1970s MONTBLANC No.690 Traveller Ballpoint Pen Push Button Item ID: MON-037

MONTBLANC No.690

Manufacturer/Model:  Montblanc No.690/Germany
Year of production: Early to Mid 1970s
Filling system: Giant refills (ballpoint or rollerball)
Material: Plastic, chromed trimmings
Length (pen closed): 133mm

Condition and information:
A classic pen by Montblanc, the 690 model also called the Traveller. This pen looks so familiar today but this shape and form factor were the first on the market made by Montblanc in the early 70's. Basically most of today's modern ballpoint pens are in some way copies of this pen's from factor. The pen is a push button mechanism, precise with nice clicks. It comes with its original refill, the Giant, but this refill should be used only for purchase reference as it's not writing. The pen can be fitted with appropriate size rollerball refill. The pen is in good condition with some signs (minor brassing on the chromed ring), but no cracks, scratches, dings or any personal or company engravings. The pen is very well balanced with good grip and feel in the hand, simple yet very appealing and reliable Montblanc pen. Montblanc white star is located on top of the push button.