Based in the picturesque Italian town of Bassano del Grappa, Montegrappa has been making beautiful, functional pens since 1912—pens that inspire the writer to write. Among them is the Ducale, an homage to the Doge’s Palace (or Palazzo Ducale). A true embodiment of Venetian culture and the Gothic style, it remains one of the city’s most famous landmarks to this day. Meanwhile, the Ducale Murano also pays tribute to Murano, a string of islands known for their glassmaking. Each pen’s generous size, architectural elements, and pearlescent sea-like colors harken back to its namesakes. The resin body is well balanced, making it a pleasure to write with. To make the pen easier to tuck into your pocket, the clip is fashioned with a rolling ball.