Montblanc - Honorè De Balzac - Ballpoint pen

Montblanc's Writers Edition 2013 is a prestigious limited series dedicated to the renowned French writer Honoré de Balzac. As with every Maison limited edition, in this case too the details pay homage to the personality and to the work of the celebrated author. Balzac's initials are finely engraved, in a script typical of the era, on the 18k solid gold nib. The pen's decorative rings 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 the nobility; the central 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 style. The pen's cone, in particular, evokes the pointed shoes the writer was accustomed to wearing. The dark gray tones of the lacquered body, alternating with refined decorative lines on the cap, recall 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.