First appearing in the 1930s, the Ducale fountain pen marked the arrival of Haute de Gamme writing instruments for Elmo - the original name for Montegrappa. "Ducale" acknowledges the famed Doge's Palace, or the Palazzo Ducale, one of the symbols of Venice and a masterpiece of Gothic design. Located in Piazza San Marco, between the Piazzetta and the Pier, it embodies the essence of Venetian culture and tradition. Such ideals were incorporated into a pen that exudes sophistication and dignity.

For Montegrappa - based for over a century in its home of Bassano del Grappa and located a mere 80km from Venice - the proximity of this remarkable city and the grandeur of its architecture add to the significance of a pen whose form was inspired by both. This silky smooth Oversized Version of the Ducale line called the Ducale Grande is truly masterpiece. Its balanced weight makes it feel heavy without feeling hefty.

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