The Montblanc Writers Edition Homage to Robert Louis Stevenson honors Scottish novelist, poet, and travel writer Robert Louis Stevenson, known for his adventure novels and horror stories. Despite suffering from bronchial conditions, Stevenson continued writing and traveling.
The collection features four editions that evoke Robert Louis Stevenson’s life and work, with each featuring an original interpretation of the skull and crossbones symbol, a compass rose nod to Treasure Island, and his nickname “TUSITALA” or “teller of stories” adorning each nib, all referencing his final years on Samoa.
Writers Edition Homage to Robert Louis Stevenson – Limited Edition
The Fountain Pen, Rollerball, Ballpoint Pen, and Mechanical Pencil are made from special resin and platinum-coated parts. The cap features a treasure chest pattern and a compass rose, inspired by a belaying pin. The black barrel has multiple “X”s, alluding to treasure locations on maps. The Montblanc emblem crowns the edition, featuring an elevated skull and crossbones. The cap features the author’s signature and the year 1866, while the fountain pen features a rhodium-coated nib.
Writers Edition Homage to Robert Louis Stevenson – Limited Edition 1883
The Writers Edition Homage to Robert Louis Stevenson Limited Edition 1883 Fountain Pen and Rollerball are made of metal and precious lacquer, featuring a barrel depicting the “Hispaniola” ship and a gold-coated cap with a treasure chest pattern and compass rose. The cap features UNDER THE STARRY SKY lettering, the author’s signature, and the year 1871, reflecting Stevenson’s decision to pursue a career as a writer. The Montblanc emblem is framed in red lacquer.
Writers Edition Homage to Robert Louis Stevenson – Limited Edition 94
The Writers Edition Homage to Robert Louis Stevenson Limited Edition 94 is a commemorative pen designed by the Royal Bank of Scotland. It features a solid Au 750 yellow gold grid with lacquer inlays, hand engravings of pirate tale symbols, and a solid Au 750 yellow gold cone with the author’s signature and the year 1888. The pen also features a solid Au 750 bi-colour gold nib with TUSITALA and a palm leaf design, and a Montblanc emblem with a 3-D skull.
Writers Edition Homage to Robert Louis Stevenson – Limited Edition 8
The Writers Edition Homage to Robert Louis Stevenson Limited Edition 8 features a solid Au 750 gold cap hand-engraved with iconic lines from Treasure Island. The cap ring features Stevenson’s signature and 1889 arrival at Apia on the island of Upolo. The barrel structure is inspired by wooden planks with WALRUS written on them, and a cut-out of Upolu, Stevenson’s “personal treasure.” The forepart and fittings are made from rhodium-coated Au 750 Gold, while the cone is made from mahogany wood.
Montblanc’s latest Writers Edition revisits the legacy of a beloved literary genius, writing a new chapter in his extraordinary story to be discovered.
