New Vintage Montblanc Website

[Zisi]

Hi All,

I've been working on putting together a website on vintage Montblanc pens. Over the past few months I've tried to steal a few minutes here and there every day or so, to write up one section at a time. Its the first time I've made a website or written content that is non-academic, and so it's nothing special, really. Photos were just taken using an iPhone. So, its a super modest site, but I wanted to share some information with other enthusiasts out there. The site is much better on the desktop than phone but check it out anywhere if you have a few minutes > https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com

The website has two sections:
1. Pen reviews - I explain the history and features of my vintage MBs. I have more than 35 pen reviews up including some seriously rare pens like an MB matchstick filler, a few rare No. 12s, 45s, lever fillers, and many more. Also, there is a list of truly rare pens that are yet for feature. Look here https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/pen-reviews-1
2. Pen talk - I post interviews with pen experts and collectors. So far I have an enlightening interview with Francis Goossens, an interview with Poul Lund (author of Montblanc in Denmark), and coming soon is a truly insightful article on the evolution of the 149 by none other than barry Gabay! You can find the interviews here https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/pen-talk

What I am proudest about is that many vintage pen collectors have started contributing pictures of their prized pens to help us make this website as comprehensive a respository of infromation on rare and vintage MBs as possible! This is a purely non-commerical endeavour, and so if you would like to contribute pics of your pens please get in touch with me.

I will keep updating this thread everytime I post new content on the site.

Enjoy!

Sia

[fountainpagan]

Thanks Zisi for this great site. Very instructive.
I don't like modern MB, but like vintage, with a preference for the 2xx and 3xx.

Nice to be sharing it with this community, too.

[penwash]

Hello Sia.

I've been looking at your website. Very well done and I especially applaud your collaborative effort in including other collectors to add to the body of vintage Montblanc resource.

[Zisi]

Thanks for the encouragement everyone!

[Chrissy]

Thank you for sharing this information with us. I really enjoyed reading your web-site, and it is expertly done. :thumb:

[azkid]

Wow what a great site! Can't wait to read more about older Montblanc pens.

[catbert]

Nice to see you over here too. :)

Enjoying the developments on your site.

[Viktaurian]

Just when I thought the pendom is dying out, your website has unleashed new energy.

Kudos to your passion and contribution for novice like us. Especially getting to do a workshop with great Francis is an achievement in itself.

A big thank you from the FP fraternity [emoji119].


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[Zisi]

Hello Vintage MB Lovers!

I have a treat for you! Check out this beautiful and rare version of the No. 45 Safety from the 1920s --> https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-45-safety-mottled-red

Coming soon:
- My newest purchase, a 222 PL
- A rare size '0' lever filler in mottled red
- Interview with Barry Gabay

Best,
Sia

[BlkWhiteFilmPix]

Congrats on a beautiful site. Thanks for making the fountain pen world a better place.

Look forward to your interview with Barry Gabay

[Zisi]

As promised, here is a review of my own latest purchase - a beautiful platinum-lined 222 button filler from the 1930s --> https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-222-pl

[fountainpagan]

Oh, yes. A real beauty

[penwash]

As promised, here is a review of my own latest purchase - a beautiful platinum-lined 222 button filler from the 1930s --> https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-222-pl

That celluloid pattern is just amazing!

[Zisi]

I am very pleased to share this truly insightful interview with Barry Gabay - writer and contributing editor to Pen World magazine for more than 20 years! His seminal article on the evolution of the 149 published in 2002 is highly revered by collectors the world over!

I recommend that you read our interview on a laptop/desktop rather than phone - it is filled with captivating details about Barry's experiences with 149s over the course of more than four decades!

Here is the link --> https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/barry-gabay-interview-149

Barry's knowledge is only surpassed by his kindness and generosity, as I experienced first-hand while working with him on this interview.

Enjoy!

[FredRydr]

I wouldn't have expected less from Barry. Thank you, Sia.

[Zisi]

Here's the treat of the week - a rare malachite green coloured push knob filler No. 40 Meisterstück from the 1930s --> https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-40-malachite-green

Enjoy!

[azkid]

Gorgeous pen [emoji7]

[Zisi]

Tiny, rare, and so so beautiful! Check out this lovely little No. 0 lever filler in mottled red --> https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-0-lever-filler-mottled-red

[FredRydr]

I'm surprised that the malachite remains a mystery.

[Zisi]

Here is a beautiful No. 45 in black hard rubber with a rather interesting clip --> https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-45-black

[fountainpagan]

Absolutely beautiful pen. The work on the clip is of utmost beauty.

Your site is becoming a piece of art!

[Zisi]

Absolutely beautiful pen. The work on the clip is of utmost beauty.

