Montblanc - Honorè De Balzac - Ballpoint pen

The Montblanc Writers Edition 2013 is a prestigious limited series dedicated to the famous French writer Honoré de Balzac. As with every Maison limited edition, in this case too the details pay homage to the personality and the work of the celebrated author. Balzac's initials are finely engraved, in a typeface typical of the era, on the solid 750-gold nib. The decorative rings of the pen represent the three main social classes of 19th-century France, masterfully described in La Comédie humaine: the upper ring of the cap, sumptuous and adorned with gilded finishes, symbolizes nobility; the central ring represents the bourgeoisie, while the simple ring placed on the cone alludes to the less affluent classes. The design and shape of the pen reflect Balzac's imposing figure and style. The pen's conical section, in particular, recalls the pointed shoes the writer was accustomed to wearing. The dark grey tones of the lacquered body, alternating with refined decorative lines on the cap, echo the author's everyday attire. To complete the tribute, Balzac's signature is elegantly engraved on the cap, making every detail of this edition an authentic and refined homage.