Montblanc’s polished, high-quality writing instruments and timepieces have brought the brand international renown, and its recent forays into luxury leather goods and accessories have enjoyed similar success. The fountain pens exude elegance: the Herbert von Karajan edition, which forms part of a series of donation pens to support the arts, is a fitting tribute to the eponymous pianist, who was closely involved with the Vienna Philharmonic and the Vienna State Opera.