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” 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.
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).
The No. 12 is in the Meisterstuck tier. The pen features an 18k Gold "Butterfly" nib and "bishop's mitre" cap band. The pen is in 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 Meisterstück No. 12
- Year of Manufacture: 1959-1967
- Color: Burgundy, Gold
- Material: Resin
- Nib: Montblanc 18K Gold Butterfly Nib, Extra-Fine
- Filling System: Integrated Piston Filler
- Condition Rank: (C) Good Condition. Please See Photos and Condition Rank Guide.
- 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. Minor hairline cracks not affecting functionality may be present. See photos.
-D: Item is in Fair condition. Heavy scratches and scuffs can be seen on the barrel, cap, and/or grip section. Cracks or chips that potentially affect functionality may be present. See Photos.
-F: Item is in Poor condition. Item is not functional. For parts or repair only.
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