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Can one judge from photos whether a used-bought Montblanc StarWalker Resin is genuine?

Montblanc Identifying fakes FAQ entry

The StarWalker shown makes on the photos an authentic impression: the laser engraving on the clip, the Pix embossing under the clip as well as inside and nib speak for an original; striking counterfeit features are not recognisable. A last residual certainty, however, cannot be derived from photos, since better fakes can look comparable. As an additional practical test, the cap should be easily and evenly screwable on at the rear end; in combination with the visual features that is a strong indication of a real piece.

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