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Which writing-instrument models could be behind the fountain pens acquired by the Bundestag in large numbers?

Montblanc Montblanc — general FAQ entry

From the mentioned 68,800 euros for 296 writing instruments, a unit price of around 232 euros results, which after procurement discounts most likely fits middle-priced models. Discussed at Montblanc were among others remaining stock of the Scenium series (of which, however, never fountain pens but only ballpoints existed) as well as later Pelikan models at around 169 euros unit price, e.g. an M400 with a significant discount. Which concrete model was chosen is not unambiguously documented; presumably a quantity discount applied. The designation 'gold fountain pens' can also refer solely to gilded cap rings, not to solid gold.

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