Montegrappa has teamed up with Automobili Lamborghini to create a fountain pen inspired by the legendary Miura, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the supercar that helped define the modern mid-engine sports car. The standout feature is built directly into the cap. A miniature pop-up headlight made from natural rock crystal rises from its housing at the press of a button, recreating one of the Miura’s most recognizable design details in a surprisingly functional way.
The pen’s shape echoes the Miura’s rounded bodywork, while its black ribbed clip recalls the distinctive slatted details surrounding the original headlights. The end cap takes inspiration from the car’s louvered engine cover, and the barrel is available in three colors: Giallo Fly yellow, Verde Miura green, and black. Rather than simply printing the Lamborghini logo on a luxury writing instrument, Montegrappa has translated specific automotive features into the pen’s physical design.
The miniature headlight is more than a decorative sculpture. Its domed rock crystal element sits above an engraved base designed to resemble the texture of the original lamp reflector. A tactile push-button mechanism tilts it upward from a dark-rimmed recess, capturing the theatrical movement of the Miura’s headlights. The lamp does not illuminate, but its mechanical action gives the pen an interactive detail that collectors will find difficult to ignore.
Underneath the automotive styling, the fountain pen offers traditional high-end craftsmanship. It features an 18-karat gold nib with ruthenium plating and an engraved Lamborghini shield, paired with an ebonite feed. Buyers can choose nib sizes ranging from Extra Fine to Broad, as well as a 1.1 mm Stub option. The pen uses a cartridge or converter filling system, with both cartridges and a converter included.
Measuring 161 mm long and 20 mm across, the fountain pen weighs 87 grams. A rollerball version is also available, retaining the same overall design and pop-up headlight while replacing the fountain pen nib with a black conical tip. Both versions arrive in a lacquered wooden case lined with genuine leather inspired by the Miura’s interior.
Montegrappa is producing the collection in three colors, with 60 fountain pens and 60 rollerballs in each finish. That brings the total production to 360 pieces worldwide. The fountain pen is priced at €8,250, positioning it firmly in the realm of collectible luxury accessories rather than everyday stationery. Pre-orders are open, with deliveries expected to begin in mid-November 2026.
The collaboration follows Montegrappa and Lamborghini’s earlier partnership for the automaker’s 60th anniversary in 2023. This time, however, the design takes a more sculptural approach, drawing on the Miura’s flowing lines and distinctive mechanical details. For enthusiasts who appreciate both automotive history and finely crafted writing instruments, the result is a miniature tribute to one of Lamborghini’s most enduring icons.
