Montblanc Meisterstück 161P LeGrand Platinum Line Ballpoint Pen
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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.
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- Exclusions: Currently, we do not offer shipping to Russia and South Africa.
The Montblanc Meisterstück 161P LeGrand Ballpoint Pen is the larger ballpoint counterpart within the classic Meisterstück family, pairing the familiar black precious-resin silhouette with cool platinum-coated trim. The “P” designation identifies the Platinum Line treatment, while the 161 denotes the LeGrand ballpoint format: broader and more substantial in the hand than the standard Classique ballpoint, yet unmistakably part of Montblanc’s most enduring writing-instrument collection.
The design follows the vocabulary that has made the Meisterstück recognizable for generations. Deep black precious resin forms the barrel and cap, crowned by the white Montblanc emblem. Three platinum-coated cap rings carry Montblanc branding, while the platinum-coated clip is individually serial numbered. The monochromatic black-and-silver palette gives the 161P a quieter, more contemporary character than the traditional gold-trimmed Meisterstück while preserving the same cigar-shaped proportions.
The Meisterstück LeGrand Format
Montblanc introduced the Meisterstück name in 1924, establishing a collection that would become central to the company's identity. Within the modern range, LeGrand denotes a larger format positioned above the slimmer Classique. In ballpoint form, that added diameter and mass give the 161P a more substantial grip and stronger presence without moving into the oversized proportions associated with Montblanc's largest fountain pens.
The ballpoint uses a twist-action mechanism and accepts standard Montblanc ballpoint refills, making it particularly practical as an everyday Meisterstück. The mechanism is concealed within the barrel, leaving the exterior uninterrupted until the writing point is extended with a turn of the body.
Collector Perspective
The 161P is not a limited edition; its appeal comes from being one of the core expressions of the Meisterstück design. For collectors and everyday users alike, the Platinum Line offers an alternative to the warmer gold-plated versions while retaining the black precious resin, white emblem, branded cap rings, and serial-numbered clip that define the modern Meisterstück aesthetic.
These two examples are offered in mint pre-owned condition. They show exceptionally well and are accompanied by no original boxes or papers. Each pen has been represented according to its current condition rather than as a complete collector set.
Technical Specifications
- Product Type: Ballpoint Pen
- Condition: Mint Pre-Owned
- Brand: Montblanc
- Collection: Meisterstück
- Model: 161P LeGrand Platinum Line
- Current Ident Number: 132450; earlier reference 7569
- Body and Cap Material: Black precious resin
- Trim: Platinum-coated
- Clip: Platinum-coated with individual serial number
- Mechanism: Twist action
- Refill: Montblanc ballpoint refill
- Approximate Length: 147.9 mm / 5.82 in.
- Approximate Diameter: 15.5 mm / 0.61 in.
- Approximate Weight: 29.18 g / 1.03 oz.
- Primary Color: Black
- Included: Pen only; no original boxes or papers
- Country of Origin: Germany
