{"product_id":"chatterley-montegrappa-legacy-extra-grande-cinnamon-celluloid-limited-edition-fountain-pen","title":"Chatterley Montegrappa Legacy Extra Large Cinnamon-Colored Celluloid Fountain Pen – Limited Edition","description":"\u003cdiv aria-labelledby=\"tab-title-description\" class=\"woocommerce-Tabs-panel woocommerce-Tabs-panel--description panel entry-content wc-tab\" id=\"tab-description\" role=\"tabpanel\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChatterley Montegrappa Legacy Extra Grande Cinnamon Celluloid Limited Edition Fountain Pen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis pen has been used with care; it comes with its original box and documents. It is equipped with a size “Fine” (F) 18-karat gold nib and uses a “Power Push” filling system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the limited-edition “Montegrappa Legacy Extra Power Push.” This collection is available in 24 celluloid varieties, many of which are now completely or almost completely sold out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA word about celluloid, a rare material highly prized by collectors: although it has been used in pen manufacturing for over a century, it is no longer produced today. The constraints associated with its manufacture and curing process make it practically impossible to produce. This material is highly toxic to work with and extremely flammable; therefore, even if a manufacturer capable of producing the necessary quantities could be found, the costs would be astronomical. The minimum volumes required for a single model or color are so high that they would allow for the production of thousands of pens. Furthermore, celluloid must undergo a curing phase in the form of sheets—a process that can take several years, with no guarantee that the result will be satisfactory. Premature cutting would irreparably ruin the material, and the celluloid would risk warping shortly after the pen is shaped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the celluloid has matured, it is cut into bars and then shaped into various parts. These parts must then undergo another curing phase. At Montegrappa, for example, the components are placed in a low-temperature oven for at least one year to ensure perfect quality and exceptional durability. It therefore takes about 3 to 4 years—and a substantial financial investment for a single color—before one can hope for a return on investment, and that is provided the entire process goes smoothly. This is why, unfortunately, no one produces genuine celluloid nitrate anymore. The existing stocks are therefore all that remains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBelow you will find a photograph of the curing oven at Montegrappa, taken during our visit in April 2019. As you can see, the celluloid was stored there for several years to cure, thus ensuring impeccable quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection is a tribute to the beauty of celluloid!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis model features a “Power Filler” filling system, which differs from the classic piston mechanism found on the “Extra” range. You access the “Power Filler” system through the central part of the section, as illustrated below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach celluloid variant features, on its clip, a tastefully engraved emblem—reminiscent of a class ring—and is adorned with an elegant stone matching the color of the material. This engraving indicates the year as well as the name of one of the most remarkable and prestigious pen models for which this celluloid was used. Each celluloid edition is limited and numbered, with only 10 copies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"À vérifier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55421572546897,"sku":"MSCHATMGLGCYCIN","price":669.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1093\/0231\/7393\/files\/L1110777_812da1ac-2b59-449b-b89c-7d35570fee0d.jpg?v=1792859361","url":"https:\/\/stylodeluxe.com\/en\/products\/chatterley-montegrappa-legacy-extra-grande-cinnamon-celluloid-limited-edition-fountain-pen","provider":"Stylo de Luxe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}