Your site is becoming a piece of art!
I love the clip! And thanks for the encouragement!

[Cyril]

Amazing web site. Thank you for sharing your hard work.

[Zisi]

Amazing web site. Thank you for sharing your hard work. thank you!

[penwash]

Hi Sia,

Is 134 short window more uncommon than long window?

I just got one and I don't see it yet on your website.

[Zisi]

Hi Sia,

Is 134 short window more uncommon than long window?

I just got one and I don't see it yet on your website.
Not as per my limited knowledge. Long windows were on older designs and were discontinued after some time.

[Zisi]

Hello!

This week I have something truly special to share - a 124 E with rose chasing. This is as rare as it gets my friends! https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/124e-rose-chasing

Also, here is a No. 2 silver overlay safety from about 100 years ago, but with a very rare characteristic - it has no branding or marking on it. https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/unmarked-silver-safety-no-2

Enjoy!

[Butthurticus-VIII]

Ooooo I am going to be frequenting this website often!!


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[Ahriman4891]

Zisi -- many thanks for your hard work on the website. I read all the interviews, which were illuminating. Moving on to your reviews.

[Marsilius]

Very nice site. I too had the pleasure of visiting Francis' little workshop in St. Niklaas. Lucky you! Great job!

[Zisi]

I am excited to present to you two rare pens from the 1920s:

1. A Rouge et Noir in the rare size 12 --> https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/rouge-et-noir-12

2. An Octagonal Safety No. 6 with Silver Overlay --> https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-6-octagonal-silver-overlay

Enjoy!

[Zisi]

I have just returned from a wonderful family vacation in Spain! While in Barcelona, I had the opportunity to visit one of my favourite sellers and buy two wonderful pens: No. 0 lever filler
+ 244 in grey (Tiger Eye style).

I also received a No. 4 compressor filler as an exchange for one of my pens (through a swap I did with an FPN member in the US).

I will review these pens on our website over the coming weeks.

More interestingly, I met with Jordi Lopez in person in Barcelona! As you may recall, he is one of the generous contributors of rare pens on our website. I will be writing about my meeting with him and sharing pics of some really cool pens he showed me. It was a fascinating morning!

But, in the meantime, here are two super beautiful rare pens from the collection of Ariel Z - the No. 4 & No. 6 lever fillers in mottled red --> https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-4-no-6-lever-filler-mottled-red

Stay tuned for more!

[Zisi]

It is with great pleasure that I share with you some notes from my meeting with Jordi Lopez (Joudenali) - one of the most prolific collectors of rare Montblanc vintage pens!

You are about to see some really cool and super rare pens - a few are undocumented and may even be the only example around :)

Enjoy!

Article link --> https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/jordi-lopez-meet

[FredRydr]

Sia,

The rare and unusual pens are great, but I confess I love the interviews best! Thank you so very much.

Fred

[azkid]

I have to say it is really great to experience that collection of pens vicariously through your article. Thanks so much for sharing! Looking forward to more.

[Zisi]

Thanks Fred! I have a couple more ideas in the pipeline for interviews, let’s hope they work out. They are the hardest to execute :)

[Zisi]

I am a big fan of glass nib pens - I find them to be super consistent and reliable writers. So, what could be better than a glass nib MB :) Check this No. M.G. 420 out! https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/mg-420-glass-nib

Enjoy!

[Zisi]

Here's two pretty cool pens!

1. Octagonal Safety 4J from the 1920s - the "J" nib was a special calligraphic flexible nib, these are super hard and rare to find! https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/octagonal-no-4j

2. 242 Grey Tiger Eye - This is the beautiful grey coloured version of the red/brown Tiger Eye, and this particular pen was made in Spain n the 1950s. https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-242-grey-tiger-eye

Enjoy!

[Zisi]

Check out the beautiful colour on this Azurite No. 20 lever filler. Wow! https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-20-lever-azurite

Enjoy!

[christof]

Here's two pretty cool pens!

1. Octagonal Safety 4J from the 1920s - the "J" nib was a special calligraphic flexible nib, these are super hard and rare to find! https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/octagonal-no-4j


Not only Montblanc had "J" nibs. Also Waterman's made these:

https://live.staticflickr.com/4367/36473418363_34a9391f8e_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Xz2NyK)Waterman's 52V nibs (https://flic.kr/p/Xz2NyK) by C.M.Z (https://www.flickr.com/photos/30169694@N08/), auf Flickr

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[Zisi]

Here's two pretty cool pens!

