Montblanc StarWalker Ballpoint Pen, Midnight Black (M105657)

I ordered this pen on line from Amazon based on reviews only. I had never actually seen one in person because it is so very difficult to find local Mont Blanc retailers in my area. I'll admit I was a little nervous about making such a grand purchase "sight unseen".Holding this pen in your hand proves that it is well worth the investment. Mont Blanc pens make a bold statement about the owner and has major "snob appeal" for those that are in the know about the price tag usually associated with Mont Blanc. My husband has three Mont Blanc pens and will not write with any other pen. He always has his at the ready. I have always liked his pens, but I'd never seen one that caught my eye enough to make me want to pay the higher price for the Mont Blanc line. That is, until I saw the Starwalker pen on line.... I then started to try and locate one in my area before making this level of commitment to a pen. I pondered the decision for a few weeks before I bit the bullet and made the purchase via Amazon. It's a trusted retailer, so I gave in and went for it.The color selection on the pen is stunning and it feels perfectly balanced in your hand. It has just the right amount of heft without being too heavy and is incredibly comfortable to write with. This is not a light weight pen. It has a substantual feel to it and it is larger than some of their other lines. The Starwalker is in a class well beyond anything available from Cross or other high end pen makers. Of course, it writes wonderfully---just as all Mont Blanc pens are designed to do. The black and gunmetal finsh are stylish and understated. This pen is classy and elegant and seems designed for the person who wants to be subtle with their "excess". It doesn't scream "Mont Blanc". This pen is one that you have to really look at to notice the elegant Mont Blanc touches. I can honestly say that I have ZERO regrets on this purchase and truly enjoy it for my everyday use. With the built out grip, I have greatly reduced the tired feeling in my hand at the end of the day. This pen is perfect in every way.If you are on the fence, go ahead and make the purchase. When you hold it, you will understand... :)

1) Outer box is high quality, in off white color, with all the two recycling marks.2) Booklet is of great quality print, colors a vibrant and well centered, no print flaws.3) Inner box is perfectly crafted, opens without loud clicking or popping, no blemishes, off white, high quality velvet inside, perfectly cut slit to berth the pen.4) Pen has all the metal plated with Ruthenium, spring is attached to the body, treads are metal, clip has all the right markings, well defined and very nicely engraved, band has amazingly sharp MontBlanc name, has the serial number very sharply marked and on the band, and mostly important, the high quality resign shines its red hue in all parts of the pen.If this is a counterfeit, they should sell it to MontBlanc, because it is so good that a MontBlanc specialist could not spot one indication.It does NOT have a stamp on the booklet, but this is because those guys are NOT authorized dealers and therefore you will NOT have MontBlanc warranty.

I chose this line due to its reputation. I had bought a Waterman last time.My husband was very impressed when he opened this gift. He finds the weight of the pen, as he writes and holds it, very importantThe weight is just right, it feels substantial but comfortable. The shape keeps his fingers in place just above the bullet-shaped end.My husband remarked to me, a few days after using the pen, that the ink was fluid and dispels with no effort whatsoever.He finds this pen to be the best he has ever had, Better than the Waterman. He has always pressed hard when using a pen to make his writing ( he usually prints) legible and to compensate for his slight tremor. This is not necessary with this pen.The grip is secure and writes everytime, with notable ease.I must tell you that I am so pleased that I chose your company, to insure quality and function. My husband uses this pen for hours on a daily basis. I see him admiring this pen frequently.Thank you again for making this gift to my husband a treasure.Pamela [email protected]

This Mont Blanc is not the typical showy and stodgy fancy pen. It has a contemporary linear design made of easy to grip special resin, their proprietary plastic that has a warm, soft feel but retains its hard and shiny finish. No other pen company matches this material. What really makes this pen special is the treatment of the metal trim, namely the clip, rings and ferule where the point comes out. These are not coated in shiny gold or platinum like other Mont Blanc pens. They are instead plated with Ruthenium. This renders the metal trim shiny but dark, somewhat difficult to describe but incredible in appearance. Personally, I don't like fancy pens that really look fancy and pricy. When the pen is in your pocket it does not stand out as a silver or gold shiny object, rather it is understated in your pocket and really, really eye catching when out in your hand or on the table. Low key but still a stand out, what a combination.