Montblanc - 146 LeGrand - Fountain pen

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The fountain pen is presented in a magnificent state of general preservation, evidencing extremely careful prior use and excellent maintenance, ideal for everyday use as well as for integrating high-end collections.

The body and cap, fabricated in Montblanc's renowned black precious resin, maintain an impeccable, clean structure, free of cracks, fissures, bite marks, or any deformities. When held up to light, only subtle and fine surface handling marks (hairlines) derived from honest storage and use are visible, preserving an exceptional mirror-like shine.

The gold-plated details (the three decorative rings and the clip) appear bright and in magnificent condition, with no loss of gold plating or signs of wear from friction or ink corrosion. The clip maintains its original firm and perfect tension, and the serial number is read with absolute clarity. The ink window with stripes retains superb clarity and cleanliness.

The two-tone 18K gold nib is the jewel of the piece: it looks visually flawless, perfectly aligned, clean, and without deformations in its breather holes or in the lower feeder, promising writing of extraordinary smoothness and flexibility, features typical of the elasticity of 18-karat gold.

The rear piston mechanism turns completely smoothly, firmly and fluidly, offering the right resistance that ensures the internal seal functions correctly to absorb and retain ink with total watertightness.

Overall, this is an extraordinary specimen of one of the world's most iconic writing instruments, distinguished by its superb 18-karat nib, optimally preserved and ready to be inked or displayed.

Care recommendations
To preserve the optimal operation of this high-end piece, it is recommended to use exclusively high-quality fountain pen inks (preferably Montblanc) and to completely avoid caligráfica or technical drawing inks (India ink), as they could clog the internal conduit. If the piston mechanism will not be used for an extended period, a deep cleaning is advised by filling and emptying the reservoir with clean warm water until it runs clear, and storing the pen completely dry, protected from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.

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