1. Octagonal Safety 4J from the 1920s - the "J" nib was a special calligraphic flexible nib, these are super hard and rare to find! https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/octagonal-no-4j


Not only Montblanc had "J" nibs. Also Waterman's made these:

https://live.staticflickr.com/4367/36473418363_34a9391f8e_o.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Xz2NyK)Waterman's 52V nibs (https://flic.kr/p/Xz2NyK) by C.M.Z (https://www.flickr.com/photos/30169694@N08/), auf Flickr

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Wow, this is so interesting! Can I add this picture to the article and give you credit?

[christof]

of course.
c.

[Zisi]

of course.
c.

Thank you!

[Zisi]

Today I have another beautiful pen from Azuniga's collection for you - a No. 25 Coral Red Lever filler from the 1920s. https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-25-lever-coral-red. This is a superb example with a vibrant red colour!

Also, I have a No. 0 black hard rubber (BHR) lever filler that I recently purchased https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-0-lever-filler-bhr.

Enjoy!

[azkid]

That coral pen is really striking (maybe I am biased because I finally got my first red Duofold this week...)

I can't believe how tiny the other pen looks. Or how big the 149 is.

Anyway I don't think I will ever tire of seeing these older Montblanc pens. Thanks again!

[Zisi]

That coral pen is really striking (maybe I am biased because I finally got my first red Duofold this week...)

I can't believe how tiny the other pen looks. Or how big the 149 is.

Anyway I don't think I will ever tire of seeing these older Montblanc pens. Thanks again!

Azkid, infact the 149 is a celluloid one and is smaller than the modern day 149s. And the size 0 is not even the smallest - there is a tiny version of the size 00 that is just minuscule!

[Zisi]

If you love safeties + the first Meisterstück series, then this mid week post is going to be just the mood booster you need :) Check out the rare beauty here https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-45-bhr-safety

Enjoy!
Sia

[Zisi]

You might have noticed that I just love these Spanish made Montblancs from the 1950s. Here is a super rare one - the 246 in Green Chevron https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/spanish-no-246-green-chevron

Enjoy!

[Zisi]

This is a grail series for me! My favourite filler system + pen design = the 10x series. Check these classic pens out https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-104-106-safety

[Bisquitlips]

An absolute quality addition to those of use that like MB vintage and modern pens!

My Compliments!

BTW.... I want this one!

https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ea5cc8_f52f0810254b4bdba9e035ac75b67c39~mv2_d_1429 _1687_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_593,h_699,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01/IMG_5735.webp



And I love this photograph!


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[Zisi]

I am very happy to present this beautiful pen from the Reflex sub-brand of Montblanc - a stunning coral red, flat top, model 'C' that is considered a 11 out of 12 in rareness by Collectible Stars I --> https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/reflex-c-coral-red

Also, with this pen review we add yet another generous contributor to the website - Kawuska! It is truly heartening to see so many members of the vintage pen community happily coming forward and sharing their treasures for us all to be inspired and educated by!
If you have pre-1950 MBs that are missing from the website and would like to contribute pictures for me to add as reviews then please drop me a line! It will be fun, I promise!

[Zisi]

Here we have a pen that you won't find in catalogues and books. It is a rare variant of the Meisterstück push knob Pearl & Black from the 1930s. Read to find out why its so rare --> https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-40-pearl-black

Also, coming next:
- Very very rare "Victoria 62" sub brand of Montblanc
- 126 PL
- 129
- 333 1/2 marbled blue

Enjoy!

[Zisi]

Here's another really cool and super rare sub-brand from Kawuska's collection --> Montblanc Victoria 62 https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/victoria-62

Enjoy!

[Zisi]

Today, I have a real treat for you! Check out the mesmerising lapis colour on this lovely No. 25 push knob from c. 1930! The colour is just something else!

Link here --> https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-25-lapizlazuli

[azkid]

That is a treat. I went in thinking "I like lapis pens but how special could it— holy toledo that is incredible!" [emoji16] I really enjoy these articles a lot. Thanks so much!

[Zisi]

I am very pleased to present to you an interview with Jesús Martínez Guillén - author of "Montblanc Pens Made in Spain" as he tells us about his favourite pens, and explains why the vintage Spanish designs are so distinct --> https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/jesus-martinez-guillen-interview

[FredRydr]

Guillén's comment about collecting applies to collecting anything, not just Spanish Montblanc pens:


Do not get obsessed with acquiring all of them right away. Such thing usually means paying a premium and besides, completing the whole collection normally delivers frustration instead of satisfaction because the enthusiasm suddendly faints. Stay away from stress. The pleasure is the way itself, not the achievement of the target.

Thank you, Sia!

[Zisi]

Here's a No. 25 push-knob filler but in a lovely colour that you don't see often --> https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-25-green-gold-brown

Enjoy!

