The Kafka convinces with its discreetly translucent black-red of great depth and the interplay with cool silver fittings, as well as the unusual shape that runs from round to angular. Ballpoint and pencil are slightly tail-heavy; on the fountain pen the classic piston mechanism is missing (cartridge pen), but the ventilation problem is solved. Delivery is staggered annually: first the flagship stores, then the boutiques and finally the retailers, which on highly demanded editions can mean wait times of several months. Retailers who invest a lot in Montblanc are preferred in delivery.