Newly Released Naruto

[Uncial]

Montblanc have released a new line called 'Naruto'. I'm too old to know what this is, but it looks like it might be Anime.

There's a new orange ink, pen pouch, rollerball and 146. The 146 has an interesting nib design, a nice orange highlight at the base of the section, an orange clip and silver accents. The cap also has an orange design on it, which looks a bit busy to me. It's not for me, but some may be interested.

[A Smug Dill]

24 minutes ago, Uncial said:

Montblanc have released a new line called 'Naruto'. I'm too old to know what this is, but it looks like it might be Anime.

 

From Wikipedia:

“Naruto is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto.”

[htjester]

incredible. for those interested, it is now online. thanks for the tip, Uncial. If they'd really been paying attention to timing perhaps they would have launched Bleach to time with the 1000-year bloodwar arc instead of Naruto...

 

Compared to the anime-themed pens from Japanese companies like Sailor's gundam pens, this isn't all so impressive, though the art on the leathereware is nice.

 

I'm passing on this pen. I'd be interested to see an ink review

[Tom Kellie]

~ Fritz Schimpf in Tübingen, Germany has confirmed that Naruto line pens and the ink are currently available in their shop.

 

Although not yet posted on the Fritz Schimpf website, they may be ordered by request.

 

      Tom K.

[Cyrille81]

I like the orange touch on the pen and like the nib but don't like the cap engraving. So I will limit to the ink (really like orange ink) and the notebook.

[gerigo]

Completely don't understand the connection between Naruto and Montblanc. I am a fan of Montblanc and almost always purchase their new product [within reason based on price]. But this is the first time I am staying away.  This feels like I have stepped into a Akihabara anime merchandise store.

[a student]

8 hours ago, gerigo said:

Completely don't understand the connection between Naruto and Montblanc.

 

The brand sells nicely, and this one would likely add a potentially new catchment area and potential profits. Perhaps it is meant to attract a set of anime fans to the customer base. I do not see much reason though for the traditional customer of MB 149 or 146 to be attracted.

 

Just my sense though

[SpecTP]

of all the collaboration MB could pick, I'd never thought they would pick Naruto... I'm here for it.

I even like the ink.

 

It's out on MB's site now: https://www.montblanc.com/en-us/collection/montblanc-x-naruto

 

Now I just need a 149 version of it

[KAC]

I'd expect to see this pen and the overpriced accessories at "Toys-R-Us" or a comparable outlet. 

[A Smug Dill]

On 10/12/2022 at 3:04 PM, htjester said:

Compared to the anime-themed pens from Japanese companies like Sailor's gundam pens, this isn't all so impressive,

 

I could deal with Montblanc × Gundam, Montblanc × Star Wars (but of course Platinum Pen and Cross have already done that one), Montblanc × Battlestar Galactica, … but Naruto? I'd have thought Montblanc × Death Note would come first. Is a Montblanc × Hello Kitty on the cards? 

[SpecTP]

the Naruto ink looks a lot like the MB Red Fox.. which coincidentally (or not) alludes to the Nine-tail fox in the anime.

[Uncial]

I think it's closer to Lucky Orange but with shading - at least, that's how it looks from some online pics

[DrWabbit]

Here is a writing sample of the Naruto ink.

 

[SpecTP]

so it's a little more orange than the red fox

[Carrau]

On 10/14/2022 at 12:28 AM, A Smug Dill said:

 

I could deal with Montblanc × Gundam, Montblanc × Star Wars (but of course Platinum Pen and Cross have already done that one), Montblanc × Battlestar Galactica, … but Naruto? I'd have thought Montblanc × Death Note would come first. Is a Montblanc × Hello Kitty on the cards? 

How about a Pokémon series?  Think of how long it would take to go through that lineup.

[Lamy4life]

I really want a Studio Ghibli collab now, they did a collection with loewe (A luxury fashion house)

I think MB might be trying to get a hold of the Japanese pen market, it feels so random. 

[Tom Kellie]

 

 

 

 

Montblanc x Naruto Orange Ink and Key Fob

 

[SpecTP]

Just received mine. writing samples to come later.. "dattebayo!"

 

[Tom Kellie]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[SpecTP]

Has anyone in the US managed to get some of the Montblanc x Naruto ink? I tried looking, but was unable to identify any retail sources available in the US.