[Zisi]

I am sure you will recognize this pen on your Grail list. Its not got any fancy colours, its not the largest pen, but it is the epitome of classy! Enjoy the L 129 https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/l129

Also, with this review we add yet another generous contributor to our website - specialk0449 from FPN. It is truly encouraging to see the vintage MB community come forward and support the website towards building a comprehensive catalogue of these beautiful vintage pens that bring joy to all our hearts :)

[Zisi]

I am very pleased to share with you a review of my most recent purchase - a 126 PL. This has been a Grail pen for me since the day I started focusing on vintage MBs, and so I am very happy to have it in my modest collection. Learn more about the pen here -->*https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-126-pl
Enjoy!

[azkid]

That is a very attractive pen, thanks for posting about it. As always, I look forward to upcoming articles!

[Zisi]

The beautiful hatched design 128 S reviewed here --> https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-128-s-hatched

[Zisi]

I am a big fan of the 12x series, and this pearl marbled colour is as beautiful as it gets! Read more here --> link

[Zisi]

Update -- A beautiful steel nib No. 138 with stunning pictures contributed by Gerardo! link --> https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-138

[Zisi]

Check out this simple but oh-so-beautiful and rare eyedropper (not safety) No. 1 made between 1911-14. Its one of the most beautiful vintage MBs I have ever seen! https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-1-eyedropper

[Zisi]

It is no secret that I am a big fan of platinum lined designs, so here is another rather hard to find model - the 234 1/2 PL from the late 1930s.

Also, with this review we add yet another contributor to the website :) The support from the MB vintage enthusiast community has been truly inspiring!

Enjoy --> https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-234-pl

[Zisi]

Here's a truly rare piece of history - a Rotkäppchen or "Red Riding Hood" No. 1 red star MB from c. 1915. Read more about its interesting history here --> https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/rotkappchen-no-1

With this pen we add yet another contributor to our website. The support of the vintage MB comunity is truly inspiring!

[Zisi]

The 12-sided Danish No 25 is a Grail for me! Read more about it here -->*https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/12-sided-no-25-danish-mb
With this article we add yet another contributor to our website. Thank you for all your support!

[Zisi]

Check out the vibrant Danish 22x -->*https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/danish-no-224-226

[Zisi]

Here's one the first MBs every made!! A sliding sleeve barrel No. 122 Rouge et Noir safety dating back to 1908-10. This is such an interesting pen! https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/ren-122-sliding-sleeve

[FredRydr]

Thank you, Sia.

[Zisi]

If you enjoyed our article about the brown and green marbled Danish No. 25 pens with 12-facets, then you will be rather intrigued by the plain black one we have here -->*https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/12-sided-no-25-black

[Zisi]

Here's a beautiful and rather uncommon safety - one with enamel overlay! Enjoy https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/enamel-no-1-safety

[Zisi]

Here is a rather rare and beautiful Gold Overlay No. 2 Safety pen from the 1920s -->*https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/gold-overlay-no-2-safety

[Lunaelsol]

This is super! will get in touch with you regarding picture contributions

[Zisi]

Here are two beautiful Danish versions of the original Meisterstück series - the No. 30 and No. 40. --> https://www.vintagem...anish-coral-red

[Zisi]

This is super! will get in touch with you regarding picture contributions

Oh yes! Please do!

[Zisi]

Here's an interesting and uncommon No "27" streamlined pearl and black Meisterstück! Enjoy - https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/l-27-pushknob-pearl-bl

[azkid]

Here is a rather rare and beautiful Gold Overlay No. 2 Safety pen from the 1920s -->*https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/gold-overlay-no-2-safety

Holy cow. *jaw drops*... The gold... The flat sides, the designs in the gold... Sublime.

[Zisi]

Here is a rather rare and beautiful Gold Overlay No. 2 Safety pen from the 1920s -->*https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/gold-overlay-no-2-safety

Holy cow. *jaw drops*... The gold... The flat sides, the designs in the gold... Sublime.
Yup! This inspired me to add an overlay pen to my own collection. An 18k rolled gold Italian overlay No. 1 is on its way :)

[Zisi]

This was one of the first pens made under the "Montblanc" line, between 1910-14! https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/montblanc-no-2s-safety

[Mags]

Nice work and pens history. I have a hard time with the website viewing it on an IPad Pro big screen and all much of the website appears cropped off screen on the right side.

[Zisi]

Nice work and pens history. I have a hard time with the website viewing it on an IPad Pro big screen and all much of the website appears cropped off screen on the right side.

