Okay, so the other day I got this idea stuck in my head about Wes Anderson and pens. You know how his movies have that specific look? Everything’s just so, well, him. I started wondering what kind of pen someone like that uses. Does he even write by hand? Probably types on some old typewriter, right?
But the thought wouldn’t leave. I figured, it’s gotta be something classic, maybe something with a bit of style but not too flashy. My mind kinda jumped to Montblanc. Don’t ask me why. Maybe it’s just the name, sounds fancy, looks the part in my head. So I thought, let’s see if there’s anything to it.
Fired up the computer and started digging around. Typed in stuff like:
- wes anderson writing pen
- what pen wes anderson uses
- wes anderson montblanc
Honestly? Not much solid stuff came back. Lots of forum chat, people guessing. Some folks were sure he used one, others said no way. Found pictures of him, but usually, you can’t really see the pen clearly, or he’s not holding one. It’s mostly just speculation, seems like.
Digging into the Montblanc Idea
Even though there wasn’t proof, I kept thinking about the Montblanc angle. It just feels like it fits his whole aesthetic, doesn’t it? That old-world craftsmanship, the slightly formal vibe. I looked up different Montblanc models, particularly the Meisterstück ones. Yeah, they look nice. Classic design, black and gold (or platinum). Very writerly.
I even went down to a shop that sells them, just to see them up close. Picked one up. Felt solid, good weight. Definitely a serious pen. But then you see the price tag. Wow. Okay, that snaps you back to reality pretty quick. These things are not cheap. You’re paying for the name, the history, the whole package.
So, I’m standing there, holding this very expensive pen, thinking about a movie director who maybe, possibly, might own one? It started feeling a bit silly.
End of the day, I couldn’t find any real evidence he specifically uses a Montblanc. Maybe he does, maybe he uses a cheap Bic Cristal, or maybe he just dictates everything. Who knows?
My little investigation didn’t really turn up a definitive answer. It was more about the idea, I guess. The pen fits the image we have of him, or the image his films project. Found it interesting how we connect objects to personalities like that. Didn’t buy the Montblanc, obviously. My trusty old pen does the job just fine. But it was a curious rabbit hole to go down for an afternoon.
