We know that SYLVESTER “SLY” STALLONE has been the biggest fan of Panerai Watches; Even though he’s not the brand ambassador, Stallone always wears the oversized watches by Panerai in many occasions. In fact, he ordered a special custom model from the Swiss manufacturer for his friends as the gift. But, that’s not all, folks!
Sylvester Stallone and Montegrappa Dragon Pen
The Italian-American actor, filmmaker, screenwriter, and film director has also been in love with the oldest Italian brand for fine writing instruments, MONTEGRAPPA since 15 years ago. He was an aficionado and avid collector of Montegrappa pens. He started it up from the very rare version of the Montegrappa Gold Dragon Fountain Pen. The ‘Rocky’ star felt it appropriate to use a solid gold version “artist’s proof” of the pen when it came to signing an important document such as a major contract / monumental deal.
Sylvester Stallone has joined the distinguished gathering of heads-of-state, popes, royalty, musicians, actors, artists, sportsmen, top models, writers and celebrities who have been proud owners of Montegrappa pen. To name a few, his fellow Montegrappa users include Nicolas Sarkozy, Silvio Berlusconi, Vladimir Putin, His Holiness John Paul II, His Majesty King Juan Carlos of Spain, His Majesty King Hussein of Jordan, Her Majesty Queen Sirikit of Thailand, His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei, Michael Jackson, Al Pacino, Antonio Banderas, Bill Cosby, Michael Schumacher, Jean Todt, Stirling Moss, Zinedine Zidane, Michel Platini, Naomi Campbell, Ernest Hemingway, Paulo Coelho and countless others.
And now, the ‘Sylvester – Montegrappa connection’ continues; indeed it goes up to the next level as Stallone signed a partnership with the company to become its brand ambassador, creative advisor as well as an investor. As the brand ambassador, Stallone will participate in Montegrappa’s advertisement and promotions. As the creative advisor, he will provide creative input to the company’s new 2011 line of luxury pens. Likewise, Stallone is now the shareholder and board member of Montegrappa, along with great F1 racing driver, JEAN ALESI.
Sylvester Stallone (left) and Montegrappa’s CEO,Mr. Giuseppe Aquila (right)
Mr. Giuseppe Aquila, CEO of Montegrappa explained on the company’s announcement regarding the recent partnership:
“I have had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Stallone on many occasions, including the 2009 Venice Film Festival, where Mr. Stallone was recognized for his filmmaking with the Glory to the Filmmaker Award. Sylvester is much more than a friend; he is an icon and an artist and now, an integral part of Montegrappa’s distinguished history.”
Sylvester Stallone on “Rocky” and “Rambo” movies
Sylvester Stallone on “The Expendables” movie
Both SYLVESTER STALLONE and MONTEGRAPPA have written amazing reputation for decades.
- Entering its fifth decade, Mr. Stallone has created million of devoted fans worldwide as he starred in numerous box office hits including Oscar-winning “Rocky” series. He also created other successful films including “Rambo” series, “Cop Land” and the recent international block-buster movie “The Expendables” (which features Jason Statham). Those movies have strengthened his reputation as an actor and his box office earnings.
- For almost ten decades (founded in 1912), MONTEGRAPPA – originally known as ELMO, has been manufacturing high quality writing implements in the same historic building on the bank of the River Benta in one of the most charming parts of Bassano del Grappa - near Vicenza, in
the North-East of Italy. The first Italian pen manufacturer – founded as “Manifattura pennini d’oro e penne stilografiche” (”Maker of gold nibs and fountain pens”) has established a reputation as the most noble of pen manufacturer with its writing implements used by famous authors as well as have played part in history, for signing documents during key moments in the 20th Century. Famed Italian leaders including Victor Emmanuel III and Benito Mussolini used Montegrappa pens. Amongst the Russian leaders of the last part of the century, Boris Yeltsin gave his DRAGON PEN to Vladimir Putin on 2nd January 2000, and with this pen he symbolically handed over his power to him. Russia’s President Dmitry Medvedev signs all official documents with the Montegrappa Extra 1930.
As the premier manufacturer of luxury pens, MONTEGRAPPA has produced a continuing flow of limited editions commemorating events, locales and individuals. To name the few, the subjects embodied in pens include the America’s Cup, the scintillating town of St. Moritz, La Fenice Opera House in Venice, Formula One legend Ayrton Senna, as well as cultural giants Muhammad Ali and Bruce Lee.
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