The
History of Montblanc
Montblanc's
First Workforce
In
1906, three men shared the dream of manufacturing fountain pens of the highest
quality. Nearly a century later their company would be responsible for
preserving the legacy of writing culture and defending the heritage of
high-touch in an increasingly high-tech world.
1906
Entrepreneur Claus Johannes Voss and Merchant Christian Lausen with
the aid of Wilhelm Dziambor founded the Simplo-Filler Pen Company.
1910
The Simplo-Filler Pen Company name was changed to the official trade
name Montblanc. Legend has it that the founders decided to name the company
Montblanc during a game of scat when an analogy was drawn between the highest
mountain in Europe, Mont Blanc, and their desire to create writing instruments
of the highest quality.
1913
The cap with the white star was introduced. The white star
represents the snow peaked cap of the Mont Blanc mountain.
1919
The first Montblanc Boutique opened in Hamburg, Germany.
1924 The Montblanc Meisterstück fountain pen was introduced. This award winning design has been showcased in museums worldwide. 1992
Montblanc expanded its luxury lifestyle offerings to include
precious and unique writing instrument finishes, leather accessories
and highly collectible Limited Editions. 1995
Montblanc North America opened five Boutique locations in
major markets such as New York, Boston, Chicago, and San Francisco.
There are now over 125 Montblanc Boutiques worldwide with 25
Boutiques located in the United States, Canada and Mexico. 1997 Montblanc introduced the Meisterstück Watch collection at Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie in Geneva, Switzerland. |
1999
Montblanc celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Meisterstück line by
creating a collection of Limited Anniversary Editions commemorating 75 years
of passion and soul.
The
Montblanc Philosophy
In this high-tech world, the pace of life moves ever faster. The result of this hectic chaos is that we crave things that allow us to pause and reflect. Things which remind us of what is really important in life. Friendship, feelings, individuality. We desire things that reconnect us to our soul. Things which provide the true luxury of time. Time for beauty, time for reflection, time for love. |
Montblanc
strives to uphold the standards and traditions begun nearly a century ago.
Every Montblanc product combines craftsmanship, function, quality and
continuity of design. These give the customer a feeling of true luxury and
convey timelessness. In this way, Montblanc products provide a counter-weight
to the ephemeral nature of so many aspects of modern life.
What
is De-acceleration? De-acceleration
means taking time to pause and appreciate what is truly important. In
today's high-stress world we constantly rush but never really get
anywhere. It seems impossible to keep up with
technology and trends yet, impossible to slow down. By taking
the time to de-accelerate, we restore balance and harmony to our
lives. De-acceleration
is a core philosophy of
Montblanc's and so they have dedicated the entire second floor of
their Flagship Boutique on Madison Avenue to the concept. The
“De-acceleration Studio” is a respite from the turbulence of
everyday life. Customers are invited to sit and read rare books or
peruse art exhibits while sipping tea and listening to classical
music. You
don't need to visit the Studio to put the concept into practice. You
can de-accelerate in the midst of a busy day at the office. Simply
touch the nib of your Montblanc fountain pen to the paper. The ink
flows effortlessly as your words glide across the page. Suddenly, you
realize that your thoughts have slowed and your words have more
importance. You have stolen a moment of time and preserved it.
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Meisterstück
Means Masterpiece
The
future master pours all his skills and ambitions into this piece of
work, which must meet the highest standards to earn the name
“masterpiece.” It is only once this level of artistry has been
achieved, that he earns the honorable title of “Master Craftsman.” Each
and every Montblanc product is hand-crafted by Master Craftsman who
take infinite pride in their work. The effect is that each Montblanc
product is a unique expression of individuality and holds the emotions
of its creator. In short, each Montblanc has a soul. |