Montblanc 334 ½ G vintage Fountain Pen Pre-owned

Montblanc 334 ½ G Vintage Fountain Pen + Original Box

The Montblanc 334 1/2 G is an iconic vintage piston-filler fountain pen from the '300 series' (the economy line), produced between approximately 1935 and 1952.

The model number breaks down as follows:

• 3: The production series (300 series / economy line).
• 3: The filling mechanism type (piston filler).
• 4: The nib size (size no. 4).
• 1/2: Indicates that the pen is a slimmer or shorter variant.
• G: Stands for 'Goldfeder' (gold nib). This is a crucial detail, as steel or palladium nib variants were also produced due to gold shortages during World War II.

Key Specifications & Features

• Body Material: Black celluloid with an ebonite (hard rubber) cap top and blind cap.
• Ink Window: Equipped with a transparent, striated ink window (often ambered due to age) to check the ink level.
• Nib: A flexible 14-karat (14C) gold nib. These nibs are highly sought after for their excellent flexibility ('flex'), allowing for line variation based on writing pressure.
• Cap: Features the historical, engraved contours of the Montblanc star on the top and subtle gold-plated rings.

Technical Details

• Material: Celluloid and ebonite
• Nib: 14K Gold, size 3 ½. The exact nib size is not marked, but estimated to be Fine/Medium (F/M).
• Included: Comes with a vintage Montblanc box and an Akkerman leaflet.
• Condition: This is a used, 70+ year old vintage pen showing clear signs of use and age. There is some minor pitting on the piston turning knob. Please note you are not buying a new pen.
• Mechanism: The piston mechanism operates smoothly. However, the original cork seal may need to be replaced soon.