Incoming ... Montblanc

[2careless]

The other day the seller advertised 3 of my grail pens in within 2 hours.
I decided to pull trigger on 2 of them.

Montblanc Marcel Proust FP (M nib), 1999 Writers' Edition.

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Montblanc Prince Regent FP (M nib), 1995 Patron of the Art's Edition.

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[Lol-x]

Amazing photos Kai :dude:

Those pens are awesome :clap: :clap:

[smc]

Holy :rocking:

[Taffi Abernathy]

Kai,

First of all, I hope you're feeling better. Second, this brings your grand total up to 89 pens! Whoa! They are really nice, congratulations! :bye:

[2careless]

Kai,

First of all, I hope you're feeling better. Second, this brings your grand total up to 89 pens! Whoa! They are really nice, congratulations! :bye:

Thanks Faith,
Yes I'm feeling better but still have to goto hospital for another couple of times, they couldn't get rid of the kidney stone yesterday.

My count is still around 40. Richard got 80/90 pieces :-)

[2th DR]

OMG those are gorgeous! Congrats!!!

[Bisquitlips]

WOW!!!!!

............................................... Ooooooooooh la LA!!

[Taffi Abernathy]

Thanks Faith,
Yes I'm feeling better but still have to goto hospital for another couple of times, they couldn't get rid of the kidney stone yesterday.

My count is still around 40. Richard got 80/90 pieces :-)

Sorry Kai, I did confuse your collection with Richard's. Once you're up in the several dozens, it's hard to keep everything straight. :thinking::cheers:

[shandy]

Kai, firstly, get well soon, Kidney stones are as I am sure you aware, very painful.

Secondly, WOW, what wonderful pens, congratualtions!

[metal man]

WOW!! I went looking today but I sure didn't see those. Fantastic!!!

[Skullring]

Beautiful pens and beautiful photos. Congratulations.

[Bisquitlips]

Look at that blue and gold! I have now drooled 4 times on my keyboard and have a sticky space bar!

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[Bisquitlips]

Wouldn't you think that MB would have created a box as majestic as this pen??? Kinda the Rolex box syndrome methinks!

Oh yeah! Let's take a phenomenal pen / timepiece and put it in a rather anticlimactic box! Sheesh!

BUT THAT PEN IS INCREDIBLE!!!!

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[Lol-x]

I really like the design of the Proust and the way the cap screws onto the end of the pen when writing. I don't know if it balances the pen, but just the concept of the cap screwing on seems a lot more engineeringly refined.

Kind of like the screw in crown on a watch as opposed to just a push in crown :twit:

[2careless]

Here you go Steve, a pic with the cap posted.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2561/4094878470_259f3d854d_b.jpg
The clip aligns perfectly with the "Marcel Proust" signature.

[swatty]

Beautiful pens guys :thumbsup::cheers:

[blackmsport]

Look at that blue and gold! I have now drooled 4 times on my keyboard and have a sticky space bar!

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sh!te it's nice

[2careless]

This is it. Last MB for the year (unless I get another one, but highly unlikely :-)
Thomas Mann Writers' Edition - this is a broad nib :cheers:

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[Deep Sea]

WOW!!!

I saw the Thomas Mann in one of my watch magazines down here in Mexico, and did a little research on it...it's out of my league, but it is an incredible pen.

That Prince Regent is out of this world, though. The blue & gold contrast is stunning!

[iSellJerseyShore]

This is it. Last MB for the year (unless I get another one, but highly unlikely :-)
Thomas Mann Writers' Edition - this is a broad nib :cheers:

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The Thomas Mann Writer's Edition is a spectacular instrument and is well constructed. On Saturday at the Fountain Pen Hospital Pen Expo I was testing this beauty out and with a single motion I flung the cap across the room (by accident of course), it bounced off a things before finally hitting the floor. The sound of the cap hitting the floor was so pronounced, I was frozen in embarrassment, as the silence was among us I just blurted out "I Break I Buy".... LoL ... To my surprise when I picked up the cap, there wasn't a scratch, ding or dent on it!! It was in pristine condition! Thank goodness since it is $600+


-Frankie

[sunburst]

The Thomas Mann Writer's Edition is a spectacular instrument and is well constructed. On Saturday at the Fountain Pen Hospital Pen Expo I was testing this beauty out and with a single motion I flung the cap across the room (by accident of course), it bounced off a things before finally hitting the floor. The sound of the cap hitting the floor was so pronounced, I was frozen in embarrassment, as the silence was among us I just blurted out "I Break I Buy".... LoL ... To my surprise when I picked up the cap, there wasn't a scratch, ding or dent on it!! It was in pristine condition! Thank goodness since it is $600+


-Frankie

Frankie, that's a quite a experience you had. :crying::banghead:
At least we know they are durable.

