Vintage fountain pen

The Montblanc slimline 1980s My Current Montblanc Collections: Slimline (1980s) Carerra (1970s) # 221 (1971-79) #32 (1961-66) Monte Rosa (1950-59) #342 (1950s) #254 (1950s) #25 (1935)

 

The year 1970 Montblanc has reached an agreement with the legendary sports car maker Porsche and fruit of this fact was born in 1971 Montblanc Carrera model in honor of that model Porsche. Here we can see the pick of Montblanc crowning the cap. The main key features is the clip, which has a “sport” design,makes a modern and attractive fountain pen for the generation. The bottom part of the body also has the logo company,the white star on the yellow intense color made in injected plastic. The Montblanc Carrera fountain pen was found ina old Pen shop in Bangkok. It comes with the original Montblanc box.

The Montblanc 221  The Montblanc 221 was from 1971-1979, 14k gold nib, plastic, cartridge/converter. The 221 comes from a long line of student pens and would eventually (after Montblanc goes all upscale during the 1980s) morph into the Classic and then the Generations. The 1970s vintage ones have semi-flexible nibs. Not to be confused with the similar 220, which has a more textured finish and a piston filler.

MONTBLANC: MEISTERSTUCK NO. 25 LARGE CORAL RED FOUNTAIN PEN, C.1935 This is a Montblanc #25 ofetn refreered to as the Danish Montblanc in coral red. 

Montblanc 342 Montblanc 342 piston filling vintage fountain pen in gloss black resin with gold filled trim. Made in Germany during the late 1950's. Screw-on cap is fitted with gold filled pocket clip and ring. Clip is retained by domed stud, with white celluloid Montblanc signet inlaid to top. Gold filled medium cap lip band with 'MONTBLANC - 342' engraved around circumference.Black resin barrel and section. Barrel has blue transparent ink view window. Knob at rear of barrel un-screws to operate piston filling mechanism.  The Pen measures 5.0 inches (12.5 cms) long with cap attached. 5.5/8 ins (14.5 cms) with cap posted. Cap diameter: 13.0 mm. Weight: 15.8 grams.

Montblanc 254 The fountain pen in black resin with gold plated trim and a 14ct 585 medium wing nib. Piston Filling. Germany mid 1950's. Black resin slip-on cap. Domed resin cap top with white Montblanc 'Snow-cap' signet inset . Gold filled ring top pocket clip. Gold filled lip band with 'MONTBLANC - 254' cross hatch engraved around circumference. Black resin barrel and section which has a clear transparent ink view window. Raised gold filled cap retention band between section and ink view. Screw knob at rear of barrel which operates piston filling mechanism, knob is heat impressed with ‘M’. Pen measures 5.1/8 inches (13.2 cms) long with cap attached. Cap diameter: 13.5 mm. Weight: 19.1 grams.

Montblanc Monte Rosa (Mid 1950-1959)  was an entry level pen for Montblanc with gold plated, steel and gold nibs. It is rather smmall and light fountain pen. For a review please read : https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/83974-montblanc-monte-rosa-gray-with-gold-trim/

  Montblanc 32 S made 1961-1966. Piston filler One of the first Montblanc models made out of black and red resin. The model 32 marked the start of the new Montblanc era in the early 60's, unlike the previous classic torpedo form factors, these pens were modern, elongated, with sharp edges, reliable and with focus on functionality and appeal.  The pen is also one of the first with specifically enclosed wing nib, suspended over an ebonite feed and enclosed in a special tube, making it leak proof and airplane safe. The Precious Resin, the signature Montblanc material gives the pen a unique shine and gloss but also protection as it is hard to scratch or damage. The pen has a very reliable with a constant and even ink flow. The nib is flexible and smooth, thus with a gentle push while writing it will write up to M medium size and produce variety of styles. It is also semi hooded nib, which give is protection. The piston is smooth and takes a considerable amount of ink. Perfectly balance

  1960s MONTBLANC 32 Black Resin 14K 585 Gold Wing Nib Piston Fountain Pen The Montblanc 32, were the start of the new era pens in the early 60's, unlike the 3xx number series, these pens were modern, elongated, with sharp edges, more reliable and with focus on functionality. The pen is also one of the first with specifically enclosed large wing nib, suspended over an ebonite feeder.  The Precious Black Resin, the signature material of Montblanc, is a specially tempered plastic which gives the pen a unique shine and gloss but also a protection, as this material is hard to scratch or damage. A pen made out of black resin will always shine like new. The pen has a unique feeding system, very reliable with a constant and even ink flow. The piston is smooth and takes a considerable amount of ink. The pen is in mint condition, no scratches, no gold ware off and no cracks. Beautiful blue ink window under the blue tread, and the signature Montblanc star located on both turning knob and cap

From my old blog :  http://vintagepen.blogspot.com/2017/03/parker-45.html Monday, March 20, 2017 Parker 45 from Bangkok Chinatown I visited Chinatown in Bangkok this afternoon. After lunch, we walked around the street looking at the area and came across an old shop selling watches and some old pens. I saw some new old stocks Parker 45 on the old shelf  and I bought one with 14k gold nip at Baht 1700 (US$49). Great treasure hunt! The Parker 45 will always have a special place in my heart as it is my first fountain pen (the one that I dropped damaged and found back many years later) Left to Right : Parker 51 solid gold, 2 Parker Insignia Parker Insignia black tassie (1965-69) , Parker Classic with Gold arrow, Parker Deluxe with gold cap and arrow (My first Parker from my dad), Parker Classic with Gold arrow, Parker Flighter, Parker Harlequin, Parker 45 Coronet, Parker Deluxe with Gold cap and arrow) The Parker 45 range was quite a success and the range is quite huge starting from 1960-80

 My old posts from  Tuesday, November 14, 2017 Parker 75 Parker 75 Parker 75 Lacquer   Parker 75 series: 1. Parker 75 Queen Elizabeth 2. Parker 75 Bicentennal USA 3. Grain D' Orge 4. Godron 5. Mileraies 6. Perle 7. Matt Black 8. Guirlande 9. Cross Hatch grid (cisele) 10. Ecossais 11. Grain D'Orge 12. Insignia 13. Imperial 14. Florence 16. Titanium 17. Lacquer Series : Lapis Lazuli, 1/2 gold & red, 1/2 gold & blue, Black, Malachite Green. Thuya 24. Premier Chinese Lacuer with Speckles Please visit:  https://parker75.com//Reference/Parker75_Ref.htm

  Parker Duofolds In 1921, the Parker Pen Company took a risk by introducing a new pen based on the design of the company’s successful  Jack-Knife Safety  pen. The new model, proposed by a Parker branch manager named Lewis M. Tebbel, was the  Parker Duofold.  It was identical to the oversize Jack-Knife Safety Nº 26, and instead of the usual black, It was red. It was known as the Big Red. It was priced at $7.00, a dollar more than the Jack-Knife Safety Nº 26. Tebbel insisted that the Duofold would sell, but very few in Janesville were optimistic — until sales took off with great success.  There are various sizes and colours for the Duofold collection consisting of the Senior Max and Junior and also Pencils and ladies. The flat top maxi size is considered to be the most desirable and the  mandarin yellow the most desirable for the  Duofold collectors. The Mandarin yellow color appeared in Parker’s catalog after a visit George Parker made to China, where he discovered this particularly br