Montblanc - Honorè De Balzac - Ballpoint pen

Montblanc's 2013 Writers Edition is a prestigious limited series dedicated to the famous French writer Honoré de Balzac. As in every Maison limited edition, the details pay tribute to the personality and work of the celebrated author. Balzac’s initials are finely engraved, in a typeface typical of the era, on the solid 18k gold nib. The pen’s decorative rings symbolize the three main social classes of 19th-century France, masterfully described in La Comédie humaine: the upper ring of the cap, sumptuous and embellished with gold finishes, represents the nobility; the central ring represents the bourgeoisie, while the simple ring on the cone alludes to the less affluent classes. The pen’s design and form reflect Balzac’s imposing figure and style. The fountain pen’s cone, in particular, evokes the pointed shoes the writer was accustomed to wearing. The dark grey lacquer body tones, 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 a genuine and refined homage.