Black resin barrel and section with translucent blue ink view window. Piston filling knob at rear of barrel, white Montblanc signet inlaid to base of barrel. Supplied in bespoke Hepworth Dixon card box.
Nib and Feed
Original 14ct gold wing nib which is stamped '14C - 24 - MONTBLANC - 585'. Nib has a medium to broad oblique writing tip, a little flex and is a very smooth writer. Ebonite ink feeder.
Measurements and Specifications
Capped Length 5.31" (135.0 mm)
Posted Length: 5.75" (146.0 mm)
Barrel Length: (Including Nib and Section) 4.88" (124.0 mm)
Cap Length: 2.44" (62.0 mm)
Cap Diameter: 0.52" (13.2 mm)
Barrel Diameter Widest Point: 4.48" (12.2 mm)
Nib: Original 14K Gold - Wing Nib - Medium Obliqe - Semi Flexible Writing Tip
Filling System: Single Stage Differential Piston
Cap Closure: Push On (May be Posted on Rear of Barrel)
Pen Weight: 15.6 g
Pen Serial Number: Not Applicable
Restoration/ Service
Pen has been fully disassembled prior to ultrasonic cleaning. Piston screw mechanism removed from barrel, seal checked and mechanism lightly lubricated. Nib assembly dismantled, nib polished and writing tip honed, re-aligned prior to re-sealing into section. Pen barrel and cap delicately hand polished. Reassembled, dip write tested and finally flushed with clean water.
General Condition
Pen barrel and cap are free from cracks, hairlines and dents with only minor signs of age related ware. There are no personalisation's. Gold plating to pocket clip and bands is in very good condition. Ink view window is clear. Cap clutch mechanism is firm and positive. Overall pen is in excellent condition.
Hepworth Comment
Larger of the Montblanc 2x series from the 1960's. This is an elegant, stylish and lightweight writing instrument.
