Montblanc pays tribute to a Shakespearean classic with the Meisterstück Romeo & Juliet
There is, admittedly, a little bias when we say that the act of writing has often been associated with romance. While we certainly wouldn’t suggest that our insights into the world of luxury constitute a sort of contemporary ars amatoria, there are moments in our line of work when it’s tempting to delve into more heartfelt expressions. Particularly so when Montblanc, with its latest Meisterstück Romeo & Juliet collection, turns towards one of literature’s most enduring love stories for inspiration.
Comprising six writing instruments, the collection distils Shakespeare’s centuries-old tragedy through a series of motifs that will catch the eye of both literary buffs and neophytes. From exquisite engravings of feathers to thorns, these references are selectively applied to echo the emotional weight and narrative thread of the beloved play.
The Meisterstuck Juliet Classique for example, for example, establishes the visual language that underpins the collection. Executed in soft cream precious resin, the pen is fitted with gold-coated components and detailed with a feather engraving along the cap. Thorn motifs appear at the cap top and cone, introducing a note of tension without overwhelming the overall restraint of the design. The cap top is engraved with the letter “C,” a direct reference to the Capulet family, while the handcrafted gold nib bears the heart-and-dagger engraving alongside the name “Juliet.”
This configuration is carried forward in the Meisterstück Juliet Doué Classique, albeit with a dash of material contrast. The cream resin barrel is retained, but the cap is rendered in gold-coated metal and engraved with the same feather motif. The result is a more pronounced division between surfaces.
The Meisterstück Romeo Precious Resin LeGrand, meanwhile, trades the warm hues of the Juliet editions for a cooler register. Deep teal replaces cream for the precious resin barrel, while leaf engravings take the place of feathers along the cap. Platinum-coated fittings further temper the design, while thorn motifs remain present at the cap top and cone, maintaining a visual link to the rest of the collection. The cap top is engraved with the letter “M,” referencing the Montague family, and the rhodium-coated gold nib is inscribed with the name “Romeo.”
Just like the Juliet editions, the Meisterstück Romeo Doué LeGrand, adds material play to the composition through the introduction of a platinum-coated metal cap that is engraved with the same leaf motif.
While these four instruments are designed to articulate the individual qualities of the two protagonists, Montblanc creates a more tangible union with the Meisterstück Romeo & Juliet Solitaire LeGrand and the Limited Edition 715.
Sporting a cap and barrel finished in teal degradé lacquer, the Solitaire LeGrand is decorated with a gold-coated leaf motif that references the Capulet family orchard. The cap top features the intertwined letters “C” and “M,” invoking the Capulet and Montague families whose rivalry defines the narrative. The gold nib, engraved with “R + J,” reinforces this sense of union.
The series culminates in the Meisterstück Romeo & Juliet Limited Edition 715, which adopts a more sculptural approach while remaining anchored to the same symbolic framework. Crafted from Ag 925 sterling silver, the pen features lacquered leaf motifs and solid gold inlays representing doves and the moon. Its limitation number refers to the structure of Shakespeare’s play, while thorn motifs and the heart-and-dagger engraving maintain continuity with the broader collection.
