Montblanc - 221 P (Pocket) - Fountain pen

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We put up for auction the most absolute, compact, and highly commented object of desire in vintage high-end writing collections: the Montblanc Classic 221 Variant pocket fountain pen, in its most iconic, elegant, and functional execution in black precious resin with gold-plated details. This historic piece represents one of the boldest and most aerodynamic design twists from the Hamburg brand, breaking with traditional forms to offer a writing instrument with a short, slender profile, yet extraordinary comfort, lightness, and visual impact.

The design of this German-made fountain pen is a display of high-fidelity aesthetics and executive ergonomics: its body measures extremely compact and portable proportions, about 11.6 cm in length with a slim thickness of 1.0 cm, offering unbeatable balance and in-hand lightness. It is built in Montblanc’s famous precious resins, delivering a deep black polish with optical quality that cleanly contrasts with the gold-plated rings and the flat clip of a purely minimalist aesthetic. The ensemble is crowned at the head with the oversized white star emblem proudly inlaid.

At the base of the body lies clearly engraved the holy grail of its identity: model 221, certifying its direct origin from the brand’s high-manufacture workshops. But the true heart of this work of art hides in its nib: a splendid original Montblanc nib, solid 14-karat gold (585) swathed, in a point M (Medium) with impeccable geometry and flow, designed specifically to offer a fluid writing experience with unparalleled liquid intensity.

Condition: Collector’s Quality / Excellent Vintage
The aesthetic, cosmetic, and mechanical condition of this exemplar is Excellent for its age (Vintage Top Condition):

Body and Cap in Resin: The black precious resin body retains its original bright polish, completely free of cracks, deep scratches, or chips. The black color retains all its depth. The model engraving "221" on the tail remains perfectly sharp and legible.

Gold Details and Emblem: All gold-plated elements on the rings and clip retain their original bath intact and with great shine. The white star on the head shows a subtle and beautiful superficial craquelé caused by the natural passage of time, which certifies the absolute originality and aging of the piece.

Mechanical System and Nib: An authentic mechanical delight. The filling system operates with the classic and coveted button-filler mechanism with sac. By unscrewing the rear section of the body, you access the push button that actuates the pressure bar on the inner sac. The system is clean, serviced, and fully operational. The faceted 14K gold nib is in impeccable condition, guaranteeing a constant flow and a legendary writing smoothness.

Curious Fact for the Collector
For appraisers and Catawiki experts, this 221 series variant of 11.6 cm length is a true transitional rarity. Specifically designed for high executives who needed a compact fountain pen that fit perfectly in leather agendas of the era, what makes bids roar in the international market is its particular back-button mechanical configuration, which combines the aerodynamic aesthetics of the 70s with the romance and reliability of classic sac-filling systems. Finding a specimen with this level of optical brightness in the resin and such a singular mechanism makes it a safe investment with a wildly high bid ratio in international auctions.

I wish you the best of luck with your bids and a superb auction to all Catawiki participants!