# Futuristic Fountain Pens This High-End Pen Perfectly Blends Tradition and Modernity By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-08-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highend-pen References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3049822/apples-marc-newson-designs-a-space-age-fountain-pen) & [montblanc](http://www.montblanc.com/en/collection/writing-instruments.html) Industrial designer Marc Newson created a high-end pen that celebrates the past and future of writing utensils. Although many consumers rely on digital devices for note-taking, there are many people who still prefer the simplicity of pen and paper. This luxurious stylus is prefect for those who appreciate the art of writing. Newson's design is called the '[Montblanc](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starwalker-blackcosmos) M' fountain pen and it features a look that is both nostalgic and modern. The high-end pen is made from Montblanc's signature black resin. The iconic M design is shaped using a diamond tool, which allows the pen to produce sleek and fluid lines. This [luxurious writing tool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/writing-instruments) also features a magnet that ensures the cap stays put when the pen is not being used. As Newson explains, "the end result is both intuitive and practical, giving it a certain playful character." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pen and Paper Renaissance:** As digital note-taking becomes more prevalent, there is an opportunity for high-end writing utensils that blend traditional and modern designs to captivate those who still appreciate the simplicity of pen and paper. - **Luxury Writing Tools:** There is an opportunity to innovate upon traditional writing utensils by introducing high-end, design-forward products with modern functionality that appeal to a wide range of consumers. - **Blended Nostalgia:** Designs that combine classic designs and materials with modern features have the potential to disrupt nostalgic industries that have been slow to embrace technological advancements. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Writing Utensils:** By introducing high-end fountain pens that offer a unique blend of tradition and modernity, luxury writing utensils market share can be expanded. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury goods, particularly those that celebrate nostalgic designs, can benefit from blending modern features that capture new segments of the market. - **Industrial Design:** Opportunities exist for industrial designers to create new products that stay true to classic designs while incorporating modern technologies that satisfy the wants and needs of younger consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elevated Ballpoint Pen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperlux-studio.md) - [Ultra-Premium Ballpoint Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starwalker-blackcosmos.md) - [Ceremonious Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aestus-signature-pen.md) - [Luxe Limited-Edition Fountain Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stilema-sp3.md) - [Machined Metallic Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-pen.md) - [Luxury Digital Papers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/montblanc-digital-paper.md) - [Floating Futuristic Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitating-pen.md) - [Striking Writing Tool Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith7-desk-pen.md) - [Suspended Writing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoverpen.md)