Montblaanc Writers Edition Honore De Balzac Black Resin Rollerball 109295 Inspired by the dandyish style of French society in the 19th century Precious warm gray lacquer with a guilloche refinement, portraying the cutaway trousers worn by gentlemen Clip is embellished with turquoise lacquering on its top symbolizing the author's richly decorated walking cane Oversized shape of the pen mirrors Balzac's bold stature Platinum and gold-plated rings encircling pen from a simple one at the cone to a sophisticated design at the cap top refer to the different classes that emerged in French society in the early 19th century, often a central theme in Balzac's works