Water Element WATER Alchemist Montegrappa Rollerball Pen

Alchemists were pioneers in the fields of chemistry, biology, and metallurgy. Montegrappa is an alchemist in the art of writing instrument manufacturing. Inspired by the novel by Brazilian author Paulo Coelho, the Italian manufacturer Montegrappa created a fountain pen: “Alchemist”. The collection was officially launched in Bassano del Grappa on Saint Joseph’s Day, March 19, 2012. When the pen was first presented to the writer, 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.

Alchemist represents the four elements: air, fire, earth, and water. Only 125 pieces of each element’s fountain pen are produced. This true work of art is a delight for the soul and the eye. The design of the pen embodies the spiritual essence of the novel. It makes an extraordinary impression, and the craftsmanship and precision in recreating its details place it, in our opinion, among the most beautiful pens of recent 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 decorated with "Divine Eye" gazing at the Earth.

In 1986, Brazilian writer 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. 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 ballpoints) represent the number of languages into which the novel has been translated.
900 pieces of the Sterling Silver/Resin edition (450 fountain pens and 450 ballpoints) mark the number of first edition copies.
1000 pieces of the Sterling Silver/Enamel edition symbolize the four elements — earth, water, air, and fire (125 of each type of fountain pen and ballpoint).
16 pieces of the Gold/Diamond edition.

A seemingly simple story about a shepherd seeking happiness takes the form of a travel adventure. The Alchemist pen will be a milestone in the history of writing instruments. Montegrappa has created a pen that is extraordinarily beautiful and highly expressive in its structure.

Manufacturer

Montegrappa

Model

Alchemist Sterling Silver Rollerball Pen - Water

Nib

on the cap, made of silver coated with lacquer, featuring the Sun and Moon symbols on a rotating mechanism, the body contains 7 elements of alchemy metals, the clip opens like a cartographer’s compass, the end of the pen is crowned with the so-called Divine Eye

Body

125 pieces

Limited Edition

product temporarily unavailable

Delivery Time

upon request, shipping to the specified address in an elegant gift box, with the option to include a card with a dedication or wishes

Shipping/Gift

upon request, engraving or embossing of any text, dedication, or initials