[Lion]

Kai, you bought some very beautiful pens and please use in good health.....all the pictures posted of some gorgeous pens(by all of you on many threads) only makes me want them more. Of course I do not need any of them but they are definitely on my X-mas wish list!!!

[2careless]

Just received this one.
Montblanc 149 with OM nib. Engraved to commemorate President Obama's inauguration. 100 of these were made by Montblanc USA.
Please, no political comments. :cheers:

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[Numismatist]

WOW!

These temp me even more to continue my collection pursuits! Thanks for the awesome photos!

[Sweramic]

INCREDIBLE
I open this thread and see a Prince Regent - one of my favorite Montblancs. The blue and gold go SO well together, huge congrats.

Then I click on page two and find the "Yes we can" edition of 149 (I believe?). Also LOVE IT.

I know it is very hard to find, so congratulations a bunch dude!

[brkanand]

Incredible. Beautiful. Enjoy

[blackmsport]

Just got a MB 100 anniversary.... pretty happy.... pic is coming

[Goodwatch]

This is it. Last MB for the year (unless I get another one, but highly unlikely :-)
Thomas Mann Writers' Edition - this is a broad nib :cheers:


I'm speechless. This is so much me :thumbsup: Incredible, a work of art and so much along the lines of Art Nouveaux and all that I find so beautiful. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[Taffi Abernathy]

Kai,

Congratulations! That you were able to obtain this highly coveted pen really is impressive. Given your vast collection at this point, do you use them all or just like them as collectibles?

[2careless]

Kai,

Congratulations! That you were able to obtain this highly coveted pen really is impressive. Given your vast collection at this point, do you use them all or just like them as collectibles?

Thanks Faith, and Happy New Year!
Note that this pen is not an official Montblanc product signed off by MB Germany. It was the initiative of the local MB USA branch, so there is no special box/packaging, the only thing they did was to engrave the slogan into the cap with the date, and accompanying a letter saying this pen is part of the commemoration.
Also, President Obama doesn't use MB pens as he signs with a Cross Townsend. A fair few people has questioned about MB's riding on Obama's coattails.

Anyway, let's see how this one goes in future. I still got several of the first day stamp covers of the Diana and Prince Charles wedding. I'm sure their values have not shot up. :chuckle:

As for whether I use them or not, well, all of them are inked and in the rotation. When you got a few pens, putting them into rotational use will not wear them down. :thumbsup:

[gelshocker]

WOW! Montblanc sure makes beautiful pens! Thanks for sharing :thumbsup:

(p.s. To sunburst, nice Hendrix strat. I have a '68 Reverse' myself, after the Voodoo name licence expired. Unfortunately my playing does it no justice!)

[2careless]

I mentioned in another thread that I've brought back a couple of goodies from Europe.
Here's the main one. Montblanc Marcel Proust ballpen.
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It couples very nicely with the Proust fountain pen.
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The other goodie was a Lamy pico platinum ballpen. I gave it to a friend already. :cheers:

[Sweramic]

They are beautiful together! Oh, whenever I see that "Yes we can" 149 I drool.

You have a great collection dude!

[Lol-x]

That MB Proust set looks excellent :thumbsup:

The ballpoint is really well designed and compliments the fountain pen very well, but at the same time, it is an excellent ballpoint in its own right. :cheers:

[Shangas]

The president's hand could do with some improvement. I had to read that four times before I realised it read "Yes we can!"

Or maybe I'm just stupid...Beautiful pen!

[Lion]

What a great looking set of pens, the Marcel MB Proust are beautiful and looks like they are fun to write with!!!

