Vintage 1960s MONTBLANC No. 32S PiF And 38S Fountain Pen Set
Item History & Price
Up for sale is a classic, genuine Montblanc fountain pen MONTBLANC No. 32S and 38Sfountain pen and pencil SetWith box and instructionsBlack Resin & Stainless Steel/ GF Trimc. 1959-1960s DescriptionThis Montblanc No. 32 S and 38S Pen set dates to late1950s/early 1960s and the design of the 2x line was the hallmark of Montblanc engineering at that time. The 2x line proved so popular that it was re-launched in 1990s as GENERATION line and cu...rrently - as CRUISE collection which are the modern incarnation of these vintage models.Perhaps the coolest thing about the 2x line is their timeless, strikingly modern appearance and excellent engineering. The pen has a slip-on cap with a mechanism based on clutch/ring and it is extremely cool - when the pen is capped, it makes no sound and the mechanism holds the cap securely in place. Also, the barrel has a blue, transparent ink-view section that shows when to refill. This Montblanc design inspired many big names such to produce Montblanc 2x inspired pens in 1970s: Waterman launched the Concord, Namiki - some Pilot Custom models and Kaweco also made a few pens that bear a striking resemblance to some 60s Montblanc pens.The metal-capped pens from this series are tough to find, especially in good condition - they are often found trashed. This set is in good condition and still looks great. ImprintsThe lower cap ring is stamped:MONTBLANC - No. 32SMONTBLANC - No. 38S (ballpoint) The cap top of the pen and its filler knob have the white inlaid Montblanc snowflake logo.Item conditionGood vintage condition - no cracks, no scratches and only slight signs of use and some high point wear to the gold trim; cap frosting in good condition, some minor signs of use and one tiny pin-sized ping to pen cap as shown - please see photos; the pen fills and writes as it should. Ball pen will be shipped with modern refill adapted for use in these vintage models.This is a genuine Montblanc article (I don't collect fake pens) and comes with original box.The box is in good overall condition but the ballpoint pen holding plastic tab is missing as shown.Filling systemThe pen uses a piston filler. Just unscrew the piston knob, dip the nib in ink bottle, screw the piston back down, wipe the point with soft tissue and the pen's ready to write.NibThe pen has a 14k solid gold Fine (F) firm nib that is a very nice, smooth writer. Would make excellent pen for daily use.DimensionsStandard sized pen:Length (capped): 13 cmLength (uncapped): 11.8 cmLength (posted): 14.5 cmBallpoint: c. 12.8 cm length. This week I am listing several other pens from my collection so please check out my other items! Shipping: U.K. shipping will be freeand the pen will be sent using Royal Mail 2nd Class signed for service. Other options are also available. International shipping Free international shippingusing insured, tracked and signed for Royal Mail service (delivery within 5 - 7 days). Express delivery is also an option - it will be quoted at additional cost, upon request - depending on buyer's location. Shipping discountsFor both domestic and international shipping you only pay the shipping once regardless of how many items you buy.
