Montblanc dedicates its Great Characters Homage to Queen Limited Edition 8 to these icons of rock music. In acknowledgement of the band’s British roots and their image as kings of rock, the handcrafted, solid Au 750 gold nib features an embossed crown and a brilliant-cut diamond. A royal sash, an indispensable accessory on many ceremonial occasions, inspired the pattern winding around the forepart. The band’s logo integrates the zodiac signs of the original band members: lions for Roger Taylor and John Deacon, a crab for Brian May and two fairies for Freddie Mercury, who was born under the sign of Virgo… More here.

Christmas is coming so if a few of you want to club together and send it over I would appreciate that.

I can sometimes see the value in very expensive watches, but even then I know that 99.9% of people think the pricing is crazy. I am presuming that 99.9999999999% of people think £170,000 for a pen is on a new level of crazy.

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