Filling Mechanism: Piston Filler

In 2014 the Montblanc Writers Series Daniel Defoe fountain pen paid tribute to the great author of "Robinson Crusoe," "Moll Flanders" and "A Journal of the Plague Year." The early 18th century author has managed to keep readers engaged for more than 300 years! This pre-owned luxury pen leans heavily on images from "Robinson Crusoe." Our pen appears to be New Old Stock with no sign of ink or use. It comes complete with its book-shaped boxes and booklet. We don't see any trace of wear on the pen. The inner book box has a slight dog-ear corner on the back cover. Click the headline for close-ups.

Italian scientist and astronomer Galileo Galilei is best remembered for further confirming that the earth revolves around the sun, discovering the phases of Venus, discovering the rings of Saturn and 4 of Jupiter's moons. He was also a physicist and engineer. Nearly 400 years after his death, a pen was made in his honor: the Omas Galileo. This New Old Stock limited edition pen comes in a lucite case shaped like one of his telescope lenses. Complete with boxes and papers the "Paragon" shaped pen looks as if it has lightning streaking through its black cap and barrel. The piston still operates smoothly. You can click the headline to see its two-tone 18k gold nib with a fine point. 14.1cm capped.

Montblanc Rouge et Noir Heritage Collection pens combine the best of vintage pens and modern pens, in our humble opinion. From the silver snake clip with emerald-chip eyes to to its vintage design shape and coral color to its modern piston filler and smooth-flowing, snake head nib made of 14k gold, there is a lot to love. Our preowned pen was gently used, showing only light wear. It comes complete with its original boxes and papers. The nib writes a smooth medium line. A future classic, no doubt. Click the headline for close-ups. 13.6cm capped.

Words such as legendary get thrown around far too loosely, but Babe Ruth was, unequivocally legendary. A gifted pitcher at the start of his career and a remarkable hitter for his entire career, there are few who have surpassed any of his stats. The Krone Babe Ruth fountain pen pays tribute to the Sultan of Swat in fitting fashion. Its display box is wrapped in flannel that looks like the Babe's New York Yankees uniform. The pen sports his likeness in sterling silver ripping a homer out of the stadium known as the House that Ruth built. A sliver of one of his actual bats is preserved in the "jewel" at the top of the pocket clip. New Old Stock, this pen was never inked or used. Numbered 8 of only 288. We aren't sure how or why but the included ink bottle is half empty. The velvet slip that holds the pen seems to have aged, hardened and cracked at its bottom. Everything else is perfect. Click the headline for close-ups.

Celebrating 100 years of "the wireless" (aka radio), Omas paid tribute to inventor Guglielmo Marconi with the special Omas Marconi fountain pen. This especially limited edition pen is made of 18k gold! New Old Stock, it has remained untouched since 1995, when it was first released. The only marks on it are where the gold cap snugs against the barrel. Its piston filler feels smooth, but we have not filled the pen nor dipped its two-tone 18k gold nib. Click the headline to see that it is marked "M" for medium. It comes complete with its wooden display box, outer cardboard box (not pictured) and papers. Pen measures 13.8cm capped.

We love regular Pelikan Souvereign pens, so it should come as no shock that we love this 800-size limited edition Pelikan Blue Ocean. Complete with all of its boxes and papers, this is a New Old Stock pen. No trace of ink from use. It even has its original nib sticker. Click the headline for close-ups. You'll see its excellent two-tone 18k gold nib. It is marked "M" for medium. We haven't dipped it to preserve its virginal nature. Worthy of any Pelikan museum or daily writing for the bold user who wants to experience perfection.

Few names evoke automotive greatness as Enzo Ferrari. The craftsmen of the Ferrari of Italian penmakers Omas pay tribute to the man and his machines with the stunning red Omas Ferrari fountain pen. The odometer on our pen is still at zero, as it is New Old Stock. Complete with its original box, papers and geared piping (whose sticker is torn), it is a stunning collectible, which you still could write with, if you like. The piston still moves smoothly up and down the barrel. The cap and barrel are perfect. Click the headline to see the Ferrari stallion etched into the 18k gold extra-fine nib. We have not dipped it, as it is N.O.S. 14.4cm capped.

If you found an original "jade marble" Pelikan 101 in this condition from 1935, you might come close to retiring with the money you'd get for it. Luckily for you, Pelikan returned to this classic vintage pen with the limited edition Pelikan Originals 1935 Of Their Time fountain pen. It pays loving tribute to that classic pen with modern materials and improved manufacturing techniques. This modern luxury pen is new old stock! It has never been used. We filled it once with water just to make sure the original piston is still working properly, and it is in great working order. It has never been dipped. Its 18k gold nib is marked "M" for medium point. Complete with original boxes and papers. Click the headline for close-ups. 11.7cm capped.