[shandy]

Kai, your collection always stuns me, you have an Obama pen:clap::clap: WOW! That is a peice of history and the Proust Ball point it so in proportion, in fact both the BP and FP have perfect proportions, well done!

Now then, when are you getting the Chaplin??:chuckle:

[2careless]

Kai, your collection always stuns me, you have an Obama pen:clap::clap: WOW! That is a peice of history and the Proust Ball point it so in proportion, in fact both the BP and FP have perfect proportions, well done!

Now then, when are you getting the Chaplin??:chuckle:

Thanks Ian. I won't get any of the skeletons since I use the pens I got and the skeletons are just too expensive to get inked. And since I use my pens I want to take them to work. Subtle elegance is the motto. :cheers:
I'll get a Voltaire or a Poe or a JP Morgan next and that's about it with Montblanc. Time to branch out to other makes :cheers:

[JBat]

Kai, your Proust FP is simply stunning. What an amazing FP. :cheers:

[Goodwatch]

Kai, your Proust FP is simply stunning. What an amazing FP. :cheers:


Indeed! A work of art :thumbsup:

[DaytonaG]

That pen is hot!

[2careless]

More updates.
Received these 2 recently. One is a standard 149 and hopefully I'll get it frankened.
The other is a 100th historical. I had one also fine nib already but I'm going to grind this one to EF.
Also, expecting another incoming this week. This one is older than me so has to be vintage :cheers:
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[Lion]

Kai, you have some beautiful pens there and know you are a proud owner!!!

[Sweramic]

Nooooo, not this thread again!! :banghead::dummy: Not good for my wallet :rofl:

Just kidding, I love this thread and everything you put in it! :cheers: Congratulations my friend :thumbsup:

[Numismatist]

Excellent 149! I saw this very one at auction recently here in Maine. Very nice.

Did you get the Barley?

[shandy]

Those are wonderful Kai. I especially like the nib on the 100th anniversary, lovely and simple but with the exquisite snow cap detail! Love the shape of it as well!:cheers:

[2careless]

Thanks guys.
The 149 is an iconic pen. Pity they have never released a silver/plat plated 149. If all goes smoothly I'll get this one converted to plat/rhodium plated.

As for the Barley, I suppose it'll have to wait. Since they just released it last year, it will be around for a while... There are other pens higher on the wish list atm, e.g. a 75th 149 LE.

[JBat]

Those are some great shots, Kai. What does frankened mean?

[shandy]

Those are some great shots, Kai. What does frankened mean?

Hi John, think he means that he is going to alter the pen from it's original state. Not sure if I read it right but I think he is going to change the gold trim over to platinum, is that right Kai?
Hope your having a great weekend John, thought any more about that waterman?

[JBat]

Hi Ian, thanks for the reply.

Yeah, I'm contemplating the Waterman as a future purchase, but am pretty close to pulling the trigger on an Omas Arco. Ever since Richard suggested that pen to me I've really developed a hankering for it. It's also a beauty and a great writer according to the accounts I've read. For the time being, I'm enjoying my Montblanc.

[2careless]

Hi John, think he means that he is going to alter the pen from it's original state. Not sure if I read it right but I think he is going to change the gold trim over to platinum, is that right Kai?


Yes. Currently trying to contact the craftsman who plated a mate's 149 from gold to rhodium. My belief is that the clip, piston and cap ring can be taken off and plated individually, but the 2 smaller cap rings are fixed so the job is quite involved. :cheers:

[bigmikebee]

some nice pens....

[shandy]

Hi Ian, thanks for the reply.

Yeah, I'm contemplating the Waterman as a future purchase, but am pretty close to pulling the trigger on an Omas Arco. Ever since Richard suggested that pen to me I've really developed a hankering for it. It's also a beauty and a great writer according to the accounts I've read. For the time being, I'm enjoying my Montblanc.
John, I think if it were me I would put the Omas first as well. I have written with that pen as well and it really is wonderful to not only write with but as a thing of beauty to own!



Yes. Currently trying to contact the craftsman who plated a mate's 149 from gold to rhodium. My belief is that the clip, piston and cap ring can be taken off and plated individually, but the 2 smaller cap rings are fixed so the job is quite involved. :cheers:

I am really looking forward to seeing this Kai.
Also, one of my 149 fantasy's is to see them do it in that wonderful Bordeaux colour. I reckon that is one of the best solid colours on any pen made!

