In its new limited edition writing tools series, Montblanc pays tribute to the memory and legacy of the Hollywood icon.
Since 2009, with its Montblanc Great Characters limited edition, the House pays tribute to exceptional individuals: from outstanding cultural figures to great thinkers and leaders whose destinies and activities left an indelible mark in the history of human civilization. A recent novelty of this collection is dedicated to the cultural heritage of James Byron Dean (1931–1955), one of the greatest stars of American cinema who was best remembered for his starring in East of Heaven, Rebel Without a Cause and Giant. The design of the limited edition Montblanc Great Characters Limited Edition James Dean ™ * series reflects the story of the rebellious hero who still continues to excite the minds with the sincerity of his emotional play 65 years after his tragic death.
The limited series includes 99 copies. This number refers to 1999, when the American Film Institute published a list of outstanding stars of the golden age of Hollywood, and James Dean was included as the greatest actor of his time. The decorative elements of the limited edition Montblanc Great Characters James Dean ™ Limited Edition 99 are inspired by the invaluable contribution of the legend to the history of cinema. Made of white resin, they top the upper part of the body, and on the opposite side, the writing tool is decorated with an emblem made of mother of pearl.
Montblanc Great Characters James Dean ™ Limited Edition 1931 with 1931 copies of rollerball pens and fountain pens, according to the year of birth of James Dean, is devoted to the passionate addiction of the movie star to high-speed cars. This incredible interest in cars was his admiration for speed. The actor called his Porsche "Little Bastard", this nickname was contrived during the filming in his latest The Giant. The body of 925 sterling silver writing tool is decorated with an engraved pattern resembling a Porsche 550 Spyder radiator grill. The contrasting cap is made of precious wood, and the clip in the shape of a gun is inspired by the weapon that Dean’s hero carried with him in The Giant. The tip of the cap is decorated with a pattern resembling a dollar banknote and refers to the “East of Paradise” painting, and the feather of 18-carat solid gold with a rhodium coating is decorated with an engraving of a racing flag.
Montblanc Great Characters James Dean ™ Edition writing tools are supplemented with a notebook with a red leather cover and James Dean ink inspired by the red color of the red jacket of the hero from The Rebel Without a Cause. The ink is available both in bottles and in the form of refills for rollerball pens or ballpoint pens.