Ferrari Design Director Flavio Manzoni has been responsible for designing the innovative writing instrument and Montblanc has been responsible for the highly engineered execution of the 599 copies available at a price of €30,500.
As a tribute to the new Ferrari Daytona SP3 model, from the Icona 123 series (which are the iconic cars of Ferrari’s history transformed into collector’s cars) the two renowned luxury brands have joined forces to present the latest fountain pen created between the two brands: Montblanc Ferrari Stilema SP3 Limited Edition 599 units..
It is inspired by the 1967 Daytona race because on this date, Ferrari managed to beat its main rival Ford to the triple podium at the 24 Hours of Daytona circuit in the United States, taking the top three positions. This is why Daytona becomes an iconic car for Ferrari..
Montblanc Ferrari Stilema SP3 Limited Edition 599: titanium, white gold and fluorescent resin – a masterpiece of craftsmanship
This limited edition highlights the essence of Ferrari’s racing spirit in every detail.
It is a piece that has 3 characteristics:
- Monolithic piece, completely uniform, without any clips.
- Aerodynamic design, being made of titanium, it is much lighter and the weight falls on the mouthpiece part.
- It is a piece that, for the first time at Montblanc, is not round and they used materials they are not used to, such as titanium. The charging system is concealed. According to David Black, manager of the flagship store in Barcelona:
it’s a Ferrari piece but with the heart of Montblanc
To make this piece, it took 900 hours and used 26 components, a challenge that was very complex because they wanted it to have a wow aesthetic but above all functional and balanced in weight.
Montblanc Ferrari Stilema SP3 Limited Edition 599
The Montblanc Ferrari Stilema SP3, has an innovative shape in lightweight titanium, a material that stands out in the Italian firm’s bodywork, and a silhouette that imitates the sinuous lines of the sports car.
Montblanc and Ferrari collaboration: Montblanc Ferrari Stilema SP3 Limited Edition 599
Of its features, its hand-crafted nib made of solid white gold Au750, and a newly positioned concealed refill mechanism to complement its elegant silhouette, crafted by Montblanc, stand out, while its exterior design embodies Ferrari’s characteristic prestige and exclusivity.
Model: Montblanc Ferrari Stilema SP3 Limited Edition 599
This is the second writing instrument created in collaboration between the two renowned brands in the luxury sector. This edition follows in the wake of the Montblanc Great Personalities Enzo Ferrari line, launched in 2021 as a tribute to the pioneer and visionary founder of the prestigious automobile brand, Ferrari.
An event to pay tribute to the golden age of motorsport
The worldwide launch of the new writing instrument took place at the idyllic Montblanc Haus, located at the Maison headquarters in Hamburg. This event brought together both VIP guests and international media to present the new line of writing instruments designed by both brands under the supervision of Flavio Manzoni, Ferrari’s Director of Design.
The Ferrari Daytona SP3 was on display at the entrance of the Montblanc Haus, for one night only so that attendees could appreciate the distinctive design features of the car that inspired the creation of the fountain pen created to commemorate this new sports model.
Montblanc Ferrari Stilema SP3 Limited Edition 599 and below Ferrari-Daytona SP3
After enjoying an evening that included cocktails, an immersion into the writing world of the Maison and a dinner prepared by the recognised chef Heinz-Otto Wihmann, (one Michelin star). .
Montblanc CEO Nicolas Baretzki and Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna formally presented the writing instruments to the guests, accompanied by Ferrari Design Director Flavio Manzoni and Montblanc’s Director of Writing Culture Alessandra Elia.
During the presentation, the audience was delighted with the performance of the Italian jazz band Four on Six..
599 Daytona cars have been built, cost 2.2 million euros and are already sold out;
When two iconic brands like Ferrari and Montblanc come together, the result can only be excellent. The Montblanc Ferrari Stilema SP3 writing instrument is available from September.
Images provided by the brands.
