Montblanc - Honorè De Balzac - Ballpoint pen

Montblanc's Writers Edition 2013 is a prestigious limited series dedicated 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 period-typical script, on the nib made of solid 750 gold. The decorative rings of the pen symbolize the three main French social classes of the 19th century, masterfully described in La Comédie humaine: the top ring of the cap, sumptuous and adorned with gold finishes, symbolises nobility; the central ring represents the bourgeoisie, while the plain ring on the cone alludes to the less affluent classes. The design and shape of the pen reflect Balzac's imposing figure and style. The nib section, in particular, recalls the pointed shoes the writer was known to wear. The dark grey tones of the lacquered body, alternated 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.