[2careless]

The other day I was lucky enough to purchase a vintage 149 from a pen friend in Colorado. A 60's 149 with original box and original instruction paper.
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Extra fine nib
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My 149 family shot
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[VetteBandit]

Most look to have one 149 in their collection and you have a family!!!:chuckle::thumbsup:

Great shots and collection - thanks for sharing an update.....keep 'em coming!
:cheers:

[Lion]

Kai, you certainly have a wonderful collection of pens and I like the smaller nibs(extra fine)on your #149.......................................very cool!!!
Now that one could get me to look at and consider a #149.....

[shandy]

Kai. Again your collection amazes me!

I know when I get back into MB ownership it will be a 149 and I would love it to be vintage like the one you have just got!

There is something about the 149, I think it just exudes confidence and class.

Well done!

[JBat]

Nice score, Kai! The pen looks to be in fantastic condition. :cheers:

[JBat]

I have to get one of those!! :chuckle:

[JimC]

The other day I was lucky enough to purchase a vintage 149 from a pen friend in Colorado. A 60's 149 with original box and original instruction paper.
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Extra fine nib
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Kai,

Is that the pen that Eric offered? If so, I am sick... I just missed that... :crying:

It seems to be such a small world. :agree:

Congratulations! That is a beautiful pen, especially with the 18C EF nib. (Still kicking myself... :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: ) :chuckle:

[2careless]

Yup. You gotta go fast on Eric's stuff. Gone in 15 minutes. :cheers:

[Sweramic]

What a fantastic, vintage, pen Kai! The nib is breath-taking! :cheers:

[JimC]

Yup. You gotta go fast on Eric's stuff. Gone in 15 minutes. :cheers:

Great score! :clap:

I wasn't as "close" as what I thought... :chuckle:

:cheers:

[Lion]

Boy, you guys(and gals)have a real passion for writing and really get into the whole collecting of writing instruments. It's always fun to see someone enjoy their hobby and the chase is most of the fun. I am into collecting American coins with a speciality in U.S. Large Cents produced between 1792 and !857 by die variety. The coins I chase are mainly from 1840 to 1857 and dabble when I can into the earlier ones. Die varieties happen when different die pairs are placed into the presses to mint the coins. Of course there is a grading system to evaluate each coin's condition and that is where the fun begins!!!

[2careless]

Just a quick picture.
Rhodium plated 149. Everything except the nib is plated rhodium, as MB does not sell a platinum plated 149 with resin. (They do sell a solid platinum 149 but that's US$24k rrp.)
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I'm expecting 3 more pens within the next 2 weeks - another 149, a very special 146 and another WE. Stay tuned. :cheers:

[Lol-x]

Not fair, you must be the 149 king :chuckle: :chuckle: :thumbsup:

How do you rate the quality of the rhodium plating?

[shandy]

WOW Kai.
That Rhodium plating suites the 149 to a tee! I think MB should offer both variants as it obviously works!

Well done and I am looking forward to the next enstalment of Mr Mont Blancs grand adventure:chuckle::cheers:

In fact that gives me an Idea. who is up for Kai changing his forum name to MRMB:thumbsup::chuckle: Surely with such a fine collection Kai deserves that title:cheers:

[Lion]

Ian, I agree and I think he should buy each of us a MontBlanc 149 so we can share in his pleasure and passion!!! LOL!!!

[sunburst]

Kai, it's BEAUTIFUL!! :thumbsup:
That rhodium plating takes the 149 to an another level. :dude:

:cheers:

[Lol-x]

I think John Mottishaw could do rhodium plating on the nib to match if you were interested. That would be the final touch IMHO to make the pen complete :cheers:

John could also give the nib a bit of a personal touch too while he was doing the plating. :2:

[2careless]

Thanks guys! There are many others with way better collection than mine. :cheers:

Following is a closeup of the cap band imprint. The craftman did an excellent job in plating the bands. :thumbsup:


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[Sweramic]

Kai, I am speechless. Whenever this thread is revived, I get crazy! :chuckle:

[sunburst]

Thanks guys! There are many others with way better collection than mine. :cheers:

Following is a closeup of the cap band imprint. The craftman did an excellent job in plating the bands. :thumbsup:


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That's an excellent plating job. :thumbsup:

[2careless]

BTW, if another member is interested in getting one, pm me your name and email, and I'll forward it to the craftsman so that he can deal directly with you.
In order to ensure his quality, the craftsman supplied a new 149 for the plating. FWIW, I paid near full 149 US retail price for this pen, plus postage and bank fees.

