{"product_id":"montegrappa-extra-1930-red-celluloid-fountain-pen-1","title":"Montegrappa Extra 1930 Red Celluloid Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Montegrappa Extra 1930 Red Celluloid Fountain Pen captures the material richness and substantial proportions that made the Extra one of Montegrappa’s defining modern classics. Its vivid red celluloid is paired with sterling-silver appointments and a traditional piston-filling architecture, creating a pen that feels rooted in the golden age of Italian writing instruments without becoming purely nostalgic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCraftsmanship \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Extra 1930 was conceived as a modern interpretation of Montegrappa pens from the 1930s, and its construction reflects that heritage. The cap and barrel are formed from richly patterned celluloid, a material prized for its depth, warmth, and natural visual variation. Sterling-silver trim—including the broad center band and Montegrappa’s signature roller clip—adds weight and definition without overwhelming the celluloid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed celluloid is especially effective on the Extra because the large cap and barrel give the material room to show its layered pattern. The color shifts from saturated red to darker internal veining depending on the angle, making the pen feel far more dimensional than a uniformly colored resin body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWriting Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is fitted with an 18k gold Medium nib and an ebonite feed. The combination gives the pen the soft, traditional feel expected from a large Italian fountain pen, while the piston filling system provides a self-contained mechanism appropriate to the Extra’s classic construction. The larger body gives the pen a deliberate, substantial presence in hand, making it especially appealing to writers who prefer a fuller grip and more authoritative balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCollector Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly celluloid Extra 1930 models remain among the most recognizable expressions of Montegrappa’s modern luxury-pen identity. Red celluloid is particularly striking because the material’s internal patterning prevents the finish from appearing flat or uniform. In New Old Stock condition with its original presentation intact, this example offers the combination of vintage-era material character and unused condition that collectors increasingly seek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Extra 1930\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Red Celluloid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriting Type: Fountain Pen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimary Color: Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNib: Medium, 18k Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed: Ebonite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilling System: Piston\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrim: Sterling Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of Origin: Italy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: New Old Stock - Original Boxes and Papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Montegrappa","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":67723170578707,"sku":null,"price":1799.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2083\/6627\/files\/Montegrappa-Extra-1930-Red-Celluloid-Fountain-Pen-uncapped-leaning.jpg?v=1792689297","url":"https:\/\/www.truphaeinc.com\/products\/montegrappa-extra-1930-red-celluloid-fountain-pen-1","provider":"Truphae","version":"1.0","type":"link"}