Montblanc presents it’s new Writers Edition 2013: Honoré de Balzac – a tribute to the father of literary realism.
In the footsteps of Honoré de Balzac
With the new Writers Edition 2013, Montblanc pays tribute to Honoré de Balzac (1799 – 1850), the novelist and playwright who delivered an opus of nearly 100 novels and plays collectively known as “La Comédie Humaine”. Regarded as the father of realism, Balzac is admired for his vivid portrayal of 19th century society with all the complex human characters, objects and environments that made up this rapidly changing world.
Inspired by the Dandyism of the 19th century
The Limited Edition reflects not only significant stages of Balzac’s life, the main inspiration for the design of this writing masterpiece comes from the Dandyism of 19th century European society, epitomized by the aesthetic decadence and individual elegance of Balzac for whom style was an existential imperative.
The barrel of writing instrument features a precious black resin and grey lacquer with a guilloche refinement, which references the typical cutaway of the trousers favoured by refined Parisian gentlemen.
While walking through the city of Paris, Balzac always carried a walking stick with him. Through this accessory he spread the strange myth that the handle of the stick held the nude painting of a mysterious aristocratic paramour. The clip of the Writers Edition embellished with turquoise lacquering on its top symbolizes the authors richly decorated walking cane.
The platinum and gold-plated rings encircling the instrument refer to the different classes that emerged in French society in the early 19th century, often a central theme in the works of Balzac. The opulent, gold-coated cap head ring represents the nobility, the platinum-plated discreetly decorated cap ring, the bourgeoisie and the simply worked cone ring, the lower social strata.
Furthermore, Balzac initials, which are engraved in typical lead typesetting letters on the partly rhodium-plated 18K solid gold nib, are a reminder of his time as a writer, printer and publisher.
The Writers Edition 2013 is available in Montblanc boutiques worldwide
The Writers Edition 2013: Honoré de Balzac is available as fountain pen, ballpoint and rollerball, in Montblanc boutiques worldwide.
Dive into the world of Honoré de Balzac
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