For more than 150 years, Vittorio Martini 1866 has represented Italian excellence in the creation of instruments for technical drawing and writing. Its products have accompanied generations of professionals, students and enthusiasts, earning recognition for their precision, build quality and authentic craftsmanship.

The Vittorio Martini 1866 Special Edition collection celebrates this heritage through exclusive creations produced in limited quantities or as unique pieces. Designed for collectors and enthusiasts who seek more than a functional writing or drawing instrument, each Special Edition embodies a story of Italian tradition, savoir-faire and meticulous attention to detail.

The MAT4 Special Edition in Manganese Violet Castellana Ceramic is a remarkable expression of this philosophy. Here, the cool precision and geometric character of the MAT4 meet the warm, tactile quality and artistic heritage of the historic ceramics of Castelli, creating a distinctive balance between innovation and tradition, geometry and art, mind and hand.

Created in collaboration between Vittorio Martini 1866 and Antiche Ceramiche di Castelli, in the province of Teramo, this special set is entirely handcrafted and entirely made in Italy. Every piece is shaped, finished and decorated by hand using carefully selected materials and traditional artistic techniques, making each example genuinely unique.

The Manganese Violet finish is particularly distinctive. The colour is applied to the ceramic by hand with a brush, allowing the artist's gesture to become part of the finished object. This manual process creates subtle differences in tone, form and decoration, giving every MAT4 its own individual character. Historically, violet has also been regarded as one of the most challenging colours to obtain and control in ceramic decoration, adding further significance to this special finish.

The MAT4 is crafted from Castellana ceramic and finished in a glossy Manganese Violet colour. It is accompanied by a matching desk stand made from Castellana ceramic in the same finish, creating a harmonious presentation designed both for use and display.

The set includes:

This edition belongs to Production Lot No. 1. As every piece is entirely handmade and hand-decorated, slight variations in shape, colour or decoration are natural and should not be considered imperfections. On the contrary, they are distinctive characteristics of the artisanal process and confirm the individuality of each creation.

Each piece is supplied with a certificate of authenticity. The certificate does not cover accidental breakage, damage caused by impacts, falls or improper use, alterations caused by aggressive cleaning products or unsuitable heat sources, or normal wear resulting from use.

More than a technical instrument, the MAT4 Special Edition is conceived as an object to be touched, observed, used and appreciated over time. It begins as an instrument for drawing, writing and tracing, yet through the union of Italian craftsmanship and ceramic art it becomes something more: a collectible object capable of inspiring through both function and beauty.

Material: Castellana Ceramic.

Packaging: Presented in an elegant presentation box.