Montblanc introduced the 14X line in 1948 as a restyling of the 13X line.

Initially only sizes 142, 144 and 146 were produced. In 1952, 149,  the biggest size was introduced and it definitely replaced the historical 139 model.  All the pens of the new line were manufactured in black celluloid.

A few years later Montblanc enriched the line with the introduction of a beautiful striped celluloid in two tones of green and gray which was used for all the sizes but the 149, which continued to be manufactured in black celluloid only.

Early feeders on these models were flat with two back channels. Later feeders have a bumped back and a different design.

The Montblanc 149 in black celluloid with silver rings is considered a grail pen by many collectors. It is actually one of the most desirable pens from the 1950's ad it is a fantastic writer.

It has the telescopic filling mechanism typical of the line, which guarantees a large ink capacity and it is a very assertive and elegant pen.

This 149 with short ink window is in excellent condition  and is fitted with a 14 c three-tone nib with EF tip.