This stands for Jawahiri Brothers, who were the exclusive importers of Montblanc to India in the 1950’s. One additional interesting piece of information from that forum discussion is the mention of a “JB” imprint on some vintage Montblanc pens. PL = Platinschwarz (Black & silver striated) S = Schraffiert (Hatched / guilloche chased pattern) eBay item number: 354358540323 Item specifics Condition: Used: Seller Notes: Never Used. The following was posted to the forum on this page: Montblanc M105657 Starwalker Ballpoint Pen - Midnight Silver With Box New 168.00 + 10.00 shipping Seller 100 positive Report this item Description Shipping and payments Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Reading this discussion, it seems that it can be concluded that the meanings of at least some of these letters were different in different time periods – and that there was no fixed system. The discussion started as a debate as to whether “G” stood for “Gold nib” or “Glatt (Smooth) finish”. There was an additional discussion at the forum regarding the meanings behind the last letter. If you are interested in fountain pens, you should own this book! The above info excerpted from Fountain Pens of the World, by Andreas Lambrou, published by Classic Pens Ltd. Occasionally, a letter would follow, indicating the finish and colour The second number indicated the filling system This model number can be “read” if you know how to decode it. This consisted of a three-digit number, sometimes with an additional letter at the end. In the late 1930’s Montblanc introduced their new numbering system for pen models.
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