UPSIZE PH | Montblanc pen collection dedicated to Elvis Presley

Montblanc is dedicating its latest Great Characters Edition to the life and legacy of Elvis Presley, whose live appearances and extravagant outfits made the world of music more exciting.

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 the artist’s great passions: cars. Elvis Presley, known as the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, purchased around 300 models during his lifetime and gave most of them away as gifts. His 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 V shape of the clip and its 8-hole design reminiscent of the engine block are a further tribute to Elvis Presley’s love of cars.

The pattern on the cap and barrel of the Montblanc Great Characters Elvis Presley Special Edition, as well as the barrel of the Montblanc Great Characters Elvis Presley Limited Edition 1935 and Montblanc Great Characters Elvis Presley Limited Edition 98, are inspired by a ring custom-made for the famous “Aloha in Hawaii” concert. The top of the clip is decorated with the initials “EP” in reference to the design of his sunglasses. 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 so that the crowd would leave the venue.