Alchemist Montegrappa Air Fountain Pen

A true work of art is a joy for the soul and the eye. The Alchemist represents the four elements: air, fire, earth, and water. Inspired by the novel of Brazilian author Paulo Coelho, the Italian manufacturer Montegrappa created the fountain pen: “Alchemist”. The collection was officially inaugurated in Bassano del Grappa on Saint Joseph’s Day, March 19, 2012. When the pen was first presented to the author, Paulo remarked: “I am impressed by the immense power of this pen.” The pen is heavy, not only in weight but also in the message and symbols that are incorporated throughout the entire design.

 Only 125 copies of each elemental fountain pen are produced. Montegrappa has crafted an extraordinarily beautiful pen with a highly expressive structure. The design embodies the spiritual essence of the novel. This pen makes a remarkable impression, and the perfection of craftsmanship and precision in detailing place it, in our opinion, among the most beautiful pens of the past few years! The body 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 wheels symbolize 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 "Divine Eye" gazing at the earth.

In 1986, Brazilian author Paulo Coelho undertook 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. Over 65 million copies have been sold, translated into 71 languages. This is a world record for the most translations of a book published during the author’s lifetime.  A seemingly simple story about a shepherd seeking happiness, it takes the form of a travel adventure, thanks to fascinating characters who influence his decisions.

The Alchemist edition includes a total of 1987 pieces of fountain and ballpoint pens to commemorate the first edition of the novel.  71 pieces of the Solid Gold edition (38 fountain pens and 33 ballpoint pens) — representing the number of languages into which the novel has been translated.
900 pieces of the Sterling Silver/Resin edition (450 fountain pens and 450 ballpoint pens) — representing the number of first edition copies.
1000 pieces of the Sterling Silver/Enamel edition symbolizing the four elements — earth, water, air, and fire (125 of each fountain pen and ballpoint pen). 16 pieces of the Gold/Diamond edition.

Alchemists were pioneers in chemistry, biology, and metallurgy. Montegrappa is an alchemist in the field of writing instruments. The Alchemist pen will be a milestone in the history of these tools.

Manufacturer

Montegrappa

Model

Alchemist Sterling Silver Fountain Pen - Air

Nib

gold, engraved with a peacock, as it was believed that its feathers represent the cosmos illuminated by the sun

Body

on the cap, a symbol of the Sun and Moon on a rotating mechanism; the pen body contains 7 alchemical metal elements; the clip opens like a cartographer’s compass; the end of the pen is crowned with the so-called "Divine Eye"

Filling System

cartridge converter

Limited Edition

125 pieces

Processing Time

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Shipping/Gift

upon request, shipping to a specified address in an elegant gift box, 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