Product Description
Type Vintage piston filler fountain pen and mechanical pencil set
Product Name Model 342 (it's written on the knob). The pencil is marked 392 near the trim ring.
Manufacturer and Year Montblanc, Germany, 1950s
Length Fountain Pen: 4-13/16"; Mechanical pencil: 4-5/8"
Filling System The fountain pen has a piston filler (tested and working well); the pencil takes "thick" (.046mm) leads.
Color Black celluloid with gold plated trim. The ink view section of the pen is amber.
Nib KOB (Oblique Broad) nib. KOB = KugelFeder Broad Oblique. Minor line variation due to oblique cut, however the main feature of this nib was the smoothness due to the rounded tip. See writing sample, below.
Condition Excellent condition. Both the pen and pencil have light to moderate handwear throughout. The pen's clip and trim ring that holds it have plating wear. The pencil has a short mark (bite mark mostly likely) on the piece just above the clip. The trim ring, clip, and cone on the pencil have some plating wear. The imprints on both pieces are all crystal clear. The brown leather zip case with brown suede interior is in great condition. No cracks, chips, dings, or dents on either pen or pencil.