[sunburst]

Yup. You gotta go fast on Eric's stuff. Gone in 15 minutes. :cheers:

Kai, may I ask who is Eric in Colorado?

:cheers:

[JBat]

It's beautiful, Kai! And nice "quick" shot! :chuckle: After handling a 149 last weekend for the first time, I can see why you love them. I'm smitten and one is on my short list. :cheers:

[JimC]

Kai, may I ask who is Eric in Colorado?

:cheers:

Joji, that is Eric on FPN. He is "niksch" there. Really a great guy, and very knowledgeable about all things MB.

Eric put together a 146 for me to try. It wasn't perfect cosmetically, but that wasn't what it was about. Sent it unsolicited.

I had missed the 60's vintage 149 with EF that Kai picked up. Had several PMs back and forth. Eric sent the 146 just so I could try a MB, compare the size of the 146 with a 149, and see how they write. In particular, that the nib he found that was a fine leaning to EF... He suggested the nib I desired was probably more readily available in the 146, so he didn't want me to rule that out.

Hated to send the pen back, but hopefully he will come across something similar.

[Lion]

Jim, that's great that a dealer/friend would trust you and send you a pen to tryout.....

[shandy]

Joji, that is Eric on FPN. He is "niksch" there. Really a great guy, and very knowledgeable about all things MB.

Eric put together a 146 for me to try. It wasn't perfect cosmetically, but that wasn't what it was about. Sent it unsolicited.

I had missed the 60's vintage 149 with EF that Kai picked up. Had several PMs back and forth. Eric sent the 146 just so I could try a MB, compare the size of the 146 with a 149, and see how they write. In particular, that the nib he found that was a fine leaning to EF... He suggested the nib I desired was probably more readily available in the 146, so he didn't want me to rule that out.

Hated to send the pen back, but hopefully he will come across something similar.
Wow, I love stories like this Jim. Just goes to show there is still a whole world of kindness and humanity out there:thumbsup:

[sunburst]

Joji, that is Eric on FPN. He is "niksch" there. Really a great guy, and very knowledgeable about all things MB.

Eric put together a 146 for me to try. It wasn't perfect cosmetically, but that wasn't what it was about. Sent it unsolicited.

I had missed the 60's vintage 149 with EF that Kai picked up. Had several PMs back and forth. Eric sent the 146 just so I could try a MB, compare the size of the 146 with a 149, and see how they write. In particular, that the nib he found that was a fine leaning to EF... He suggested the nib I desired was probably more readily available in the 146, so he didn't want me to rule that out.

Hated to send the pen back, but hopefully he will come across something similar.

Jim, thanks for the Eric's info.
Now I recognized him.

:cheers:

[2careless]

I can attest to what Jim mentioned, Eric is a top guy and his description of pens is very conservative and precise, also a fountain of knowledge on MB. BTW, his avatar in FPN is drool material :rofl:

[shandy]

I can attest to what Jim mentioned, Eric is a top guy and his description of pens is very conservative and precise, also a fountain of knowledge on MB. BTW, his avatar in FPN is drool material :rofl:

I will have to check Eric out on FPN, is he a trader in Mont Blancs as well. I know I will be wanting to purchase an older 149 at some time and it is nice to know someone who I can trust and yours and Jim's recommendation is all the validation I need:cheers:

[sunburst]

I will have to check Eric out on FPN, is he a trader in Mont Blancs as well. I know I will be wanting to purchase an older 149 at some time and it is nice to know someone who I can trust and yours and Jim's recommendation is all the validation I need:cheers:

X2 :thumbsup:
I'm already wanting an older 149. :chuckle:

[sunburst]

I will have to check Eric out on FPN, is he a trader in Mont Blancs as well. I know I will be wanting to purchase an older 149 at some time and it is nice to know someone who I can trust and yours and Jim's recommendation is all the validation I need:cheers:

X2 :thumbsup:
I'm already wanting an older 149. :chuckle:

[2careless]

I wouldn't say he is a trader, but a true collector. Traders don't have passion in the items as this can affect their judgments.

