No. 644

Here we have the celluloid 644 G with its beautiful rolled gold cap from the mid-1950s. According to an old Dutch catalogue, there was also a silver cap option for about 50% cheaper. The 6xx is part of the Meisterstuck series, and it has the telescopic piston system. Its design is very distinct. Another two series - the 7xx and 27x (Danish) - look similar. There is also an "N" version which I believe has the winged nib like the 25x series. I have two 644s - one was made for the German market and has "Meisterstück" engraved on its cap, while the other one was made for the export market of India.

The 64x also comes in striated green and grey colours, which are beautiful.

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A beautiful grey striated 644 belonging to Albert Domenech

The barrel and ink window on my second 644 was in pretty bad condition. There wasn't much that I could do to restore it. So, I decided to replace it. But, the replacement body would have to be pretty special to deserve the heart of a vintage classic like the 644! So, I chose to have the barrel made using a rare Tibaldi rod, and that too by none other than Francis Goossens. I think the combination of the black turning knob, Tibaldi barrel, and rolled gold cap is quite a winner. Judge for yourself!

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This particular 644 is special because it was made for the Indian market. We know this from the "JB" imprint on the blind cap, which stands for Jhaveri Bros & Co - the first retailer in India (during the 1960s) to import the Mont Blanc brand!

A beautiful green striated 644 belonging to Shashwati D.

Jhaveri Bros & Co. was founded in 1914 by the late Shri Shyamdas Jhaveri. The retailer focused exclusively on designed gifts, novelties, and trophies during the early growth of corporate India. The company initially specialized in importing silver trophies, medals, and shields for sports from England and Germany. Despite challenges such as world wars, economic crises, and social unrest, Jhaveri Bros & Co. maintained its reputation for integrity and quality.

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