As part of the Made In Italy promotion at Harrods, Ducati introduces the High Performance Sports Pens to the UK. The exhibition launches in the stationery department where visitors will be able to view not only the full pen collection but see the first prototypes from Ducati’s new Sports Classic motorbike collection, which was the source of inspiration for these writing instruments.
The Aquila Group, founded in Naples by Leopoldo Aquila, has over 60 years of pen making experience, producing and exporting the finest pens worldwide. Like Ducati, the Aquila family has in its genes a passion for design excellence, which is the basis for ongoing development. Leopoldo realised that in addition to being a writing instrument, the pen could also be an expression of artistry and enduring value. His philosophy has continued to influence the company, which to this day creates writing instruments and small leather goods of the highest quality.
The Ducati pen collection draws inspiration from the historic Ducati models of the 1960’ s and 1970’s built at the Borgo Panigale. Key styling details have been taken from Ducati fuel tanks, spoked wheels and the iconic scrambler eagle logo. All the models (fountain-pen, ballpoint, roller ball and pencil) come in vintage style packaging, which reinforces the history of Ducati. The Ducati pen is smooth and well balanced yet with a weight that signifies quality. Available in yellow, orange, black or silver with brushed and polished aluminium detailing; Ducati pens are as attractive as they are efficient. Every pen is lacquered and marked by a coloured band that runs along the centre line reminiscent of the much-loved Ducati Spaggiari motorcycle. As part of the Ducati collection The Aquila Group has also created a range of top quality small leather goods.
“We’re enthusiasts about the new collection of Ducati high performance pens which carries forward the great tradition of Italian design excellence and race-track bred performance to the exacting world of fine writing instruments”, said David Gross, Ducati’s Creative Director. “The design values -- the style and attention to detail, the focus on quality and high performance -- that marks the new family of Ducati Sportclassic motorcycles has inspired our new collection of pens and small leather goods. These products are modern and high performing, but also full of tradition and respect for a glorious past, the Golden Age of Italian sport motorcycling”.
Ducati/Aquila collection pens are available all over Ducati net sales, as well as in the most important pen stores worldwide.
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