Montblanc Writer's Edition Daniel Defoe Fountain Pen - Preowned
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U.S. Orders:
- Free Shipping: We offer free shipping for all U.S. orders over $20, including Alaska and Hawaii.
- Standard Shipping Fee: For U.S. orders below $20, a flat shipping fee of $5.99 will be applied.
International Orders:
- Shipping Rates: International shipping rates are calculated based on the weight of the package and the destination country.
- Exclusions: Currently, we do not offer shipping to Russia and South Africa.
Montblanc Writer’s Edition Daniel Defoe Fountain Pen
New Old Stock - with Original Boxes and Papers
The Montblanc Writer’s Edition Daniel Defoe Fountain Pen was released in 2014 as part of Montblanc’s celebrated annual homage to literary icons. Inspired by Daniel Defoe’s groundbreaking novel Robinson Crusoe, the pen captures the spirit of exploration, survival, and storytelling through symbolic design and refined craftsmanship.
The cap and barrel are crafted from precious resin with a wood-grain appearance, evoking the texture and warmth of driftwood and the island setting central to Crusoe’s narrative. This layered brown and black finish creates depth and organic character, giving each pen a distinctive visual presence. Complementing the earthy tones are ruthenium-coated fittings, providing a darker, modern contrast that reinforces the adventurous aesthetic.
Design details throughout the pen reference Defoe’s work and era. The clip is shaped like a feather, symbolizing Crusoe’s companion parrot, while period-inspired engravings adorn the cap ring and piston cone. Defoe’s signature is engraved on the cap, and the nib features a thematic engraving tied to the novel, further reinforcing the literary narrative embedded within the instrument.
At its core, the fountain pen is fitted with a handcrafted 18K gold nib, typically available in fine and medium sizes, delivering the smooth, expressive writing performance expected from Montblanc’s Writers Edition series. The pen uses a traditional piston-filling system, allowing for bottled ink use and providing reliable capacity and long writing sessions.
Limited to 10,000 fountain pens worldwide, the Daniel Defoe edition stands as a collectible tribute to one of the founders of the English novel — a piece that blends storytelling symbolism, Montblanc craftsmanship, and functional elegance into a highly sought-after writing instrument.
Key Features
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2014 Montblanc Writer’s Edition honoring Daniel Defoe
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Precious resin body with wood-grain brown and black finish
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Ruthenium-coated trim and fittings — modern contrast to organic tones
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Distinctive feather-shaped clip and Defoe signature engraving
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18K gold nib with thematic engraving — smooth, expressive writing
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Piston-filling system — classic Montblanc ink capacity and performance
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Limited edition of 10,000 fountain pens worldwide
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Special book-style Writers Edition presentation packaging
