Montegrappa’s long-lived Ducale (or “ducal” – that is, ‘of a duke’ or, more properly, ‘of a Doge’) collection of pens and other accessories appeared in the 1930s as the top-of-the-range pens of the Elmo line (Elmo being the original name of the Montegrappa company), drawing inspiration from the Venetian Doge’s palace. The current Ducale range consists of fountain pens, rollerballs and ballpoint pens in either black or Emperador brown, with a choice of rose gold or palladium trim.

A generously-sized writing instrument, demonstrating perfect balance, the Ducale is a joy to hold and a delight with which to write.