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1 MASTERS FOR MEISTERSTÜCK MEISTERSTÜCK L AUBR AC

2 COMMITTED TO A CULTURED LIFESTYLE. For more than one hundred years the name Montblanc has epitomized the art of writing. The classic Fountain Pen, the Meisterstück first produced in 1924, has long become an icon. Not only because of its timeless beauty, but also because of the unmistakable values that take on a new and greater significance as modern life develops faster and faster; values such as tradition, fine craftsmanship and an appreciation of the need to take time for the essential things in life. The white Montblanc emblem on the cap top represents the Mont Blanc snow-covered summit with its six glacial valleys. It was first introduced a hundred years ago and today reminds of a commitment to finest European craftsmanship. The emblem has become one of the world s best-known and most respected.

3 Forge de Laguiole has created instantly recognisable knives that have become enduring icons all over the world. Ever since its introduction in 1829, each knife is assembled and finished by hand with infinite precision from start to finish by a single artisan. The most important components in the production are time, experience and craftsmanship. Each of the up to 180 steps in the fabrication takes place in the small village of Laguiole, situated in the L Aubrac region of southern France. Each knife is sawn, chiselled, assembled and polished by an artisan in the traditional manner, giving it an individual shape and personality. Originally used locally, a Forge de Laguiole knife is today an internationally recognized cult object, a design benchmark and a synonym of the French art of living. THE KNIFE THAT BECAME A LEGEND.

4 Masters for Meisterstück L Aubrac Special Edition. The Masters for Meisterstück Collections are a series of Editions that pay tribute to both the paradigm of excellence of the Meisterstück as well as to the visionary traditions of other master craftsmen and to their long-standing dedication to product excellence. The Collections draw on the wealth of expertise, handed down over the years from one generation to the next. The Masters for Meisterstück L Aubrac brings together the quintessential expertise of Montblanc, as the Maison of exquisite Writing Instruments and Forge de Laguiole, as the epitome of traditional French quality knives. The result is masterpieces of exceptional artistry that carefully interpret the spirit and principles of the archetypes that made them possible. MASTERS FOR MEISTERSTÜCK. MASTERPIECES OF ARTISTRY.

THE LEGACY OF RARE ARTISANSHIP. In the centuries-old tradition of European craftsmanship, the Meisterstück marks the culmination of a craftsman s journey from apprentice to master.

5 THE LEGACY OF RARE ARTISANSHIP. In the centuries-old tradition of European craftsmanship, the Meisterstück marks the culmination of a craftsman s journey from apprentice to master. It not only demonstrates the refinement of his skill, it establishes his legitimacy within the guild, earning him the right to pass on his knowledge and ability to future artisans. Expressing pure, timeless devotion to the sacred art of fine craftsmanship, the term and the weight of tradition behind it illuminate the very core of Montblanc s philosophy. It is for this reason that the word was chosen to signify the iconic Montblanc Fountain Pen a lasting achievement that has been hailed by the name Meisterstück for almost a century now.

SELECTED MATERIALS BLENDED WITH IMPECCABLE CR AFTSMANSHIP. Perennial manufacturing techniques come alive in the Montblanc Artisan Atelier for the Masters for Meisterstück L Aubrac Editions.

6 SELECTED MATERIALS BLENDED WITH IMPECCABLE CR AFTSMANSHIP. Perennial manufacturing techniques come alive in the Montblanc Artisan Atelier for the Masters for Meisterstück L Aubrac Editions. The Writing Instruments are created with some of the finest natural materials that are also used to create the unmistakable knife handles at Forge de Laguiole. Each material is meticulously selected before it is sculptured by hand. Originally, handles were made from local cattle horn, the most durable material available at the time. Today, other materials including French and exotic woods from all around the world are used.

ICONIC CREATIONS THAT EMBRACE THE CULTURE THAT MADE THEM POSSIBLE. The journey from its initial inception to realisation is a breathtaking passage to follow.

7 ICONIC CREATIONS THAT EMBRACE THE CULTURE THAT MADE THEM POSSIBLE. The journey from its initial inception to realisation is a breathtaking passage to follow. At every step in the Atelier, the master craftsmen pour their hearts and souls into creating out of many parts, an individual Masters for Meisterstück L Aubrac piece. The gold nib, the heart of every Montblanc Fountain Pen, is hand crafted in more than 30 individual work steps before the nib tester is satisfied. The high degree of craftsmanship, discreetly applied ornaments and exquisite materials lend the Editions an aura of timeless elegance.

8 SAVOIR-VIVRE ENRICHED WITH A LEGACY OF SAVOIR-FAIRE. Acknowledged for their craftsmanship and by the element of the detail that is inherent to the Collection, the Masters for Meisterstück L Aubrac Atelier Privé Edition are products of meticulous refinement and fascinating design. The Edition is strictly limited to 8 pieces. The three-dimensional pineapple pattern with its many facets is a traditional Laguiole design and one of the most challenging patterns for an Artisan to create. Each facet is set with a diamond. The cap and barrel are made of precious ebony wood. The fittings in 750 white gold and the 18 K gold nib are complemented by the Montblanc Diamond that crowns the cap top. Masters for Meisterstück L Aubrac Atelier Privé Edition Limited to 8 pieces.

9 Creating icons means paying meticulous attention to the smallest of details. Each piece from the Masters for Meisterstück L Aubrac Artisan Edition is handcrafted not for sentimental reasons but because only craftsmen can produce the design and finish required. The cap and barrel, made from precious wood, have chiselled inlays that pay tribute to the veteran manufacturing techniques at Forge de Laguiole. The fittings are crafted in 750 white gold, while the Montblanc brand name is engraved on the cap ring. The Montblanc Diamond on the cap top completes the design of the Limited Edition. Masters for Meisterstück L Aubrac Artisan Edition Limited to 50 pieces. FINE INSTRUMENTS OF SUPREME PRECISION.

10 MASTERS OF CONTEMPOR ARY TR ADITION. Both Forge de Laguiole and Montblanc are steeped in tradition. The Masters for Meisterstück L Aubrac Special Edition is a tribute to the finest master craftsmen and to their almost fastidious love of artistry. The famous small rivets, synonymous with the traditional knife handle, have been carefully embellished on the barrel. A historical Laguiole pattern is finely engraved on the rings enhancing the polish of the precious grenadille wood. Grenadille is considered to be the finest of all turnery timbers, cutting most exactly and finishing to a brilliant waxed surface. The clip is platinum-plated while the fittings are carefully made in sterling silver. The Montblanc emblem, in mother-of-pearl, and the 18 K gold nib round up this Special Edition. The Men s Classic Jewellery Collection completes the Special Edition and includes matching cuff links, key ring and money clip. Masters for Meisterstück L Aubrac Special Edition is available as a Fountain Pen and Rollerball.

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