Montblanc - Honorè De Balzac - Fountain pen

Montblanc's Writers Edition 2013 is a prestigious limited series dedicated to the celebrated French writer Honoré de Balzac. As with every Maison limited edition, details in this case also pay homage to the personality and work of the author celebrated. Balzac's initials are finely incised, with a period-typical typeface, on the solid gold 18k nib. The decorative rings of the pen represent the three main social classes of 19th-century France, magistrally described in La Comédie humaine: the upper ring of the cap, sumptuous and embellished with gold finishes, symbolizes the nobility; the middle ring represents the bourgeoisie, while the simple ring on the cone alludes to the less affluent classes. The design and shape of the pen reflect Balzac's imposing figure and his style. The pen’s cone, in particular, recalls the pointed shoes the writer used to wear. The dark gray tones of the lacquered body, alternating 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 a genuine and refined homage.