Montblanc - Honorè De Balzac - Ballpoint pen

The Montblanc Writers Edition 2013 is a prestigious limited series dedicated to the renowned French writer Honoré de Balzac. As in every limited edition from the Maison, in this case too the details pay tribute to the personality and the work of the celebrated author. Balzac’s initials are finely engraved, in a period-typical typeface, on the solid 750 gold nib. The pen’s decorative rings represent the three main social classes of 19th-century France, masterfully described in The Human Comedy: the upper ring of the cap, sumptuous and adorned with gold finishes, symbolizes the nobility; the middle ring represents the bourgeoisie, while the simple ring placed on the cone alludes to the less affluent classes. The design and shape of the pen reflect Balzac’s imposing figure and style. The fountain-pen cone, in particular, evokes the pointed shoes the writer used to wear. The dark gray tones of the lacquered body, alternated 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.