[shandy]

I wouldn't say he is a trader, but a true collector. Traders don't have passion in the items as this can affect their judgments.




Good point Kai. Even better then as I love things that have someones passion and care and attention in them!

[2careless]

I previously mentioned I'm going to get a couple more pens. Just received a MB146 today. It's quite special because I believe it's genuine but it's also unique. Sorry for so many pictures, but what's special about this pen? In terms of age, this one should be quite similar to the one Joji purchased a few days ago.
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Going to pick up another pen tomorrow. This one will be a ripper :thumbsup:

[sunburst]

I previously mentioned I'm going to get a couple more pens. Just received a MB146 today. It's quite special because I believe it's genuine but it's also unique. Sorry for so many pictures, but what's special about this pen? In terms of age, this one should be quite similar to the one Joji purchased a few days ago.

Going to pick up another pen tomorrow. This one will be a ripper :thumbsup:

Kai, very nice! :thumbsup:
Yup, looks exactly the same as mine.

:cheers:

[JBat]

Congrats on the 146, Kai. :cheers: And don't ever apologize for putting up too many pictures. There's no such thing. :lol:

[2careless]

Thanks guys. The uniqueness is on the cap star. It's a 5 point star instead of the usual 6 points. I believe this cap top is an aftermarket mod for the middle east market, but I'm trying to consult other pen experts on how valid it is. :cheers:

[shandy]

Really wonderful Kai, like others have said, make no appolgies for lots of piccies, I love piccies!!

I loved your description of the next one coming. I love Aussie expressions:cheers:

[sunburst]

Thanks guys. The uniqueness is on the cap star. It's a 5 point star instead of the usual 6 points. I believe this cap top is an aftermarket mod for the middle east market, but I'm trying to consult other pen experts on how valid it is. :cheers:

Kai, I remember seeing post about 5 point snow cap for Middle East market on the FPN just a week ago.
Maybe you are on the post? :thinking:

[2careless]

Kai, I remember seeing post about 5 point snow cap for Middle East market on the FPN just a week ago.
Maybe you are on the post? :thinking:

Yes, I bought that pen :rofl:
At that time I was quite sure it's genuine but for the cap it could be aftermarket. Last night I disassembled the cap and took some more pictures.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2734/4535334033_a07752028d.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4535333817_22837fac3d.jpg
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It looks very original, not those glued in type. Even if it's aftermarket, it was done very professionally. :cheers:

[sunburst]

Yes, I bought that pen :rofl:
At that time I was quite sure it's genuine but for the cap it could be aftermarket. Last night I disassembled the cap and took some more pictures.

It looks very original, not those glued in type. Even if it's aftermarket, it was done very professionally. :cheers:

I see.
It's certainly an interesting piece and you've picked it up for very little.
I'm going to read through the post on FPN again.

:cheers:

[Lion]

Kai, that would be very cool if all of the pen parts are authentic but what really matters is if you are happy.....as long as you enjoy your pen and get satisfaction in using it!!!

[2careless]

Thanks Leo, I'm very happy with the pen - it's been well looked after and it writes a very F line which is what I like. There is a little flex in it so that's the extra bonus.
Whether the cap top is genuine or not, it does not worry me at all. If I were to sell it, I'd fit a normal snowcap and be done with it. This 5 point cap stays with me :cheers:

[Lion]

Thanks Leo, I'm very happy with the pen - it's been well looked after and it writes a very F line which is what I like. There is a little flex in it so that's the extra bonus.
Whether the cap top is genuine or not, it does not worry me at all. If I were to sell it, I'd fit a normal snowcap and be done with it. This 5 point cap stays with me :cheers:

As it should!!!

[2careless]

Just received a confirmation from a pen expert that this 5 point star was indeed produced by Montblanc for the middle east. After some pens were released, they got complaints that it is a pentagram and they switched to use the triangle instead. So, very few of these 5 point star pens were produced. Anyway...

