Montblanc celebrates the 110th anniversary of its pioneering spirit with the “Heritage
Rouge et Noir” collection, revisiting the legendary writing implement with the same
refined craftsmanship that has characterised the Maison for generations.
“Rouge et Noir” identifies the first series of “Fountain Pen” writing instruments
introduced by Montblanc in 1909 and inspired by the renowned novel by Stendhal.
The cap of the writing instrument features a sinuous snake, one of the oldest
mythological figures and a favourite decorative motif of “Art Nouveau” artists at the time
the Rouge & Noir collection was first introduced.
It is from the restyling of the iconic writing instrument, from this combination of evoked
passions, style and elegance, aspirations and desire for novelty and change that the
“Rouge & Noir Limited Edition” eyewear draws its inspiration.
All the details of this exclusive writing instrument are reflected in an aviator shape
frame with double bridge that represents the highest expression of exquisite
craftsmanship. The snake motif on the cap reappears in the gold plated metal reeded
edge of the front, while the temple tips recall the shape of a snake’s head. The red and
black chromatic combination of the writing implement appears again in the frame
temples, reinterpreted in Mazzucchelli acetate exclusively for this special edition. Every
frame is flawlessly finished by hand, numbered and dated “1906”, the year the Maison
was established. The words “Limited Edition” feature on the temples, making each
frame unique.