Thanks for letting me know. The Wix site only allows for optimizing on laptop and cell phones, so I guess the website is best viewed through those two modes only :(

[Zisi]

This week, I am proud to present an interesting pen from my own personal collection - a 333 1/2 in a hard-to-find green/blue colour. It's supposed to be one of those two colours, but I can't tell which one :)*
Here it is -*https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-333-blue

[Zisi]

Hi All, I am very proud to present to you one of the rarest pens from my modest collection - a No. 4 Compressor - https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-4-compressor

Enjoy!

[Zisi]

I am happy to share with you that I have enhanced the website design to make it better organized:

1. All pen reviews are arranged in a timeline - see pic below for screenshot. Basically, as you scroll down the timeline bar takes you from oldest to newest pens (stopping at 1959). Here's a link - https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/copy-of-pen-reviews

2. I have cross referenced the information in early articles with catalogues and more books I have acquired recently. I believe the information is richer now. Of course, I am not an expert and so there might be mistakes and inaccuracies or even half-solved mysteries. I hope that readers like you will point them out to me to help make our website better.

As earlier, the website and everything connected to it is purely non-commercial. I am only doing this to share information with vintage MB lovers because it allows me to learn more and it allows me to share my passion for these pens.

As always, the website is better viewed on the computer, but you can check it out on the phone too if more convenient.

Finally, I want to thank you for your encouragement as readers! Also, I want to thank to generous and kindhearted contributors to the website! This is why I refer to the website as "our" website - it is a community effort and that is what makes it special to me.

I hope to share articles on more pens over this coming year, and to interview more experts and prolific collectors. Please do get in touch with me if you have any pens you'd like me to write about. We don't just want to write about 'rare' pens. Any pre-1959 produced Montblanc fountain pens are worth writing and reading about, and are welcomed as contributions.

Happy New Year! I hope that you and your family have a wonderful 2020!

[Zisi]

Check out this absolutely*stunning Azurite blue No. 30 push knob filler Meisterstück made between 1932-34. Link -*https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-30-pushknob-azurite

[Zisi]

Check out this mesmerising 322 in platinum striated colour, made between 1935-38 :) https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-322-pl

[Zisi]

Thanks to a generous contribution of pictures from Marcwithac, we will be doing a special feature on Astoria pens! If you have any vintage Astoria pens in your collection and would consider sharing pictures for the article then please drop me a line!

Thanks and have a great week!

[Zisi]

I am super excited to share with you the special Astoria article that we have been working on for a few weeks now. In it, you will find more than 34 rare pens featured, from 1921-36, along with insights about the brand and its pens from experts like Max Schrage, Osman Sümer, and Tom Westerich! I have learned so much about Astoria and Montblanc through this collaborative project, and I want to sincerely thank generous contributors like Kawuska, Ottomarkiv, Max, Osman, and especially Marcwithac (who kickstarted the project), for sharing pictures of their beautiful pens with me.

Enjoy! Link - https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/astoria

P.S. I will continue adding pictures of Astoria pens and information on the brand to this page as and when I receive contributions from you - the readers. So, if you know something I don't, or if you have vintage Astoria pens and are willing to share pictures of them then please do reach out to me. Thanks!

[da vinci]

Great work on the website generally, but particularly the Astoria article. A very interesting read, and fabulous to see some well known pen experts takin g the time to contribute. Bravo! :)

[Zisi]

Great work on the website generally, but particularly the Astoria article. A very interesting read, and fabulous to see some well known pen experts takin g the time to contribute. Bravo! :)
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[Zisi]

Today, I present to you an eyedropper from my personal collection. It is not a safety filler, but instead it is a true eyedropper. EDs are common on other pen brands but not so much on Montblancs, in my opinion. Check it out -->*https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/montblanc-no-2-eyedropper

[Zisi]

Tom Westerich is co-founder of Penboard.de, and one of the world's most accomplished vintage pen restorers and custom pen makers. In this interview, he tells us about the most special vintage MBs he has seen (with many pictures!!), his favourite filling mechanism, the toughest pens to repair, and much more!
Here it is -->*https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/tom-westerich-interview

Enjoy!

[Zisi]

Here is a really special pen - the smallest pen ever made by Montblanc - the baby No .00 safety. It was manufactured in the 1920s. Check it out -->*https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-00-baby-safety-black

[Zisi]

Here's the latest addition to my personal collection. Nothing too fancy, but quite exquisite if you ask me - a Chef D'œuvre No. 22 1/2 push-knob from c. 1929. These French market Meisterstück pens had some interesting distinctions from the typical German ones. Read more here - https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-22-half-pushknob-black

[Zisi]

I have just added two rare pens to the site - a Tatra No. 3, and Quail Domino No. 4, both about 100 years old or more! These were pens produced by Montblanc but branded with the name of the stationery retailer that sold them.

