In 1959, the Montblanc line up was redesigned by Albrecht von Goertz. Goertz famously designed the BMW 507 and had a hand in designing the Toyota 2000GT and Datsun 240z. All three-digit pens (142, 144, 146) except the 149 were discontinued. The new line up was slimmer and fitted with a new “butterfly” of "intarsia" nib. The pens were segmented into three tiers Meisterstuck, Medium Range and Economy. The pens came in two sizes. Pens ending in “2” were smaller in size while pens ending in “4” were larger.
The No. 31 is in the Economy tier. Despite being "Economy" this tier is well made and a smooth writer. It was initially offered with a 10 year warranty. The main difference between the No. 31/32/34 tier the two upper tiers is the use of the "intarsia" nib versus the "butterfly" nib. The intarsia is an inlaid nib. The No 31 Nib is gold plated steel. There is an early example of the No. 31/32/34 offered with a "butterfly" nib. The blue ink window doubles as the threads for the cap to screw on to.
Theses pen series were offered in four colors: black/burgundy/green/grey. Black is the most common with the other colors being more rare (opinions vary, but the rank from most common to least is burgundy/green/grey).
This pen is in (B) Very Good condition.
This pen has been serviced by our pen repair team. The piston unit has been lubricated to Montblanc specs to ensure proper filling action. Serviced pens come with a 90-Day Warranty against any workmanship defects.
- Manufacturer/Model: Montblanc No. 31
- Year of Manufacture: 1959-1967
- Color: Black, Gold
- Material: Resin
- Nib: Montblanc Gold Plated Intarsia Nib, Medium
- Filling System: Integrated Piston Filler
- Condition Rank: (B) Very Good
- Warranty: 90 days on Piston Service
- Country of Manufacture: Germany
Condition Rank Guide:
-N: Item is in New Old Stock condition (NOS). Shows little to no signs of use apart from some minor handling wear.
-A: Item is in Excellent condition. Micro-scratches can be seen on the barrel, cap, and/or grip section. No noticeable scuffs, chips, or cracks.
-B: Item is in Very Good condition. Minor scratches and scuffs can be seen on the barrel, cap, and/or grip section. No chips or cracks.
-C: Item is in Good condition. Moderate scratches and scuffs can be seen on the barrel, cap, and/or grip section. No chips or cracks.
-D: Item is in Fair condition. Heavy scratches and scuffs can be seen on the barrel, cap, and/or grip section. May have small chips or cracks. See description.
-F: Item is in Poor condition. Item is not functional. For parts or repair only.
