A legendary horror classic is re-imagined for writers with Frankenstein L.E.: a menacing new mechanical pen design from Montegrappa. Created entirely in Italy, period materials, inventive engineering and theatrical staging combine on an XXL edition inspired by the iconic, mad-scientist aesthetic of Universal Pictures’ Frankenstein. Limited-edition fountain pens and rollerballs celebrate a film and character that have shaped popular imaginations since their debut in 1931.
Frankenstein L.E. is handcrafted from antiqued brass, and emulates Victorian laboratory equipment with dark ruthenium electroplating. Traces of the mad scientist’s makeshift workmanship inspired the design, with tiny rivets and sutures realised in the mould along with miniature science props. The grip section is the most tactile component of any writing instrument, and is realised in brass and resin, and detailed with laser-engraved lightning charges.
Mechanical complications on Frankenstein L.E. showcase the inventive engineering that has typified many of Montegrappa’s most extravagant designs over the last decade. For this edition, special effects include a spring-loaded capacitor clip, cap release lock, gyro fidget mechanism and a handwheel-operated curio chamber that reveals Frankenstein’s Monster – embedded within the cap. Fountain pens from the edition are equipped with Montegrappa’s supercharged Power-Push filling mechanism feeding a custom, 18K yellow-gold Frankenstein nib. A bottle of green ink is also included.
A prototype of the mad scientist’s lab provides a fitting home for the first edition from Montegrappa’s new Universal Monsters collector imprint. Each is equipped with an operating table with pen restraints and includes a power supply that activates a working plasma ball. Editions of 230 fountain pens and rollerballs reference European standard voltage, and the film’s iconic use of electrification to update the Frankenstein mythos in a time of technological angst.
Developed in close collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences, Frankenstein L.E. is the first luxury writing instrument to be inspired by Universal Pictures’ legendary Universal Monsters archive. Adapting the iconic character’s features to a pen’s shape and ergonomic performance required special expertise and extensive prototyping. The process of design and development for Frankenstein L.E. spanned more than three years.
All Montegrappa writing instruments are manufactured by hand at the company’s headquarters, beneath the Monte Grappa massif in Bassano del Grappa, Italy. Artisan-operated since 1912, Montegrappa’s historic factory boasts state-of-the-art machinery and tooling which enable it to continually challenge the accepted conventions of writing instrument design;
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At The Pleasure of Writing, we hope that you love what you ordered. In the event that you are not satisfied, however, we have policies in places for returns, refunds, and repairs.
Upon receiving your order, be sure to carefully handle and inspect merchandise for any damage or defects; should there be a physical problem with the order, let us know as soon as possible by either calling us at 831-626-8828 or via email at info@thepleasureofwriting.com. The window for notifying us is within 30 days of receipt your order. Return requests received following day will be judged on case-by-case basis and may incur a restocking fee.
At The Pleasure of Writing, we hope that you love what you ordered, but if something is amiss with your order, let us know right away. Upon receiving your shipment, be sure to carefully handle and inspect pens for damage or defect.
Should there be a defect, we will work with you on a solution. In certain cases we can work with the distributor or manufacturer to replace the merchandise, in which case all shipping and handling will be covered. In the event that a refund is wanted for defective items, we will refund 100% of the sale to the payment method.
If the reason for return is based on preference, i.e. you received the item and didn’t like some aspect of it though it is fully functional, we will work with customers on a case-by-case basis to determine the best options. In some cases we may offer either store credit or refunds to payment method less a 15% handling fee (to cover the fees we incur from such returns); either way, we are always happy to work with our clients to help them find exactly the right writing instrument.
Once the necessity of a return has been determined, we will issue a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number, which you should write clearly on the outer box. Return shipping charges will be the responsibility of the customer (except in the case of damage/defect); we recommend shipping via insured ground service with a tracking number.
Returns must be received in their original state, and include all original packaging (warranty papers, cartridges and converters, etc.), and of course if you need to return a product because it is damaged or defective, we will apologize for the inconvenience and make it right.
Note that all returns are at the discretion of The Pleasure of Writing.
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item and the status of your refund; if approved, your agreed-upon refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment within 10 days. Note that some refunds can take time to process depending on banks and credit card companies; if you haven’t received an expected refund, contact your financial institution first.
Note that we are unable to accept returns on any item that came free with another product or was purchased on sale, closeout, or other discounts; additionally, we cannot accept returns on any special-order products that can take many months to prepare, or on pens or nibs that have been modified in any way. Neither can we accept returns on used ink, paper, journals, sealing wax, or other supplies.
Note that we accept inked or dipped fountain pens for return or refund with the 30-day window, but these will incur a 15% fee as we can no longer sell them as new merchandise.
