5495 Early Montblanc Simplo Button Filling Fountain Pen in Black. Fine Full Flex FIVE STAR Nib.

Summary:

• Make and Model: Montblanc Simplo Button Filler.
• Origin: The pen was made in Germany around 1932.
• Finish: Black with gold filled trim.
• Overall Length: 130mm
• Filling Type: Button Filler
• Nib: 14ct Gold, Fine Flex.
• Nib Rating: ***** (Nib Ratings Explained Here)

This is an early Montblanc Button Filler made in Germany in the early 1930's. It is a Series 3 model and the designation on the cap is " III Montblanc III ". The cap also sports the Montblanc logo and the early style snowflake without the white infill used on later models. There is a subtle engraving on the cap "HEINR. HUNICKE LUBECK” ".

The original 14ct gold nib is marked "Warranted" and has the correct triangle with an "a" inside it. It writes wih a Fine line and it has a lovely flex to it.

Although Montblanc are not renowned for their button filling pens I have it on good authority that this type of filler was used in pre-war models, maybe to simplify production or maybe because of a shortage of materials for the piston fillers (brass was a major component in the piston pumps at the time and it may have been in short supply as materials were diverted to the military) who knows?

The pen itself is in good condition with minor marks and wear. The clip is gold plated and is in excellent condition. The blind cap is stamped with the letter "A" although I am not sure what this means. Normally it would refer to the nib width.

The imprint on the barrel is worn but still mostly legible.

Condition: Grade A  

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