This is a beautiful vintage Montblanc Meisterstuck #72 Black Fountain Pen and 78 Ballpoint Pen Rolled Gold Capped Set, masterpieces of craftsmanship from Germany.
The vintage Montblanc 72 is a piston-fill fountain pen from the late 1950s/early 1960s, known for its "rolled gold" cap and high-grade resin barrel color in black. It features an 18k solid gold nib and an ink-viewing window, representing a modernist aesthetic of its time with a durable, classic design.
Vintage : Montblanc 72 Fountain Pen (Late 1950s-Early 1960s)
Design and materials: This pen is a vintage model from the era when Montblanc transitioned from its older design to a more modernist style. It features a barrel made of high-grade resin and a "rolled gold" with a striped pattern. Yellow ink view window spacer fully intact.
Color: Black
Filling system: Piston filler. Successful 24 hour drip test.
Nib: 18k solid gold nib, Fine
Size: Capped: 129mm, 5.08 in. Posted: 145mm, 5.75 in.
Distinguishing features:
An amber-yellow ink-viewing window for easy ink level monitoring.
A "snap-on" cap that fits securely.
A balanced feel, where the heavy cap provides stability when posted.
Historical context: It was a flagship model of its time, based on the more complex Model 22, and was often sold with a lifetime warranty. It has been cleaned and polished and successfully drip tested. Some micro-scratches visible with the loupe but undetectable from a writer’s perspective. This is a sought after Montblanc 72 Fountain Pen by collectors and those that appreciate fine vintage writing instruments. I would describe the condition as very good to excellent
The Montblanc 78 is a vintage ballpoint pen from the 1960s, often described as a "Meisterstück No. 78". It is a luxury writing instrument with a black resin barrel, gold trim, and a lever mechanism integrated into the clip to extend the writing point. These pens are prized by collectors for their quality craftsmanship and classic, timeless design.
Key features of the Montblanc 78
Vintage design: This is a vintage model, dating back to the 1960s.
Materials and finish: It features a black resin barrel and gold trim.
Size: 128mm, 5.0 inches
Mechanism: It uses a lever-action mechanism, located in the clip, to extend and retract the ballpoint. New refill installed.
Engravings: The pen is imprinted with "MONBLANC No. 78" on the barrel ring.
Collector's item: Due to its age and luxury status, the Montblanc 78 is sought after by collectors and those who appreciate vintage writing instruments. Condition - very good to excellent.
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