun separates the sky from the lower parts. The circles represent the seven alchemical processes, and the names of the seven cosmic elements are engraved on the casing. On the pyramid, there is a fragment of each metal. The tip of the pen is adorned with the "Divine Eye" looking down on the earth.

In 1986, Brazilian writer Paulo Coelho made a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. This event inspired him to write the novel "The Pilgrimage". The following year, he wrote and published "The Alchemist", which became a worldwide bestseller. In total, over 65 million copies have been published, translated into 71 languages. This is a world record for translations of a book published during the author's lifetime. The seemingly simple story of a shepherd seeking happiness takes the form of a travel adventure, thanks to the fascinating characters that influence his decisions.

The Alchemist edition consists of a total of 1987 pieces of fountain pens and rollerball pens to commemorate the year of the novel's first publication. 71 pieces of the Solid Gold edition (38 fountain pens and 33 rollerball pens) - the number of languages into which the novel has been translated.
900 pieces of the Sterling Silver/Resin edition (450 fountain pens and 450 rollerball pens) - the number of copies of the first edition.
1000 pieces of the Sterling Silver/Enamel edition symbolising the four elements - earth, water, air, and fire (125 pieces each of fountain pens and rollerball pens). 16 pieces of the Gold/Diamond edition.

Alchemists were pioneers in the fields of chemistry, biology, and metallurgy. Montegrappa is an alchemist in the field of writing instrument production. The Alchemist pen will be a milestone in the history of these instruments. This true work of art is a joy for the soul and the eye.

Manufacturer

Montegrappa

Model

Alchemist Sterling Silver Fountain Pen - Earth

Nib

made of gold (size F/M/B), engraved with a peacock believed to represent the cosmos illuminated by the sun

Barrel

features the symbol of the Sun and Moon on a rotating mechanism, with 7 alchemical metal elements placed within the pen's body, the clip opens like a cartographer's compass, the pen's end is crowned with the so-called divine eye

Filling system

piston

Limitation

125 pieces

Delivery time

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Shipping/Gift

upon request, shipping to the specified address in elegant gift packaging, with the option to include a card with a dedication or wishes

Engraving/Embossing

upon request, engraving or embossing of any text, dedication, or initials