Montblanc pens are one of the most widely recognized luxury writing instruments globally, but some of them can be pretty pricey. If you want to treat yourself to the perfect pen, know what you’re getting into before pulling out your wallet.

There’s no brand as prestigious as Montblanc when it comes to writing instruments. Founded in the early 1900s by Claus-Johannes Voss, the German entrepreneur who made his fortune in aviation fuel, Montblanc has made luxury pens for over 100 years. It has acquired an enviable reputation among collectors and users alike for its iconic timepieces. Here are the top five most expensive Montblanc pens on the market.



Le Ville

A $56,500 pen that's been in existence since 1913, The Le Ville is a perfect example of what luxury writing instruments used to look like before modern technology made everything sleeker and more compact. It is a bulbous thing of beauty; it features gold fittings and an 18-karat solid gold nib handcrafted by Montblanc’s master engravers. Even though Montblanc has produced many different iterations of The Le Ville since it debuted in 1913, they’ve always retained its elegant shape. This particular version looks great in red or platinum, but be prepared to spend big bucks for these limited editions.

Montblanc Boheme Royal

One of the most expensive Montblanc pens sold is a Montblanc Boheme Royal Pen. It was sold at a charity auction to raise money for hurricane victims in Texas in 2005, and it fetched $52,000. The pen came with its original case, papers, and two additional ink cartridges. The Boheme Royal has beautiful opal decorations on both ends of its body and gold-plated fittings; it is one of just 25 pens made with these special features.

LeGrand

Only four of these pens were produced, and they are highly sought after by collectors. The 18k gold and platinum limited edition are one of only four pens made, each with a different number engraved on it. The total cost for each pen was over $1 million. It can be yours for a price tag of $1,373,000. If you’re lucky enough to own one of these beauties, it will hold its value over time. This exquisite pen will serve as an investment piece and a work of art. You will not regret adding such an important addition to your collection.

StarWalker

The StarWalker pen is made with precious material, white gold. It’s also made with platinum, which means it’s encrusted. White gold and platinum are valuable materials and make up a hefty price tag of $9,900. While it might be difficult to justify spending so much on a pen, some people want them purely for their investment value—and if that sounds like you, you should invest in a StarWalker.

Montblanc Mystery Masterpiece

First created in 2005 for a top client, only 3 pieces of the pen were ever made for $730,000. The unique shape of each pen makes them rare and very collectible and sought after. With an annual production rate of just 2 pens per year, it is hard to say if there will ever be any more offered up for purchase by their owners. Due to its high value, some owners have chosen never to let theirs go as they hold it in such high regard that they feel like parting with it would be sacrilege.