Montblanc Writer's Edition Honore de Balzac 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 Honoré de Balzac Fountain Pen
The Montblanc Writer’s Edition Honoré de Balzac Fountain Pen pays tribute to one of the great literary figures of the 19th century. Known as the “father of realism” in European literature, Balzac’s vast collection La Comédie Humaine captured the social transformation of his era with unmatched detail. Montblanc honors his influence with a writing instrument that blends symbolism, refinement, and craftsmanship.
Inspired by the style of Parisian gentlemen of Balzac’s time, the pen’s silhouette echoes the cut of a classic tailcoat: broad at the top and narrowing toward the writing end. The precious black resin barrel contrasts beautifully with the gray lacquer cap and platinum-coated fittings, representing both sophistication and restraint. A gold-plated clip, shaped like a walking cane, recalls Balzac’s flamboyant personality and elegant Parisian fashion.
The fountain pen is crowned with Montblanc’s iconic snowcap emblem and fitted with a hand-crafted 18k gold nib engraved with fine detail. The pen fills via a piston mechanism, providing generous ink capacity for extended writing sessions.
Released as part of Montblanc’s limited Writer’s Edition series, the Honoré de Balzac edition is sought after by collectors worldwide for its literary symbolism and striking design. It is both a functional writing instrument and a celebration of Balzac’s enduring legacy.
Key Features:
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Limited edition Montblanc Writer’s Edition honoring Honoré de Balzac
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Design inspired by Parisian gentlemen’s fashion of the 19th century
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Barrel: precious black resin; Cap: gray lacquer with platinum-coated fittings
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Clip: gold-plated, shaped like a walking cane
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Hand-crafted 18k gold nib with special engraving
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Piston filling mechanism for bottled ink
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Iconic Montblanc snowcap emblem on the cap top
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A collectible tribute to the father of realism in literature