I picked this one up from the post office today.
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MB 149 75th anniversary Limited edition, MOP snowcap, rose gold pen.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2763/4538074186_4705e3b984_b.jpg

[JBat]

Jeez, Kai, that is beautiful! The nib detail on that pen is incredible. You're on a roll man! Congrats! :cheers:

[sunburst]

Kai, that's STUNNING !! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Lion]

Kai, very nice new fountain pen you have there.....when you own so many pens how do you decide on which one to use...must be difficult!!!

[2careless]

Well, another one. This time it's a NOS cheap student pen, similar to Tudor for Rolex, it's Monte Rosa 042. A relatively small pen, with a gold plated steel nib. This model was only made from 1956-1958 and it looks like someone has stocked up a pile of these pens and forgot about them for 60 years. Saw quite a few of them in the market lately... It could be fake but I've yet to see a fake MB piston filler... :cheers:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3488/4561729652_b5f9b9b772_b.jpg
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[JBat]

Nice find, Kai! :thumbsup:

[shandy]

E'Gods Kai! Your collection just never fails to catch my breath! Aboslutly wonderful!

[sunburst]

Kai, that's a nice add to your already a fantastic collection. :thumbsup:

:cheers:

[VetteBandit]

Just received a confirmation from a pen expert that this 5 point star was indeed produced by Montblanc for the middle east. After some pens were released, they got complaints that it is a pentagram and they switched to use the triangle instead. So, very few of these 5 point star pens were produced. Anyway...

I picked this one up from the post office today.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4537452855_8d6466bd19_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/4538064754_12579421c0_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4537441907_795495dbb5_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2766/4537439715_0b6391cb2b_b.jpg

MB 149 75th anniversary Limited edition, MOP snowcap, rose gold pen.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2763/4538074186_4705e3b984_b.jpg

WOW - I am a huge rose gold fan and that is just :dude:

[Lion]

Kai, fine watches and pens sure seem to go together.....Thanx for the pictures!!!

[Sweramic]

Kai, I envy your collection a LOT :clap:

[2careless]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4119/4748402251_42237f717d_b.jpg

Cap imprint is still crisp and clear.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/4748327379_287e83119a_b.jpg

The barrel imprint has faded a bit.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4115/4748969176_bdaaafddca_b.jpg

Nice dome shaped cap top.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4074/4748970978_8b9dc6144a_b.jpg

Wonderful flexi nib.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/4748332891_019555991c_b.jpg

[Lion]

Kai, what a beautiful fountain pen and it looks like it writes with a flair.....but of course by your experienced hand!!!

[2careless]

Just received another indulgence yesterday...

Silver all the way with carbon fibre lacquered cap
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4098/4775048923_f0c4660bdd_b.jpg

with all the correct hallmarks
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4135/4775679016_2ef924ef46_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4140/4775044023_503c74c6c4_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4134/4775040613_0efe639e8c_b.jpg

Two tone nib
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4077/4775044751_be4710498c_b.jpg

Mother of Pearl cap top
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4775682054_e9b47619d6_b.jpg

and the best is the serial!
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4114/4775041849_909d660558_b.jpg

Now I have to explain to the wifey...

[MoonDogJerry]

Nice Kai!

[Lion]

Kai, what a stunning pen...enjoy!!!

[rgdejong]

It never ceases to amaze me the things I learn from TRF! All of these FP's are beautiful, fully functional works of art. Stunning!:thumbsup:

[nickriebe]

That Blue and Gold put a smile on my face! What a beautiful writing instrument! Congrats!

[2careless]

Thanks guys.
Currently eagerly awaiting the arrival of a wartime 136...

[MoonDogJerry]

Gee thanks Kai. You had to go on and on... :biggrin:
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[2careless]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4138/4848192495_5d2037ffff_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/4844308817_c6ae6f16a7_b.jpg

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The next pen will be my grail pen, but I won't be getting it for another month :banghead::banghead::banghead:

[Lol-x]

Nice one Kai I like the line variation :cheers:

Your grail :banghead: You mean Skeleton Charlie Chaplin :twit: :thumbsup:

It just goes to show the best writing pens aren't always the most expensive. :thumbsup:

[Lion]

Kai, what a very nice pen you have there and I do like the line variation so I guess I need to find a vintage flexible OB nib to use and enjoy.....

