Montblanc
No. 344 or similar Noblesse/Classic era click-action ballpoint/mechanical pencil (likely Pix mechanical pencil or ballpoint given the clip extension and slender profile)
Ballpoint Pen / Mechanical Pencil
Filling System
Standard Parker-style Ballpoint Refill / Mechanical Pencil Mechanism
Condition
Good condition with minor signs of wear and brassing on the clip
Estimated Value
$100 - $200 USD
Era
Vintage 1970s - 1980s
Pen Specifications
Pen Type
Ballpoint Pen / Mechanical Pencil
Filling System
Standard Parker-style Ballpoint Refill / Mechanical Pencil Mechanism
Body Material
Black Polished Precious Resin with Gold-Plated Metal Cap
Trim Material
Gold-Plated
Color / Pattern
Vertical pinstripe gold cap and black pinstriped resin barrel
Cap Type
Snap Cap / Click Action
Clip Design
Classic Montblanc clip with distinctive spring-loaded profile and stepped top
Barrel Shape
Slender Tapered Cylinder
Nib Details
Nib Material
Not Applicable
Nib Size
Not Applicable
Nib Type
Not Applicable
Nib Condition
Not Applicable
Dimensions
Size / Dimensions
Approximately 132 mm length, 10 mm diameter
Weight Estimate
Estimated 25 grams, well-balanced for daily writing
Heritage & Origin
Era / Period
Vintage 1970s - 1980s
Country of Origin
Germany
Rarity
Uncommon
Condition & Value
Overall Condition
Good condition with minor signs of wear and brassing on the clip
Filling System Condition
Functional mechanism, takes standard vintage Montblanc/Pix refills
Estimated Value
$100 - $200 USD
Special Features
Features a unique striated cap and barrel design characteristic of Montblanc's 1970s lineup
Ink Recommendations
Standard Montblanc giant ballpoint refill
Care Recommendations
Store in a pen case, avoid harsh chemical dips on the gold plating, and replace refills with genuine parts.
Interesting Facts
This design reflects Montblanc's transition era into modern luxury styling while maintaining classic 1970s architectural aesthetics.
Overall Assessment
A charming and elegant vintage Montblanc writing instrument representing the sleek aesthetic of the 1970s and 1980s.