{"product_id":"montblanc-meisterstuck-149-90th-anniversary-edition-fountain-pen","title":"Montblanc Meisterstück 149 90th Anniversary Edition Fountain Pen","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003ePresenting a rare opportunity to acquire the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"45\"\u003e2014 Montblanc Meisterstück 149 90th Anniversary Fountain Pen\u003c\/b\u003e, a highly collectible  instrument in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"159\"\u003emint condition\u003c\/b\u003e. This special edition was produced exclusively in 2014 to celebrate nine decades of the iconic Meisterstück line and comes complete with its \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"315\"\u003eoriginal box and official Montblanc service booklet\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eKnown as the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"13\"\u003e\"Diplomat\" (149)\u003c\/b\u003e due to its substantial oversized profile, this specific model is distinguished by its \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"116\"\u003ered gold-plated trim\u003c\/b\u003e and a unique \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"150\"\u003e90-year commemorative nib\u003c\/b\u003e. Having never been inked, this pristine example offers a rare chance for enthusiasts to own a piece of writing history that perfectly captures the legacy and prestige of the world's most famous fountain pen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eMontblanc Meisterstück 149\u003c\/b\u003e earned the nickname \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"51\"\u003e\"The Diplomat\"\u003c\/b\u003e primarily due to its imposing size and its long-standing presence on the world stage as the instrument of choice for high-ranking officials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Origin of the Nickname\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Power Pen\" Aesthetic:\u003c\/b\u003e In the mid-20th century, the 149 was one of the largest fountain pens on the market. Its \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"116\"\u003ethick, oversized barrel\u003c\/b\u003e and large \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"150\"\u003e18K gold nib\u003c\/b\u003e conveyed a sense of authority and gravity, making it a natural fit for the hands of presidents, prime ministers, and ambassadors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_7428c14e9cacd798-43\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-47\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTreaty Signings:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-47 citation-end-47\"\u003e The 149 has historically been used to sign major international treaties and historic documents.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-46\"\u003eThis frequent visibility in the hands of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"154\"\u003ediplomats and heads of state\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-46 citation-end-46\"\u003e during televised ceremonies cemented its identity as the ultimate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-46 citation-end-46\"\u003e\"signing pen\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"button multiple-button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"View source details for citations from The Obsessive and Makoba. Opens side panel.\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGerman Marketing:\u003c\/b\u003e In certain European markets, particularly Germany, Montblanc actually used the name \"Diplomat\" in early marketing materials to distinguish the 149 from the smaller 146 (LeGrand) and 144 (Classique) models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Montblanc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52094154539302,"sku":"DTY05_21395935","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0002\/8573\/6972\/files\/KCvjdsQJhj.jpg?v=1771100564","url":"https:\/\/thepleasureofwriting.sbs\/products\/montblanc-meisterstuck-149-90th-anniversary-edition-fountain-pen","provider":"The Pleasure of Writing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}