COLLECTOR PROFILE YASIN AL H O S A N I

Thefounder theinternet’s premiercommunityofMontblancenthusiastsshares the origins of his own passion for the brand’s fine writing instruments. Join us for a conversation with the man behind the Montblanc Society.

Can you share the moment or experience that sparked the beginning of your journey as a collector?

From my childhood, quills and inkwells interested me. Within the context of Arabic poetry, calligraphy is essential, and the art of writing is well cherished in our educational systems. Along with books, these things instilled a love for writing instruments in me. The true spark started, however, when I first found a bottle of Parker Quink ink in a stationery store.

What is your preferred brand, and why does it draw you?

It is the nature of mankind to evolve from the simpler to the more complex and extraordinary. As far as the world of writing luxury goes, Montblanc is at the frontier. And to hold that place, a brand has to offer something unusual. They must create high artistry products that fulfill the desires of long-term collectors, who demand much more of the fine writing tools they acquire, more craftmanship and detail.

I do believe in writing with my pens, however, and I take care to spread that joy to all who are around me – be it with a simple pen or a very exclusive high artistry edition.

How has your collection evolved, and what do you look for in the writing instruments you collect?

My collection has undergone a huge turnover which, overall, may be a sign of progressive growth. Beginning with the younger me, with limited means to buy luxury pens, my collection became more serious as I, also, matured. For me, the qualities I look for in writing instruments are their function, first and foremost, followed by overall aesthetics, engineering and the beauty of their materials

You founded the MontblancSocietyon Facebook and Instagram, the premier online community of collectors who love the brand. How did this initiative come about?

Like all success stories, it has taken some time to reach our current level of professionalism and experience, presenting such a vast topic and important brand.

The Montblanc Society has been a successful chapter in my life, through which I can express a passion that forms the largest part of my life, outside of my professional work. It allows me to invite the world to experience a fine form of therapy, that of writing by hand.