Also, I have created a new page dedicated to stationer brands and sub brands. You will find here articles about Astoria pens, a beautiful coral red Reflex C, and a super rare Victoria 62!

Check it out - https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/montblanc-stationer-and-sub-brands

P.S. If you have any vintage Montblanc stationer brand or sub-brand pens that you'd like to share so I can add pictures to this new section of the site, then I'd love to hear from you!

[Zisi]

Check out the pristine colour on this pearl and black marbled L30 made between 1931-34. It’s just exquisite https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/l-30-pushknob-pearl-bl

[Zisi]

Here's another example*of the Compressor. It*is arguably the rarest of the mass produced filling systems made by Montblanc. The No. 6 was the largest size, I believe, in the Compressor series which was only produced for about 2 years ->*https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-6-compressor

[FredRydr]

Here's another example*of the Compressor. It*is arguably the rarest of the mass produced filling systems made by Montblanc. The No. 6 was the largest size, I believe, in the Compressor series which was only produced for about 2 years ->*https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-6-compressor
I wonder if there was any patent infringement litigation between Simplo/Montblanc and Chilton with the later iteration.

[Zisi]

Here's another example*of the Compressor. It*is arguably the rarest of the mass produced filling systems made by Montblanc. The No. 6 was the largest size, I believe, in the Compressor series which was only produced for about 2 years ->*https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-6-compressor
I wonder if there was any patent infringement litigation between Simplo/Montblanc and Chilton with the later iteration.
Nothing that I heard of, and the mechanism seems almost the same, no? MB only made it for a very few years and it wasn’t very popular anyway so maybe it didn’t cause much trouble?

[Zisi]

This is a beautiful and rather hard-to-find colour when it comes to the vintage Meisterstück series made during a very short period between 1929-31 for the Italian market - https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-35-pushknob-burgundy

Check it out!

Stay safe and healthy!

[Zisi]

Check out this beautiful and very rare red marbled No. 6 Long safety MB made between 1924-28. Only a few are known to exist today. This one has the beautiful silver snake clip too! https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-6-long-safety-red-mottled

[joneschuck27@gmail.com]

Hello all,

First timer here, I was wondering if anyone could help me identify the model (name) and type of material used in my 10+ year old MB cufflinks. I've also contacted MB today but it may be a while to hear back from them.
The sides of the cuffs are engraved 'Germany' and there is no 'AU' or any other writing, so I'm leaning towards gold-plated, may I be wrong?

http://i.imgur.com/QCRZPK8.jpg

Much appreciated in advance, and please let me know if you require more photos.

[Zisi]

Check out this article on Reflex pens that I have refreshed with beautiful examples of the brand!--> link (https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/montblanc-stationer-and-sub-brands)

[Zisi]

Hi All,

Here is a quite rare size of the Rouge et Noir - The No. 8. I haven't seen it in any of the Montblanc reference books. These red stars are my favourite! Check it out - https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/rouge-et-noir-no-8

[Zisi]

Here's an very special pen. It was made by MB in the 1920s for a stationer in Austria - M. Störtz. This pen doesn't look like anything from the typical MB lineup. It has an interesting story! Check it out - the last article on this page https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/montblanc-stationer-and-sub-brands

[Zisi]

Here's a super rare pen - I haven't seen documentation about it in a any reference books or even seen images on the internet on any forum. Its a No. 45 Meisterstück but a K-type (short and stubby)! Check it out! https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-45-k-type-meisterstuck

[Zisi]

Hi All,
Here's another beautiful example of my favourite series ever made by Montblanc. This one is a "long" version of the No. 6 safety filler made between 1916-23.*
Enjoy!*https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/ouge-et-noir-no-6-long

[Fermata]

Anyone else have problems with the site freezing? I had problems even with different browsers.

[Zisi]

I am happy to share with you my latest acquisition :) A No. 204 safety filler with 18-karat rolled gold overlay made in the late 1920s and advertised for the Italian market. Check it out - https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-204-gold-overlay

Enjoy!

[Zisi]

Hello! Check out these modest, but not-so-common, war-time 232 and post-war 232G MBs - https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-232

[Zisi]

I'm so happy to share with you my newest acquisition - the rare No. 235. This pen has some interseting history and mystery attached to it. Check out the full article - https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-235

[Zisi]

I am truly happy to welcome this solid gold overlay No. 4 safety filler from the 1920s to my collection! Check it out here - https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/octagonal-no-4-solid-gold-mbsafety

[Zisi]

I am happy to share with you my latest acquisition -a silver 900 No. 4 safety from the 1920s. Check it out -> https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-4-silver-overlay

[Zisi]

The Montblanc No. 8 safety in three sizes! We now of the standard size from catalogues, but there seems to be a long*and short/stubby variant too! Check it out -*https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-8-montblanc-safeties

[Zisi]

I am happy to share that I have finally added a 102G to my collection :) you can read more about its history as well as the 104G and 106G here - https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-102-104-106-safety

[FredRydr]

Wonderful, as usual!

