The Phoenician Scheme, a film by American director and screenwriter Wes Anderson, features two unique Montblanc writing instruments, inspired by historical instruments found in the Maison’s archives. The Heritage Rouge et Noir Coral with a serpentine clip, discontinued in 2019, was brought back into limited production for The Phoenician Scheme. The fountain pen’s coral colorway and snake-shaped clip were inspired by a 1920s Rouge et Noir writing instrument from Montblanc’s archives. The film’s prop masters customized the pieces to resemble the original 1920s version, with each fountain pen painted black.
Meisterstück 149 ‘50s Look’: Also referred to as the ‘Birthright Pen’ in the film, two pieces of this custom-made version of Montblanc’s most iconic writing instrument were created to closely resemble the Meisterstück’s design as it was in the 1950s, to match the film’s 1950s setting. This custom-made Meisterstück 149 features two-toned rings on the cap and the engraving ‘149’ on the cone.
The Meisterstück has left an indelible mark since it first appeared in 1924, becoming synonymous with Montblanc as the Maison’s most recognizable product and a symbol of writing culture. To celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2024, Montblanc partnered with Wes Anderson to create a special short film titled 100 Years of Meisterstück, taking viewers on a journey into Montblanc’s extraordinary world as seen through the filmmaker’s eyes.
