Montblanc - Honorè De Balzac - Ballpoint pen

The Montblanc Writers Edition 2013 is a prestigious limited series devoted to the celebrated French writer Honoré de Balzac. As in every Maison limited edition, in this case too the details pay homage to the personality and work of the celebrated author. Balzac's initials are finely engraved, in a typeface typical of the era, on the 750 solid gold nib. The decorative bands of the pen represent the three main French social classes of the 19th century, magistrally described in La Comédie humaine: the upper ring of the cap, sumptuous and adorned with gold finishes, symbolizes nobility; the middle ring represents the bourgeoisie, while the simple ring located on the cone alludes to the less affluent classes. The pen's design and form mirror Balzac's imposing figure and style. In particular, the conical section of the fountain pen recalls the pointed shoes the writer was accustomed to wear. The dark gray tones of the lacquered body, alternated with refined decorative lines on the cap, evoke 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.