A Star Is Born / Montblanc fountain pen repair

The star at the end of the cap is the jewel of every Montblanc pen. Especially on older models, this star sometimes falls out. If you are lucky enough to notice the star falling out, you can breathe a sigh of relief, but if it disappears forever, it has to be replaced in some way. This is what happened to this antique 132 Montblanc Meisterstück pen. The birth of a new star is shown below.

The first step was to take an impression. Once the modelling clay had taken the shape, I adjusted the fine details under a microscope. The green colour gave the star a very special effect.

I paid special attention to the rounded curve. Meticulous work...

After the material had set a little, I pressed it out of the mould.

I placed it in the casting mould, and the plaster set in half an hour.

After I removed the pattern, I poured in the resin.

After it set, I broke the plaster in half and there the star was hiding.

After cleaning, it was put back in place.

A little sanding, final smoothing, alignment to the arc, "antiquing" and it's done. It was easier to describe than to do :)

Montblanc 132 fountain pen with double rolled-gold plating

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