Fountain Pens

Fountain pen – “ELMO 01”. When creating the Elmo 01 collection, Montegrappa tried to preserve the original design of the first writing instruments as much as possible and take into account the approaches of Heinrich Helm. The new pen, like its distant predecessor, echoes the international style of the 1920s, once created by the Bauhaus. In 2019, this legendary German school, which revolutionized architecture and design around the world, turns 100 years old. This Elmo 01 writing instrument is made of precious resin in classic black and complemented by alloy steel details. The base of the cap is decorated with a laconic brand logo. The nib is traditionally decorated with an engraving in the form of a geometric Montegrappa pattern.

An honest character and impeccable appearance were the hallmarks of many of the early Elmo pens used in offices and classrooms across Italy in the 1920s. Here, an archive design by factory co-founder Heinrich “Elmo” Helm provides the basis for a silhouette that minimizes the use of metal parts without sacrificing decorative style.

Elmo is a touchstone in Montegrappa’s formative years and a name synonymous with the democratization of writing in Italy. As technical director of the country’s first fountain pen factory, Heinrich Helm was tasked with making its products available for mass consumption. A century later, Helm’s minimalist tapered tips are still an elegant alternative to expensive metals, leaving room for the bare essentials – good writing.

An honest character and impeccable appearance were the hallmarks of many of the early Elmo designs that populated the Italian offices and classrooms of the 1920s. Archival designs from co-founder Heinrich “Elmo” Helm provide a blueprint for a silhouette that minimizes the use of metal parts without sacrificing decorative flair. The delicate knurled brass clamp is a reminder that great design is timeless.

The body of the Montegrappa Elmo 02 fountain pen is made of precious black resin, the finishing elements are steel. The stainless steel nib is decorated with an engraving in the form of the brand’s signature pattern. The removable cap on the thread has the inscription “Montegrappa”. The pen is filled with Montegrappa ink cartridges or ink from the bottle using a converter (included). Supplied in a branded gift box.