Skulls & Roses explores the grey zone between vitality and mortality on Italy’s flagship pen

One person’s tattoo is nobody else’s business: How the quintessential Italian pen is reborn.

@Montegrappa Skulls & Roses Limited Edition Fountain Pen and Rollerball

Speranza e terrore. Luce e oscurità. Vita e morte.

For the first time, Montegrappa’s famed Extra Pen silhouette is transformed – flouting traditional rules in pursuit of a grittier truth. New beginnings define the body and soul of Skulls & Roses luxury writing instrument.

As the souls of Halloween and the Day of the Dead are roused, the quintessential Italian pen is reborn with a new message. Advanced engraving techniques transform the timeless Montegrappa Extra. Turn over a new leaf with Skulls & Roses. The classic, with a rebellious twist.

@Montegrappa Skulls & Roses

Montegrappa Skulls & Roses manifests new beginnings in both style and spirit.

On it, intricate full-body tattoo engraving subverts the Extra’s classical contours to illustrate the perpetual struggle between vitality and mortality. Only after death may rebirth take place. This is a pen for pivotal moments.

Realised in sterling silver, Skulls & Roses is a statement of intent. Advanced, multi-axis engraving creates a dense, interwoven motif that reminds to confront our hopes and fears in order to seize the day. Set into our hallmark contour clip, a lone diamante represents the creative lifeblood that drives maverick souls forward.

@Montegrappa Skulls & Roses Limited Edition Fountain Pen and Rollerball

“One person’s tattoo is nobody else’s business” Don Ed Hardy

“Since its 1930s heyday, our famed Extra silhouette has lost nothing in relevance. Now, a special, small-batch reissue flouts traditional rules in pursuit of a grittier truth. Around classical contours, monochromatic, all-over tattoo explores the spaces between vitality and mortality. It is here where we find the strength to defy destiny and seek new paths.” – Montegrappa.

A grip section of veined Montegrappite artisanal resin promises the sensation of total control. Editions of 333 rollerballs and fountain pens reference the Angel Number: a sign to embrace individuality and forge ahead in search of acceptance and love.

Life’s turning points should always be captured in words. Defy destiny.

The Skulls & Roses Limited Edition is priced at € 3,350 for the fountain pen edition and € 2,850 for the rollerball version.

@Montegrappa Skulls & Roses Limited Edition Fountain Pen and Rollerball

@Montegrappa Skulls & Roses Limited Edition Fountain Pen and Rollerball