Pre-Owned Pens

Who says fountain pens have to cost a fortune? You can get a great looking modern fountain pen for less than $20 with this Montefiore. Golden trim and a ruby-red finish make it very handsome. It is a slender metal pen that appears to fill with standard international cartridges. The golden alloy nib writes a smooth, wet, fine line. 13.4cm capped.

Branching out a bit, we are offering this genuine Montblanc Watch for a close Montblanc-collecting friend of ours. It is a Swiss made time piece. It is hand-wound, the good old-fashioned way. Our favorite detail is its winding meter at the top of the face, which lets you know how many hours are left before the spring is wound down. You can get a full 40 hours per wind, according to its meter. On the bottom of the face is a second hand and dial. This friend wore this watch in his rotation, and it has a little wear, but there are no scratches in the crystal. It seems to keep good time, but we are not watch experts or restoration people. We are selling it on good faith that all is well, and it is sold as-is, no returns.

When it comes to sterling silver pens, don't overlook the Montegrappa Memoria Pinstripe ballpoint. Nearly twice as wide as a Montblanc Classique Solitaire and cheaper than a used LeGrand in black resin, the Memoria is a dignified, luxurious writing instrument for a bargain. Italian silversmiths sure know their stuff. No dents or dings, but light surface scratching. A large black "jewel" graces the tail. The tail twists to extend and retract the black, Parker-style ballpoint refill, which is still working and likely barely used. 13.8cm

Singularly the most beautiful ballpoint pen we've ever posted is this stunning Montegrappa Modigliani ballpoint pen. Inspired by the works of the famed artist, this limited edition Montegrappa pen will be the treasured jewel of your collection. Speaking of jewel, there's an aquamarine in the top of the cap. Click the headline to see a close-up of it. Numbered 0735 of 4000, the master craftsmen and women of Italy's Montegrappa really out-shine themselves. We can get lost in the swirls of blue in the cap and barrel. Plus, sterling silver accents the remainder of the pen. Advance and retract the blue, Parker-style refill for your writing convenience. Nice width and weight help make it a good pen for gliding along the page without cramping your hand. 13.8cm.

Italy's incredible craftsman create a masterpiece with the Montegrappa Passioné ballpoint pen. Borrowing from yesteryear, it uses sterling silver accents and a red ripple design that Montegrappa dubbed "Cinnamon." It is a wider bodied pen that is easier to grip without cramping, and it has a little weight for an easier momentum-building writing experience. Our preowned luxury pen is in nearly mint condition with only the most minimal wear. It uses Parker-style ballpoint refills, and it comes with a working black refill. 13.3cm capped.

When it comes to sterling silver pens, don't overlook the Montegrappa Memoria Pinstripe ballpoint. Nearly twice as wide as a Montblanc Classique Solitaire, the Memoria is a dignified, luxurious writing instrument for the same price. Italian silversmiths sure know their stuff. No dents or dings, only minimal wear. A large black "jewel" graces the tail. The tail twists to extend and retract the black, Parker-style ballpoint refill, which is still working and likely barely used. 13.8cm

If you want artistic modern luxury fit for a Renaissance noble, look no further than the Montegrappa Ducale ballpoint pen. Rose gold-plated accents and a stunning celluloid listed as "Emperador Brown" make for a very handsome oversized pen. You really gotta hand it to those stunning Italian craftsmen and women who produce these pens. Ours is preowned but exceedingly gently used. There is minimal if any wear. It comes loaded with a working Parker-style black ballpoint refill. It has a great width and weight to make writing easier without cramping. 14.5cm.

There is no denying the talent of the craftsmen and women at Montegrappa. Their stellar work with celluloid continues to take our breath away. You'll get lost in the tiger-eye brown celluloid swirls that glitter and wink at you in the Montegrappa Espressione ballpoint pen. A silvery octagonal, Greek-key capband keeps the pen from rolling off your desk. Parker-style ballpoint or gel refills advance or retract with a twist of the tail cap. A nice heft isn't overwhelming, as it also helps glide the pen along the page. A thicker grip helps keep your hand from cramping. In nearly mint condition, it looks almost new. 14cm.