Parker Grain d'Orge, 1971 - 1978? from Bangkok Thailand

Parker 75 Grain d'Orge, 1971 - ?

This Parker 75 Grain d'Orge has Barleycorn pattern.

Parker 75 Flammé, 1968 -1978? from Thailand Bangkok

Parker 75 Flammé, 1968-78?

There are two versions of Parker 75 Flamme, one Silverplate and another goldplate over brassshort. This is a silver plated one with pattern that are staggered, repeating lines making a flame-like appearance.

Parker 75 Insignia, 1965 - 1978

The 14K goldfilled over brass Parker 75 Insignia has a cross-hatch square grid made of vertical and horizontal lightly engraved lines, equally spaced to form square patterns.This is an early version with 14kGF.

Parker 75 Imperial, 1973 - 1978

As there are many variations in Parker 75, I have decided to elaborate the details. This is a 22K gold electroplate over brass Parker 75 Imperial where the patterns consist of alternating groups of blank space and five closely spaced lines.

Exhibition at Bangkok Siam Paragon

My vintage Montblanc were used for the exhibition in Siam Paragon Thailand.

USSR Fountain pens

USSR Fountain pens

Being a former history and political Science students, the former USSR has been a mystery and charm. 

Montblanc snake safety circa 1920s

Montblanc snake safety circa 1920s

I was very lucky to find this Montblanc snake safety circa 1920s when I was working in Taiwan in 2001. It was during one of the weekend where i visited the Jade market in Taiwan and saw this pen on the floor. One of the great find!

Montblanc 32s (1961-66)

Montblanc 32 S made 1961-1966. Piston filler

One of the first Montblanc models made out of black and red resin. The model 32 marked the start of the new Montblanc era in the early 60's, unlike the previous classic torpedo form factors, these pens were modern, elongated, with sharp edges, reliable and with focus on functionality and appeal. 

The pen is also one of the first with specifically enclosed wing nib, suspended over an ebonite feed and enclosed in a special tube, making it leak proof and airplane safe. The Precious Resin, the signature Montblanc material gives the pen a unique shine and gloss but also protection as it is hard to scratch or damage. The pen has a very reliable with a constant and even ink flow. The nib is flexible and smooth, thus with a gentle push while writing it will write up to M medium size and produce variety of styles. It is also semi hooded nib, which give is protection. The piston is smooth and takes a considerable amount of ink. Perfectly balanced pen, with superb feel in the hand. Beautiful blue ink window under the tread, and the signature Montblanc star located on both turning knob and cap. 

A perfect Montblanc pen, reliable, amazing build quality and timeless design.

Parker 51 solid gold presidential fountain pen from UK

PARKER 51 SOLID GOLD PRESIDENTIAL FOUNTAIN PEN 

This is most prestigious pens ever produced by Parker in the UK, they had a policy of producing a 'Presidential' version of all their top line pens and they were usually available in either 9 or 18ct gold. The American equivalents were made from 14ct gold so it is easy to tell the origin from the gold content. 

The Parker "51", solid gold offering is called the "Presidential", while a.1/10 14k gold filled version called the "Signet" (later known as "Insignia"). In terms of gold content in the different versions, use the 1/10 as your guide. I believe the Presidential had a smooth gold cap & barrel finish, whereas the Signet had a vertical line design on the cap/barrel. The UK versions were 18k and 9k Presidentials and a 9k rolled gold (i.e., gold filled) version.

Signets are not very common, but certainly far more common than Presidentials. The gold cap and barrel (whether solid or gold filled) was only offered in the Aerometric series as a regular production offering, not in the earlier Vacumatic line.

This is a NEAR PERFECT EXAMPLE OF A FACTORY MADE CLASSIC VINTAGE 1960'S PARKER 51 WAVY LINE DESIGN 9CT SOLID GOLD AEROMETRIC FILLING FOUNTAIN PEN, FULL ENGLISH HALLMARKS "PPCo" PARKER PEN COMPANY, DATE LETTER "i" FOR 1964. ALL IN ITS ORIGINAL GREEN MOROCAN LEATHER PLUSH LINED BOX. HAS A SHARP FRESH LOOK TO IT.  PROFESSIONALLY ENGRAVED "K.N.B".  THE PEN MEASURES JUST UNDER 5 1/2 INCHES (13.8 CM). CAP LIP IMPRINT "PARKER 9 .375". BARREL HAS FULL HALLMARKS AND "MADE IN ENGLAN". FULLY WORKING, AND TESTED COMES WITH AN ORIGINAL FINE/MEDIUM GRADE 14CT NIB .

Montblanc slimline (1980s)

The Montblanc slimline 1980s

These are are from the early 1980´s in steel and white matt finish.

Slimline with 221

Montblanc

Montblanc Monte Rosa (Mid 1950-1959)

Montblanc 254 (1950s)

Montblanc 254

The fountain pen in black resin with gold plated trim and a 14ct 585 medium wing nib. Piston Filling. Germany mid 1950's. Black resin slip-on cap. Domed resin cap top with white Montblanc 'Snow-cap' signet inset . Gold filled ring top pocket clip. Gold filled lip band with 'MONTBLANC - 254' cross hatch engraved around circumference. Black resin barrel and section which has a clear transparent ink view window. Raised gold filled cap retention band between section and ink view. Screw knob at rear of barrel which operates piston filling mechanism, knob is heat impressed with ‘M’.

Pen measures 5.1/8 inches (13.2 cms) long with cap attached. Cap diameter: 13.5 mm. Weight: 19.1 grams.

Montblanc 342 (1950s)

Montblanc 342

Montblanc 342 piston filling vintage fountain pen in gloss black resin with gold filled trim. Made in Germany during the late 1950's.

Screw-on cap is fitted with gold filled pocket clip and ring. Clip is retained by domed stud, with white celluloid Montblanc signet inlaid to top. Gold filled medium cap lip band with 'MONTBLANC - 342' engraved around circumference.Black resin barrel and section. Barrel has blue transparent ink view window. Knob at rear of barrel un-screws to operate piston filling mechanism. 

The Pen measures 5.0 inches (12.5 cms) long with cap attached. 5.5/8 ins (14.5 cms) with cap posted. Cap diameter: 13.0 mm. Weight: 15.8 grams.

MONTBLANC: MEISTERSTUCK NO. 25 LARGE CORAL RED FOUNTAIN PEN, C.1935

Montblanc 221 (1971-1979)

The Montblanc 221 

The Montblanc 221 was from 1971-1979, 14k gold nib, plastic, cartridge/converter. The 221 comes from a long line of student pens and would eventually (after Montblanc goes all upscale during the 1980s) morph into the Classic and then the Generations. The 1970s vintage ones have semi-flexible nibs. Not to be confused with the similar 220, which has a more textured finish and a piston filler.

Montblanc Carrera Fountain Pen and ball pen (1970s)

Montblanc Carrera

Montblanc has reached an agreement with the legendary sports car maker Porsche and in 1971 for the launched of the Montblanc Carrera model in honor of that model Porsche.