History of Montblanc Pens

Montblanc is a compatible  with exquisite writing culture for the past 100 years, follows lasting values such as quality and traditional craftsmanship. Its inexorable demand on shape, style and materials are reflected in all its products. The start of a "modern" new century had a stimulating effect on inventors and craftsmen.  inventiveness and imagination helped the fountain pen to make a technical and commercial breakthrough as a writing instrument. It was a  Alfred Nehemias, and the Berlin engineer, August Eberstein, together who recognised the signs of time and decided to produce simplicissimus pens. After a short period of time Wilhelm Dziambor, Christian Lausen and later Claus Johannes Voss took over the business and thus laid the foundation for the future internationally successful company Montblanc.

Characteristics

Montblanc makes several models of pens, with the Meisterstück (fountain pen) representing the cornerstone model. Each model is slightly different from each other however models created after 1990 have a serial number located on the ring at the top of the clip. Under the clip is usually a word "Made in Germany" and often "Pix". Moreover a barrel of the pen will reveal a reddish hue under strong lighting. If the pen in question does not have these type of attributes then it is possibly a fake

Branding

A Brand recognized of a Montblanc pen is a white stylized six pointed and a snow cap with rounded edges, representative of the Mont Blanc snowcap from above, the symbol being adopted in 1913. The number "4810," is the mountain's height in meters, is also a commonly recurring theme.

In January 2014, Hugh Jackman was announced as a Montblanc's Global Brand Ambassador, outside of US.

Top  Montblanc Pens

Montblanc is a brand rich in history. Founded in 1906, the company is named after one of the highest mountains in Europe, signalling the brand’s dedication to producing fine writing instruments. With a brand that produces top of the line writing tools, it’s helpful to know the biggest and the best. Whether you’re a collector or just enthusiastic about writing, this article will give you an idea of the top 10 Montblanc pens.

Montblanc Meisterstuck Classique Black Gold Trim Ball Pen

The Montblanc Meisterstück Classique black ballpoint pen with a gold fittings is one of the most famous Montblanc writing instruments. Surmounted by the white snow cap emblem, this design icon has its own individual serial number, meaning the pen you own will be unique..It is very Popular with everyone from gift buyers to corporate customers and serious pen collectors this is a must have Montblanc ballpoint pen.

Montblanc Meisterstück P145 Classique Black Platinum Trim Fountain Pen

Unsurprisingly observed  a one of the top 10 Montblanc pens the Montblanc Meisterstück Classique is perhaps the most iconic of the Montblanc writing collection. Coated in precious black resin and surmounted with the distinctive white star emblem, this pen is a must-have for collectors and lives up to its name, German for ‘masterpiece’. Each pen has an individual serial number, meaning no two pens are the same. Similarly, each Montblanc nib is individually stamped after it’s been hand-tested by Montblanc’s master craftsmen.       

Montblanc Meisterstuck Geometry Solitaire Platinum Midsize Ball Pen

The Montblanc Meisterstück Geometry Solitaire platinum midsize ballpoint pen is the perfect writing instrument if you want to make an impression. The midsize has proved extremely popular with collectors as it is larger than the standard Classique ballpoint but slightly smaller than the large LeGrand pens making it comfortable to hold in your hand. Each writing instrument in this collection has over 2,000 geometrical facets giving them a unique optical illusion that fascinates the eyes while been playful in your hand. The Meisterstück Solitaire Geometric Dimension was born of the desire to unite the Montblanc’s classic design with unique materials.

Montblanc Starwalker Precious Black Resin Fountain Pen

Perfect for the collectors this Starwalker fountain pen is a bold evolution of the Montblanc Starwalker pen with the new emblem technology featuring a blue translucent dome, reminiscent of the Earth emerging above the lunar horizon. The pen is part of the new collection, designed to help mark the 50th anniversary of the landing on the moon.

The Montblanc Starwalker precious black resin fountain pen comes with platinum-coated fittings and a black precious resin barrel and cap representing the dark vast expanse of space. Hand-crafted with a rhodium-coated gold nib that will beautifully meld into a shape to match your writing style, the pen also features an angled clip cover and dome resembling the shape of a space rocket and a cap screw mechanism similar to the astronaut securing the helmet of the spacesuit.

Montblanc Muses Marilyn Monroe White Rollerball

Inspired by famous Hollywood icon, Marilyn Monroe, this Montblanc white rollerball is part of the incredibly popular Muses collection with previous editions including Princess Grace de Monaco. The colour of the writing instrument refers to Monroe’s signature white dress worn in the film ‘The Seven Year Itch’, released back in 1955. Few scenes are as iconic in film history as the scene where Marilyn stands over a subway grate while her dress is seen blowing upwards. The shape of the Muses Marilyn Monroe rollerball was inspired by the iconic 4 inch Ferragamo high-heels, which Marilyn wore, reflecting her femininity and sensuality, while the shape of the clip on the pen features a pearl which recalls her Akoya pearl necklace given to her by husband Joe DiMaggio.

Montblanc a Meisterstück Le Petit Prince Aviator Doué Classique Fountain Pen

The Montblanc Meisterstück Solitaire Doue Aviator fountain pen has been inspired by Le Petit Prince book by Antoine de Saint-Exupery, the second most translated book in the world. Finished with a handcrafted 18ct champagne gold-coated nib, the deep brown precious resin of the pen is linked to the aviator aesthetic with the platinum-coated metal cap etched with the drawing of the desert and aeroplane.  The central ring of the three platinum-coated rings features the Montblanc brand name and the clip is embellished with a yellow lacquered star symbolising the Petit Prince’s laughter.

Montblanc the Great Masters James Purdey & Sons Fountain Pen

Created to honour James Purdey & Sons, the renowned maker of exclusive hunting guns and rifles for 200 years, this Montblanc Great Masters James Purdey & Sons Fountain Pen celebrates the art of wood carving and metal engraving. These traditional skills are embodied by each Purdey gun using signature patterns passed down through generations. In keeping with tradition, the exquisite oil-effect wood finish of the fountain pen is a reproduction of Purdey’s secret recipe, hand-engraved by a master using traditional Purdey patterns and adorned with a solid gold nib.