An authentic vintage 1960s Montblanc No. 22 piston fountain pen finished in highly sought-after Vibrant Burgundy Red Precious Resin. Featuring an iconic hooded 14C (585) Solid Gold Extra Fine (EF) Wing Nib, this classic collectible pairs elegant mid-century German styling with precise, responsive line definition and smooth internal piston mechanics.
◆ 14C Solid Gold Wing Nib & Writing Verification
- Nib Material: Factory Authentic Montblanc 14C (585) Solid Yellow Gold enclosed wing nib.
- Optical Inspection: Tines are meticulously aligned under high-magnification microscopy for smooth, scratch-free Extra Fine (EF) strokes.
- Writing Feel & Tactile Feedback: Precise, responsive tactile feedback with subtle vintage cushion—ideal for compact handwriting, business notes, and journaling.
- Hand-Tuned Capillary Flow: Ultrasonically cleaned, treated with professional silicone grease, and tuned in our atelier for instantaneous ink start-up.
◆ Specifications & Design Attributes
- Brand: Montblanc (Made in Germany)
- Model: No. 22 (1960s 2-Digit Classic Series)
- Color: Highly Desirable Burgundy Red Precious Resin
- Ink Viewing Window: Faceted transparent cobalt blue window for easy ink level monitoring.
- Filling Mechanism: Smooth internal threaded piston filling mechanism with strong airtight suction.
- Cap Lip Ring: Gold-plated trim ring crisp-stamped: "MONTBLANC - No 22 -"
- Finials: Dual inlaid Montblanc White Star icons on cap summit and barrel piston knob.
◆ Condition Report & Honest Atelier Disclosure
- Overall Rating: Very Good Fully Serviced Vintage Condition.
- Honest Cosmetic Disclosure: As clearly documented in Photo #5, there is a tiny, superficial cosmetic chip on the resin edge just below the blue ink window. This is strictly cosmetic and has zero effect on functionality—the internal reservoir is 100% structurally sound, airtight, and completely leak-free under pressure testing.
- Crack-Free Vital Areas: The hooded section orifice, cap lip, and barrel threads are completely free of cracks or stress fractures.
- Piston Action: Lubricated with high-grade silicone grease; draws full ink capacity with smooth, effortless rotation.
- Gold Trim: Clean gold plating on clip and cap ring with bright vintage shine.
◆ Included Items
- 1x Authentic Vintage 1960s Montblanc No. 22 Burgundy Fountain Pen (14C EF Nib)
- (Note: Display pen rest and props shown in demonstration photos are for scale/presentation only and NOT included.)