Imperial Year of the Dragon

Imperial Year of the Dragon - Limited Edition

Montegrappa CEO Giuseppe Aquila calls it “technologically advanced with a hardcore vintage patina.”
- The editions also include a 2mm AAA ruby ​​set in the pocket clip, a nod to dragon blood that sparks the imagination.
Embodying the spirit of the dragon is central to the design, as Aquila explains: “The five claws of the Imperial Dragon represent absolute power over the elements.”
The great Chinese emperors considered themselves descendants of dragons, possessing traits such as intelligence, ambition and charisma.
“We want the owners of our writing instruments to feel that same kind of empowerment,” he adds.
- According to ancient legend, dragons are described as hybrid creatures of nine beings—a desirable number reflected in the numbered editions of 333 pieces.
Fittingly, the Imperial Year of the Dragon represents a hybrid itself, combining materials and elements from Montegrappa’s heritage.
This design combines sterling silver for the first time with Juma®, an exotic, biophilic resin destined for future Year of the Dragon editions in 2024.
These editions will continue to blend the iconic codes of the Extra with the dragon theme that has played such a significant role in the family company’s history.
- The componentry and engineering of the Imperial Year of the Dragon adhere to the benchmark specifications of the Extra family, especially for the fountain pens which feature an exclusive 8mm “hungry dragon” nib in 18K gold,
an ebonite barrel and Montegrappa’s patented 32-tooth piston filling system.
With a high precious metal content, the imposing weight of 73g lends an opulence and grandeur that is in perfect harmony with aesthetics and performance;
- All Montegrappa writing instruments are handcrafted in Italy at the family company’s headquarters, located at the foot of Monte Grappa in Bassano del Grappa. Since 1912, the historic Montegrappa factory,
run by craftsmen, has combined craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology to continually push the boundaries of writing instrument design.