Montblanc - Honorè De Balzac - Ballpoint pen

Montblanc's Writers Edition 2013 is a prestigious limited series dedicated to the famed 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 typeface characteristic of the era, on the solid 18-karat 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 embellished 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 presence and style. The pen's conical section, in particular, evokes the pointed shoes the writer was accustomed to wearing. The dark gray tones of the lacquered body, interspersed 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 an authentic and refined homage.