Montblanc Notebook 146 Egyptian Blue 119490. The Blues Palette celebrates the history of blue pigments in art. Blue pigments carry a rich history of scientific invention, global trade and artistic workarounds. The Saffiano leather Notebook 146 in Egyptian Blue is inspired by the the first synthetic blue pigment, used in ancient Egypt for thousands of years. The Notebook 146 is offered with lined silver edged paper. All Fine Stationery products are manufactured in Italy, crafted with the finest Saffiano leather and high quality 85 ,g,m2 paper watermarked with the Montblanc emblem.