Carefully held, lubricated and stored! Dear future buyer, This piece is in almost new, maintained condition and is ready for use, thank you! This is a beautiful and rare Montblanc Meisterstück mechanical pencil in a gorgeous burgundy color. The pen is made from precious resin and is found in almost brand new condition. The pen uses standard leads, readily available in any store. It exhibits no dents, scratches or heavy pigmentation. As a vintage objects collector myself, I made sure you will get a fully functional and complete piece of art, using my extensive knowledge and handling them with care, as I would do for myself. Please Note: - The pen uses common leads stored in a convenient compartment, pictured in the presentation - The black panel was used to hold the pen safely during the photographing process - The shipping will be done with the best protective packaging, insurance and a tracking code, as I would do for myself Thank you for your time and happy treasure hunting!