[Zisi]

Wonderful, as usual!

Thank you, my friend!

[Zisi]

Happy New Year! I hope this email finds you and your loved ones well!

I had the opportunity to interview Eranna Yekbote and learn about his very quickly growing vintage Montblanc inkwell collection. He has only started a few months ago but already has put together some beautiful pieces that I am sure you will enjoy looking at! Check it out - https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/eranna-yekbote-interview-inkwells

Best,
Sia

[Zisi]

The rare and coveted Montblanc Compressor - demystified! Well to some extent at least :) The compressor had a pneumatic filling system that was made for a short time in the 1920s as an alternative to the lever-filler and other more common filling systems. But it wasn’t popular and was soon discontinued. Today, the Compressors are amongst the most desirable pens for vintage MB collectors. Yet, little is known about them because of the scarcity of official documentation. I had questions and so I started piecing together information from books and then reached out to the most renowned experts in the world to fill in the gaps. I hope the resulting article provides a little more clarity on these beautiful pens.

Here's a link - https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/the-montblanc-compressor

[Zisi]

Check out this mysterious but beautiful No. 333 1/2 in a colour and material that was never released for commercial production - https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-333-prototype

[fountainpenkid]

That is surreal to see a MB of that era in that material--I always love when people share vintage prototypes like this; it gives you a sense for the decisions companies made. (Sometimes to return to, as Pelikan did with the white/tortoise)

[Zisi]

This year, I promised to do more interviews with vintage MB collectors. So, here's one with Christian Ott, to set the ball rolling! Christian has one of the most exceptional collections of vintage Pelikans, and some remarkable Osmia and Sonnecken pens too. Of course, he collects vintage Montblanc pens as well, and these are the focus of the interview. Show and Tell at the link here :) https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/christian-ott-interview

[Zisi]

Check out this beautiful MB No. 6 safety filler from c. 1919. It's black, nothing flashy. But, these designs were so elegant! This particular pen is special because it has the horizontal/cross knurling on its cap top and barrel, which means it was one of the earliest versions of the popular safety. Check it out - https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-6-safety

[Zisi]

I am delighted to share with you one of my most recent acquisitions - a 110 yr old. No. 2 white dome (no star) Montblanc. It's probably one of the first "Montblanc" branded pens made by then Simplo Pen Co. You can read more about its history here -*https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/early-montblanc-no-2-white-dome
Nothing fancy. Classic, understated, and unpretentious (as my friend KC says).*
Enjoy!
P.S. Look forward to some pretty spectacular MB articles over the coming*weeks, and yet another collector interview.*

[Zisi]

Here's another interesting story about a vintage MB enthusiast putting his collection together! Check our my interview with Martin Langberg -*https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/martin-langberg-interview

[Zisi]

I am fascinated with the Spanish-made Montblanc pens from the 1940-50s, with their vibrant “chevron” colours and classic designs! Check out some truly stunning examples and read more about their history, in the latest article on our website -*https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/spanish-chevron-designs
Many of the pens pictured belong to Jesùs Guillén - the author of “Montblanc Pens Made in Spain”. He has also very kindly helped me write the article. Enjoy!

[FredRydr]

...vibrant “chevron” colours and classic designs....
Thank you, Sia. As you are aware, pens made of this celluloid are a particular interest of mine, Montblanc being only one example.

[Zisi]

...vibrant “chevron” colours and classic designs....
Thank you, Sia. As you are aware, pens made of this celluloid are a particular interest of mine, Montblanc being only one example.

Absolutely, and your contributions to this article are very much appreciated.

[Zisi]

This unique and mysterious Montblanc "Night and Day" overlay safety model from the 1920s looks surprisingly similar to the Waterman safety fillers of the time -*https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/night-day-overlay-safety-montblanc

[Zisi]

New article on the 32x series from the 1930s. These modest pens came in lovely colours and had a unique nib. Click here to learn more - https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-322-324-326

[Zisi]

Here's the newest addition to my collection... a near-perfect malachite green 224! You can read more about it here - https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-222-224-pl-malachitegreen

I hope you and your families are safe!

[Zisi]

Dear Friends,

I hope this email finds you well!

Check out our newest article on the special Montblanc 13x series Made for Italy between 1937-42. These pens came in a mesmerizing platinum lined (PL) color that was otherwise not available for the 13x models distributed in Germany or other places in the world! Read more about them on our website - https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/italian-134-136-138

Best,
Sia

[Zisi]

I hope this message finds you and your loved ones well!

