Montblanc Writers Edition William Faulkner fountain pen

The Montblanc Writers Edition George Bernard Shaw fountain pen translates one of Shaw’s most enduring themes—transformation—into the architecture of a writing instrument. Released in 2008 as part of Montblanc’s annual Writers Edition, the design draws directly from Pygmalion, Shaw’s 1913 play about language, class, identity, and the transformation of the flower girl Eliza Doolittle. The result is among the most visually distinctive of the early Writers Editions, combining dark green marbled precious resin with a sequence of platinum-plated rings that gradually widen along the barrel.

These rings are not merely decorative. Their progression from narrow to wide is intended to evoke Eliza’s transformation over the course of Pygmalion, giving the pen a narrative that can be read through its proportions. The dark green marbled resin offers a second layer of reference, recalling Shaw’s Irish origins while creating the rich green and silver palette that defines the edition. George Bernard Shaw’s signature is reproduced on the cap, while the Montblanc emblem crowns the design.

Writing experience
The fountain pen uses Montblanc’s internal piston-filling system, which allows ink to be drawn directly into the barrel. Its 18-karat / 750 gold nib delivers the writing performance expected of a flagship Montblanc limited edition, while the piston mechanism keeps the exterior uninterrupted by a cartridge or converter access point. The balance between the precious resin and metal trim gives the pen a substantial yet familiar Montblanc feel, making it an edition that can function as a serious writing instrument rather than existing only as a display piece.

Technical specifications:
Product type: Fountain pen
Condition: New old stock (NOS), pre-owned - with box
Brand: Montblanc
Collection: Writers Edition
Edition: George Bernard Shaw
Release year: 2008
Limitation: 20,000 fountain pens worldwide
Identification number: 102389
Barrel and cap material: dark green marbled precious resin
Trim: platinum-plated
Nib material: 18k gold / 750 gold
Nib artwork: Flower motif inspired by Eliza Doolittle
Filling system: Piston filling
Main color: Green
Included: original boxes and papers
Country of origin: Germany

• ID no.: 102389