Information on Montblanc stylo models is rare, but a contact is collector pages like maxpens.de, although individual model attributions there are to be taken with caution because front parts are sometimes exchanged and designations are wrong. Key source is the Montblanc Diary, helping in identification. If the stylo has a cork-seal filling mechanism, it should always be stored filled with distilled water so the cork does not dry out and become brittle.
Where do you find information on Montblanc Stylographic Pens (drawing and Indian-ink pens, e.g. model 432), and how do you store such vintage models?
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Original discussion in the forum 7 posts · 4 participants · December 2004 – January 2005
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- David
First let me apologize for not posting in German, I am still in the process of trying to learn. While I can read some German I am not able to write with it very well yet. Is there any information on this website or any website for that matter about montblanc stylo pens? By stylo I mean the non fountain pen models which were made for art, drawing and drafting. I have a 432 and would like to know more about these pens but information seems fairly scarce for some reason. I appreciate any replies!
Thank You!
David - fountainpen
Hello David,
visist: www.maxpens.de , there are some stylos.
regards
HMS - David
Thank you HMS!
- st0352
Hi David,
I would be careful with the idenfitication and related model numbers on max\' homepage. Even though he has obviously some gorgeous pens, a 234 1/2 stylo was never produced and the description of this particular (only!) stylo is wrong. I assume that either the front section has been replaced or the turning knob with the model number imprint.
Montblanc stylos are fairly scarce and you mainly come across the 422 (push knob) or 432 (piston) stylos. The red dot on the captop indicates the diameter of inkflow and two variations (comparing approx. F and B-nib width) are known to exist. There are some more variations of earlier stylos and the best overview I am aware of, is definitely given in the Montblanc Diary and Collectors Guidy written by Jens Roesler in the early 1990s. Stylos can also be found in various colours and azuritblue, malachitgreen or even red ripple (rarest variation) have been reported in collector\'s hands. The earliest stylo dates back into lever-filler times in the mid 1920s.
Best regards, Sebastian - David
Thank you very much for the information Sebastian! I do not have the montblanc diary, I need to get a copy of it. I like these pens and they are fun to use. I am not sure how to store it though since I am new to the vintage pens. should I store it with water so the cork won\'t dry out? right now it is empty but I am worried the cork may shrink if left dry very long.
Thank you very much for all the information!
David - steiner
Hello David,
please always fill the pen with distilled water when they have a cork, otherwise the cork will become crumble.
Regards,
Michael - David
Thank you Michael! I just filled it as you said to. thanks to everyone for all your help and information!
David