I am excited to share with you our latest article - this one is about MB lever fillers made in the 1920s - https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/mb-lever-fillers

Enjoy!

P.S. If you have MB lever fillers and are interested in contributing pictures for me to add to the article, please direct/private message me.

[MarcoA64]

has this initiative sunk or the OP has been busy with other endeavours? :-)

[Zisi]

Hi There! Here is a short article*I just put up about the 744 Edelmetall series. I hope you enjoy it -*https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/montblanc-744
Also, Happy New Year to you and your loved ones!*

[Zisi]

Hello,

It has been a while! I hope this email finds you and your loved ones well. Also, happy New Year!

I am happy to share with you an updated version of our old Rotkäppchen Safety Pen article. I received images of a second example recently from a generous collector, prompting me to undertake a little more research on this mysterious brand by Montblanc. Check out the link here - https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/rotk%C3%A4ppchen-safety

If there is anything I might have missed or got wrong, please do let me know. I am no expert. I am just trying to triangulate information from as many sources as possible to paint a somewhat coherent picture about the history of these pens. So please don't hesitate to provide me with feedback.

Also, if you have any pre-1959 Montblanc pens that you would be willing to share images of, please let me know. I am happy to feature them on the website, do research on their history, etc. The site is meant to be a free of cost and continuously updated repository of knowledge about the history of MBs made pre-1959. The information is for the benefit of vintage MB enthusiasts like us, and images of rare pens are a very essential source of knowledge.

[Zisi]

Hello,


For my next article, I will be refreshing/enhancing my old writeup about the rare M.G. 400 and 420 Glasfeder model (glass nib MB). If you have an example of these pens and are willing to share pictures please drop me a line. Thanks!

[Zisi]

I recently acquired a pen that had eluded me for a few years - the glass nib M.G. 420. Montblanc's Glasfeder series, made circa 1936, is a modest one but quite rare to find today. So, I thought this was the perfect time to update my old article on this model. As always, I am able to share images and information about these pens thanks to very generous collectors and experts.


Enjoy - https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/mg-400-420-glasfeder-glassnib

[Zisi]

This week I revisited our article about Montblanc's 432 and 422 stylographic pens. I have added much more history and pictures, thanks to the wonderfully generous experts and collectors in our community!

Link -> https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-432-no-422-stylo-tintenschreiber-inkpencil

If you have examples of these pens and are willing to share pictures then I would be happy to add them to the article. The more examples we have the more we learn about these pens.

Enjoy!

[Bisquitlips]

I spent hours on this site! And will gladly spend hours more!

[dneal]

What Bisquitlips said.

I could be mistaken, but it always seems to me that the Danish/Spanish/etc... models aren't as desirable; or are of a lesser pedigree. My opinion is quite the opposite. I love the not-just-black pens, and your site is one of the few that does a great job sharing them. Your eclectic approach to collecting is admirable.

[Zisi]

I spent hours on this site! And will gladly spend hours more!

Thank you for the encouragement! I am glad you find the website useful. I hope to update/enhance all the articles through this year.

[Zisi]

What Bisquitlips said.

I could be mistaken, but it always seems to me that the Danish/Spanish/etc... models aren't as desirable; or are of a lesser pedigree. My opinion is quite the opposite. I love the not-just-black pens, and your site is one of the few that does a great job sharing them. Your eclectic approach to collecting is admirable.

Thank you! It is a bit difficult to compare MBs manufactured across regions with each other because their price points and designs were quite different for the most part. Some models were unique to countries, for example the faceted coloured 25 from Denmark. This is a high value pen, even though its not very large. A simple Danish button filler in coral red will cost more than its equivalent tier model made in Germany. Similarly, a small but colourful button filler from Spain will be far more expensive than its equivalent tier button filler from Germany. And at the higher end, look at the Spanish Chevrons. Again, quite high value in good condition, and only made in Spain. So, it depends. But you do have a point. Models like the No. 12, 45, 108, 139, 129, etc. which were topmost tier were designed and manufactured first in Germany and so I guess there would naturally be a perception of higher pedigree from pens that came from the source/German stable.

But, I agree with you, the Danish and Spanish pens are absolutely beautiful!

[Zisi]

Next, I will be updating our article about old MB eyedroppers. If you own an example of a Montblanc eyedropper and are willing to share pictures for the article then please drop me a line. As always, I will give you credit under the pictures (or state that the pen belongs to an anonymous collector if you prefer). Thanks!

[Zisi]

Hi All, I just wrote an article about this interesting Montblanc that was MADE in France. Check it out here - https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/french-manufactured-vintage-montblanc