Why Making Montblanc’s $1,200 Pen Is So Hard | WSJ Coveted
April 21, 2026
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as posted by the channelMontblanc’s fountain pen, the Meisterstück, has been used by leaders like King Charles, Barack Obama and John F. Kennedy. The sought after $1,200 luxury item is the ultimate status symbol. WSJ visited Montblanc’s headquarters in Germany to see the 100 steps it takes to make its signature pen and to learn why it's still so popular after 100 years.
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WSJ's Coveted highlights the precision and process behind expertly-crafted cult favorites — from the pencils beloved by Disney animators to the sushi knives breaking thousands of years of Japanese tradition. These stories show how the smallest everyday items can be transformed into the ultimate luxury splurge.
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