MONTBLANC MEISTERSTUCK fountain pen, number 149.

MONTBLANC MEISTERSTUCK fountain pen, number 149.
14 kt. gold nib.
Screw cap, plunger loading.
With box and original documentation. Unused.
Measurements: 17 cm.

The Montblanc Meisterstück 149, known simply as the Montblanc 149, is one of the most recognizable icons of the writing world. Since its launch in 1952, this model has become the standard of craftsmanship of the German firm and a reference among luxury fountain pens. With its distinctive black precious resin barrel, gold or white gold accents, and imposing handcrafted nib - usually in 18-karat gold - the 149 embodies the idea that writing can be both a practical act and an aesthetic experience.

Montblanc's history dates back to the early 20th century. Founded in 1906 in Hamburg by Claus-Johannes Voss, Alfred Nehemias and August Eberstein, the company was born with the intention of innovating in the emerging fountain pen market. Its name, inspired by the highest mountain in the Alps, symbolized from the outset the ambition to achieve excellence. In 1910 they officially adopted the name Montblanc, and soon after introduced the iconic white emblem in the shape of a six-pointed star, representing the snow-capped peak of Mont Blanc as seen from above.

Over the decades, Montblanc perfected its writing instruments until it launched the Meisterstück (Masterpiece) collection in 1924, destined to become one of the most influential lines in the history of luxury stationery. The Meisterstück 149, introduced almost thirty years later, quickly became a symbol of status and refinement, popular with writers, professionals and public figures around the world.

Today, Montblanc continues to expand its universe into watchmaking, leather goods and accessories, but the 149 remains at the heart of its legacy. More than just a pen, it is an object that encapsulates tradition, craftsmanship and the constant pursuit of perfection.