There are, by definition, quite a few things that separate man from animals, but one of the more defining traits is our ability to communicate through writing. Ever since paper and pen were invented, we’ve been able to write down thoughts and messages. And as there’s not much that can be done to refine the paper stock, we early on focused our energy on making exquisite pens. It’s in that tradition that Montblanc, the German luxury manufacturer of leather goods, watches and jewellery, work hard to produce beautiful writing instruments.

But Montblanc aren’t just dedicated to their chosen art form, they also believe writing is a precious gift that has the power to change the world. As such, they have a longstanding relationship with UNICEF and continue to support the organisation’s literacy and education programmes. The latest Montblanc x UNICEF collection is based on the iconic Meisterstu?ck pen and inspired by the Rosetta Stone, one of the most significant objects in the history of the written word.

When discovered in 1799, the stone became key to unlocking the meaning of hieroglyphics and understanding the culture of ancient Egyptian civilisation. With its multilingual inscriptions, this artefact was also one of the first signs of international understanding and cooperation. As such, the Montblanc pens feature handwritten characters that represent the first letters children learn to write at school in six different languages from around the world.

The Montblanc x UNICEF Meisterstuuck pens are available now at montblanc.com