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Fountain Pens & Writing Instruments 1908–2010 – Photos, History & Identification Guide

Since 2000 the collector reference for Montblanc
✓ 25 years online ✓ 600+ documented models ✓ Thousands of original photos ✓ Independent & non-commercial

Focus on Montblanc – but also Astoria, Pelikan, Faber-Castell, and many other brands. Do you collect writing instruments, or have you inherited one and don't know what it is? You've come to the right place.

Photos, data and history of Montblanc, Astoria, Aurora, Caran d’Ache, Cartier, Conway Stewart, Cross, Danitrio, Delta, Dörrbecker, Duke, Dunhill, Élysée, Faber-Castell, Ferrari da Varese, Kaweco, Krone, Lalex, Lamy, Marlen, Montegrappa, Monteverde, Namiki, Omas, Parker, Pelikan, Pilot, Rotring, S.T. Dupont, Sailor, Sheaffer, Visconti, Waterman.

Inherited or found an old fountain pen?

You have an old Montblanc or other vintage fountain pen — inherited, received as a gift, or found in the attic? In 3 steps you'll find out here what you have – and what matters: identify the model, assess the condition, estimate the value.

» Identify model and value in 3 steps
FAQ – Knowledge base for collectors

Over 2,500 topics from 20 years of collector discussions: the knowledge base based on the former fountainpen.de forum – searchable by model, manufacturer, year and keyword. Answers to typical questions about repair, nib types, inks, care, authentication and collector know-how.

» Go to FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

From Safety to Limited Edition: Over 600 writing instruments from 1908 to 2010 are documented – with original photos, technical data and background context. The Vintage Finder helps identify an unknown model by decade, cap shape and material.

Vintage Pens1908–1989 MeisterstückAll Series Limited EditionsWriters, Patron & more AstoriaHand-crafted Fountain Pens Other BrandsPelikan, Visconti & more

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Montblanc Meisterstück – Model overview

No other edition is as closely associated with the Montblanc brand as the Meisterstück series. Here you see an overview of the various series and models.

Grand Format
Montblanc 149
Montblanc 169 Sketch Pen (discontinued 2011)
Le Grand
Montblanc 146 Fountain Pen
Montblanc 161 Ballpoint Pen (discontinued 2026)
Montblanc 162 Rollerball
Montblanc 166 Marker (discontinued 2015)
Montblanc 167 Pencil (discontinued 2015)
Montblanc 147 Traveller (discontinued, 1994–2018)
Chopin / Classique
Montblanc 145 Fountain Pen
Montblanc 144 Fountain Pen (discontinued approx. 2005; Solitaire versions until approx. 2008)
Montblanc 164 Ballpoint Pen Montblanc 1642 Midsize Ballpoint Pen Montblanc 163 Rollerball Montblanc 165 Pencil Montblanc 168 Fineliner
Mozart
Montblanc 114 Fountain Pen (discontinued 2021)
Montblanc 116 Ballpoint Pen (discontinued 2021)
Montblanc 117 Pencil (discontinued 2014)

Note

This website is a non-commercial, purely private offering from writing instrument collectors. There are no connections to the manufacturers presented here. We do not sell writing instruments and do not send out information material.

All photos are protected under Section 7 of the German Copyright Act. Private or commercial use requires written permission.

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Beware of Fakes!

Here you will find a comprehensive guide to help you quickly and safely identify fakes.

» Tips to protect against counterfeits

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