Montegrappa Blue Blazer
Fountain Pen Hands on and Giveaway
What is it: The Blue Blazer is a stainless steel fountain pen in the “Fortuna” body style from Montegrappa. The pen features a steel nib with an intricate pattern on it that gets fed ink via a cartridge/converter filling system. What makes this pen stand out from the rest is the unique finish, created by applying extreme heat to the stainless steel body. The result is a rainbow-colored swirly pattern that appears to change as the light hits it.
Where you can get it: You can pick up a Montegrappa Blue Blazer Fountain Pen from Goldspot Pens right here. The Blue Blazer goes for $450. Orders from Goldspot get free shipping as well as a few freebies that they’re throwing in on orders over $99. Thank you to Goldspot and Kenro Industries for providing this awesome pen to give away!
Notes: The Blue Blazer is definitely one interesting pen to look at. The colors, shape, and size of the pen all add up to an impressive looking and feeling fountain pen. Based on the Fortuna body style, the Blue Blazer is a medium-large pen weighing in at a hefty 48g. I don’t think that the pen is too heavy, as it’s nicely balanced and feels good in hand. The cap is quite heavy, and adds a considerable amount of length to the pen when posted. For me, it’s just too much. Some writers may find the pen okay when posted, but I believe most will prefer it uncapped. The clip has a small roller at the bottom and feels really sturdy. The engraving on the cap band and “1912” on the top of the cap add some subtle branding without being too “in your face”.
The fine nib on the Blazer lays down a thin line. It’s nice and smooth, especially considering how fine it is. I would say that the ink flow is somewhere between light and medium. This is a nib that I like to use on lesser-quality paper that tends to absorb ink. Since the flow is on the lighter side, it leaves a nice, clean line on standard copy paper. It’s no slouch on premium paper like Rhodia either. 
The Blue Blazer is an interesting pen. The hand-finished flame burnishing adds a nice touch, and makes each pen unique. At $450, the pen is by no means cheap but it’s one of the more interesting pens out there, especially when compared to all of the other black and silver pens that populate the fountain pen world. Want to get your hands on a Montegrappa Blue Blazer? Well, you just might be able to because this one is being given away. Read on to find out how to enter!
Update:
The winner was contacted today, thank you to everyone for entering and to Goldspot Pens and Kenro Industries for the awesome prize. Stay tuned for more giveaways in the future!
The Giveaway
This giveaway is for one Montegrappa Blue Blazer Fountain Pen with a Fine Nib, provided by Goldspot Pens. To enter, all you have to do is:
Subscribe to edjelley.com via email. Please see the below image for how to do that. The sign up box is on the top right of the website’s homepage.Once you’re signed up, please leave ONE comment below.If you are already subscribed via email, just leave a comment letting me know.
If you don’t see your comment right away, it may be in moderation, please hang tight! The giveaway is open to residents of the USA only. Please, only one entry per person. Please make sure to use a valid email when commenting, as this is how I will contact the winner. Each entrant will be assigned a number based on the comment section. The winner will be chosen with a random number generator at the end of the contest on Friday, March 16th at 12:00EST. I will never sell your emails or use them for anything else other than post updates when something new gets posted on the blog.
Disclaimer: This pen was provided free of charge by Goldspot Pens and Kenro Industries. Please keep that in mind when reading the hands-on.
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That is such a mesmerizing finish.
I mean, it’s not what I would choose if I were buying it, but it’s pretty neat.
That pen is just breathtaking. Thanks for the review and the opportunity to win.
Great blog. Beautiful photo of your son. You’re blessed. Great looking pen, too.
That disclaimer at the end is so important to building trust. I love it. Of course the pen is gorgeous too
Such a beautiful pen!
Beautiful pen, thanks for the chance!
Pretty pen! Thanks for the chance.
Thanks for doing this! This is a gorgeous pen
Looks like a beautiful instrument.
Gorgeous pen, thanks for the giveaway.
Oh my gosh, that’s a beauty! I’m so glad I’ve just gotten into pen blogs.
I would love to get my hands on that pen!
Would make a lovely match for my Kaweco Fireblue!
Beautiful pen, thanks for the giveaway!
This is one amazing pen for sure
The pen very beautiful
Beautiful finish and beautiful work on the nib!
I would love to have this pen!
It’s such an interesting pen. Does the finishing make any difference to how the pen feels in the hand?
An impressive, artful looking writing instrument. Very lovely.
This pen would easily stand out in a crowd. Thanks for offering something so nice.
gorgeous pen!
Gorgeous pen! Thanks for the great review and the giveaway opportunity! I’ve subscribed. 🙂
That’s a really cool looking pen!
Love that burnt unique finish
Oooooh. I could use a shiny pen!
Agreed that this is a unique finish, but one I can get behind. Thanks for the review and giveaway.
Good looking pen and interesting review. Really appreciate both the article and the giveaway! Thank you!
Awesome pen!!!
I’ve been an email subscriber for a while now.
Wonderful blog and gorgeous pen! Keep up the good work.
Thanks so much for the opportunity! I love the look of this pen!
That pen is absolutely gorgeous!
Thank you for the great review and awesome giveaway.
Love the finish!
Unique finish!
Subscribed! What a cool looking pen
This is one of the most gorgeous pens i’ve ever laid eyes on. Thank you for the opportunity to win and also for introducing me to a very interesting website!
Ed, I love your work. Fabulous photography! This is the most interesting of Montegrappa’s pens. Already a subscriber, too.
Would love to win this pen. Absolutely gorgeous, but not within budget range.
Hi Ed, love your work. Fabulous photography. Already a subscriber, too.
What a cool design! Having a lighter flow nib makes such a huge difference when trying to use a FP for every day use. I have to write faster than I like with my medium tipped Parker 75.
Good luck everyone!
Lovely pen! Can’t believe I haven’t been following your site until now!
Montegrappa Blazer is a beautiful pen and incredible price point for the quality and reputation. Beautiful finish.
Droooooooling over this pen. Thanks for the chance!!!
This is simply one of the most beautiful finishes I’ve ever seen! This would be cherished!
Nice pen…I wonder how (if) it will patina over time.
What a stunning pen!
Beautiful pen!!