
This stands for Jawahiri Brothers, who were the exclusive importers of Montblanc to India in the 1950’s. One additional interesting piece of information from that forum discussion is the mention of a “JB” imprint on some vintage Montblanc pens. PL = Platinschwarz (Black & silver striated) S = Schraffiert (Hatched / guilloche chased pattern) EN1340798 is one of the most frequently used serial numbers on fake Mont Blanc pens. The following was posted to the forum on this page: That’s when my brilliant fiancée recommended searching the number on the clip band. Reading this discussion, it seems that it can be concluded that the meanings of at least some of these letters were different in different time periods – and that there was no fixed system. The discussion started as a debate as to whether “G” stood for “Gold nib” or “Glatt (Smooth) finish”. There was an additional discussion at the forum regarding the meanings behind the last letter. Montblanc began using the three digit model name convention when they began producing multiple quality 'tiers' and a variety of filling systems.

Kennedy Special Edition Fountain Pen - Burgundy 999.00 New Fountain Pen Montblanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Calligraphy 119700 With Flex 2,395. If you are interested in fountain pens, you should own this book! Fountain Pen Montblanc M Red Signature 113622 in Palladium With Medium Gold 1,107.75 New Montblanc 118051 John F. The above info excerpted from Fountain Pens of the World, by Andreas Lambrou, published by Classic Pens Ltd. Occasionally, a letter would follow, indicating the finish and colour The second number indicated the filling system This model number can be “read” if you know how to decode it.

This consisted of a three-digit number, sometimes with an additional letter at the end. In the late 1930’s Montblanc introduced their new numbering system for pen models.
