Are Montblanc pens worth it?

Conclusion. Montblanc does make fantastic fountain pens, which are beautiful and elegant and write very well. Their conservative designs are not for everyone, but well worth the investment, particularly if you can obtain a cost-effective, authentic used pen.

What is so special about a Montblanc pen?

Mont Blanc has excellent nibs that have the right amount of springiness without being too boring, very comfortable to write, and because they’re made out of gold, they will easily adapt to your hand and to your writing and they will remain like that for years to come.

Are Montblanc pens made of gold?

The nib is the heart of a fountain pen, and Montblanc’s are made from 14- or 18-karat gold.

What is the rarest pen in the world?

The most expensive pen in the world is also the rarest. It is the Fulgor Nocturnus by Tibaldi. This work of art was made by Florentine pen maker Tibaldi. Only one was made and it solde for $8 million.

Do all Montblanc pens have pix?

Don’t worry if the font used to engrave the serial number appears to vary from pen to pen. That is not unusual. The second engraved mark on the pen is the word “Pix.” This word should be on the underside of the pen clip on pens dating from 1997 and later. Most fake Montblanc pens will be missing this mark.

What is the most famous pen?

Bic Pen History: The famous and ubiquitous Bic pen (also known as BIC Cristal) defines the Bic brand as a timeless, reliable, affordable pen suitable for every (single) purpose.

What does pix mean on Montblanc pens?

Subtly designed, Montblanc PIX writing implements are inspired by the Bauhaus architecture movement and named after the historical PIX trademark.

When did Montblanc start using serial numbers?

Montblanc introduced serial numbers in 1991 in some sort of attempt to counter the replica/counterfeit market.