Montegrappa David Bowie Blackstar Fountain Pen

Montegrappa’s Icons series salutes trailblazers: protagonists who transcended their craft to etch their names into the cultural zeitgeist. Whether as a musician, producer, storyteller, actor or fashion idol, few figures have left a deeper, more eclectic mark than David Bowie.

A hyper-modern silhouette taps the essence of a global icon: reflecting on Bowie’s legacy through the lens of his landmark final album. Like the artist it celebrates, Montegrappa’s limited-edition David Bowie: ★ is enigmatic, meticulously crafted and firmly ahead of the curve.

Deep black ruthenium metal finishes reflect the mood and tone of Bowie’s final opus with maximum fidelity. Subtle tonal contrasts evoke the symbolism and complex textures of ★.

Throughout Bowie’s life, daring, calculated staging was always central to his identity.

Diamond- and laser-engraved detailing features on every component. Motifs, grids and glyphs from Jonathan Barnbrook’s award-winning art direction are reproduced with high-precision tooling in a luxurious writing instrument that captures and perpetuates Bowie’ mystique.

A limited edition of 801 pieces recalls David Bowie’s birthday and the January 8 release date of his final album. Individual numbering is applied to series of 401 fountain pens (#1-401) and 400 rollerballs (#402-801).

High-calibre materials and engineering distinguish all Montegrappa writing instruments.

David Bowie: from brass, and coated with resilient, ★ is handcrafted ultra-black ruthenium.

Special, presentation-grade packaging reinterprets the original album artwork to showcase Montegrappa David Bowie: ★ in free-standing and wall-mounted display modes.

Montegrappa’s Icons series began in 2010 and has previously honoured figures as revered and diverse as Elvis Presley, Muhammad Ali and Sophia Loren.

The album also known as ‘Blackstar’ was recorded in secret and released to wide acclaim on Bowie’s 69th birthday, two days prior to his passing