Distinguished Gold Ballpoint Pen Diamonds Icons Muhammad Ali

Montegrappa launched an exclusive series dedicated to an extraordinary and controversial personality, who features prominently on every list of the most influential figures of the 20th century. The man who revolutionized boxing at every level is none other than Muhammad Ali. He not only achieved an enviable record in the ring but also built an image of a heroic figure outside of it. Since 1912, Montegrappa has been manufacturing fountain pens. It is the only company that produces them in its original factory.

We present to you the "Serie Montegrappa Icons," which pays tribute to cultural icons, regardless of the fields in which their character and achievements have earned them international awards. On November 9, 2005, Muhammad Ali received the Freedom Medal: “Otto Hahn Peace Medal In Gold” awarded by the United Nations Association in Germany, for his contribution to the human rights movement. In terms of the impact of his personality on the 20th century, he became an icon of the highest rank.

To reflect elements of Muhammad Ali's diverse career, Montegrappa combines several characteristic details into the Icon pen “Tribute to Muhammad Ali”. The nib depicts the iconic victorious silhouette with raised arms, just above Ali’s name. A shimmering black resin grip between the nib and the pen body, as well as the body itself finished with mother-of-pearl resin with a black stripe running parallel to the body, are inspired by the distinctive shorts of the boxing champion.

To achieve the desired black-and-white effect, Montegrappa used the most advanced material with unique properties. It has half the weight of glass of the same thickness, excellent optical clarity, and light transmission properties. Additionally, it can withstand extreme temperatures and boasts excellent bending strength and better resistance to damage. Equally important is the emotional pleasure for the writer, which comes from the physical sensation of contact with a warm pen.

The top of the body is adorned with two black bands resembling the upper part of Ali’s socks.
The clip, decorated with a characteristic Montegrappa ball, echoes the shape of the seam on his boxing gloves. The cap layout is designed for speed, while the top of the cap features a ring with the inscription “Word Championship”, set with diamonds. Finally, the cap is decorated with a black-signed autograph, and the top bears an engraved inscription: “Ali The Greatest of All Time”. The limited edition: Icons “Tribute to Muhammad Ali” references the boxer’s life.

The pen concludes a beautiful chapter of his sports career, which he began on October 29, 1960, with his first professional fight against Tunney Hunsaker, and the last one on December 11, 1981, against Trevor Berbick.
Despite being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1984, Ali is still regarded and perceived as an exceptional person and athlete today.

The number 1942 is the year of his birth. The number 61 represents the total number of fights in his professional ring, including 56 wins, 37 by knockout. Guided by these numbers, Montegrappa created 1942 fountain pens and 1942 ballpoint pens made of resin and sterling silver, as well as 61 fountain pens and 56 ballpoint pens made of gold.

An exclusive “knockout” edition is also available, with gold accents, diamond-set on the top of the cap. Only 37 pieces will be produced, and the customer will decide whether it will be a fountain pen or a ballpoint pen. Each gold version will be numbered according to a specific opponent and fight. Each pen will feature an engraving with the fighter’s surname, as well as the date and location of the event.

This exclusive pen is a perfect gift for collectors of timeless icons. It expresses the heroic attitude embodied by both Muhammad Ali and Montegrappa in their pursuit of excellence. Highly recommended!

Manufacturer

Montegrappa

Model

Icons Muhammad Ali Gold with Diamonds Rollerball

Body

covered with pearl resin, finishes in solid gold, cap topped with diamonds

Limited Edition

37 pieces (number of fights won by knockout)

Processing Time

product temporarily unavailable

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