[2careless]

Happy to report that I finally got my grail - MB 139, with a Palladium M nib, made during WWII.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4914957501_513c6773f1_z.jpg

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[Lol-x]

Congrats Kai, it looks great, please provide some details to explain why this is your 'grail'
:cheers:

The montblanc snow cap star looks different.

Is the pen a 149 size?

How does it write?

What is the condition like?

What kind of dollars do these command?

[2careless]

Thanks Steve. The pen was restored by a very qualified craftsman, so similar to polishing a watch case, he polished the snow cap a bit to try to remove a big dent (which is still quite visible).

Regarding the size of the pen, it's a #9 nib so it's the same nib size to the 149. Following is a quick snap with other pens side by side.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4915740162_8b84f10e0f_z.jpg

Right to left - MB #30, 1950's 149, the 139L, 136, a Danish made MB214, MB 235, MB146, MB149 75th SE.
The 139 is shorter than the 1950's 149 and the 1950's 149 is just a little shorter than the modern 149.

The pen still has the 139L imprint on the blind cap, and the expected D.R.P. 652406 patent imprint. Silver cap bands are tight, the gold capband imprints are a little fainted but still visible. New cork and the nib is a lovely flexible one. Palladium nibs were only used for like 1-2 years in WW2 as gold usage was verbotten. When Germany started losing, they forbidded the usage of Pd and only steel nibs were allowed. The only problem to me is that the feed is not same era ski slope flat feed but a late 1950's full length split feed. I don't think I can be too picky on this one. It's a grail as the nib is just so nice :cheers:

This pen, unfortunately, is a short ink window version, which is more common.

I would say it's approx the value of a mint M series 14060m sub.

[Lol-x]

Thanks Kai, now I understand a little about your great vintage pen..

And to think you told me you got into collecting pens because they were not as expensive as watches :chuckle:

I guess you know the war effort isn't going so well when the only material you can use in a nib is stainless steel.

I think the pen is a great size and an excellent addition to your already sublime collection.

So back in the day say 1944 would this pen have been the kind of writing instrument the average middle class person would have, or do you think it was even in those days reserved for those who had a degree of worldliness and material prosperity?

:cheers:

[2careless]

Thanks Steve. A pen is still way cheaper than a watch :rofl:
Since the pen is MB's most expensive writing instrument of the time, and at that era/period I seriously don't think there is much of a "middle class" so it should have been bought by someone pretty wealthy at the time. :cheers:

[Lol-x]

You had me going there I thought your grail was the Montblanc Charlie Chaplin. :chuckle: :chuckle:

Please don't try and tell me that is cheaper than any of my watches :twit: :lol: :lol:

[2careless]

Yes the Chaplin is a very beautiful pen, but it's unattainable and unjustifiable. I don't think I will ever get a 30k euro pen just for leaving it in the display case. With the 139 I can take it to work and really use it, and nobody will pay more than a fleeting attention to such a non descriptive pen :cheers:

[Lion]

Kai, that's a very nice pen(#139) you picked up and vintage as well. I would guess they are hard to find and to me expensive when you do find one. Enjoy your new pen and have fun with it!!!

[2careless]

Wow. Just received one of the most beautiful MB I've ever seen.
A Pearl marbled celluloid 244. Not a super expensive item like the 139, but nevertheless a very lovely piece. The MB snowcap has a pointy cone, all imprints are crisp and clear, very minimal surface scratch. Overall a mint vintage piece. The only issue is that it doesn't keep ink. Ink drains out of the nib after they got drawn in. I'll try soaking it in water overnight and see if the cork seal "expands" or will have to send it back to repair, fingers crossed.

Here are some shots:
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[Lol-x]

:wow: Kai that looks super-nice...pity you don't have oyster grey ink to use :twit: well maybe you might in a few days :twit: :agree:

The holding area area looks really comfortable, nicely shaped. :thumbsup:

[Lion]

Kai, what a great looking vintage MontBlanc you have there and I can attest to the fact that Oyster Grey is an excellent color ink!!!

[Rolex Junky]

Congrats on your new addition Kai. You never disappoint. A stunning vintage. Use it in good health.

[veidtadrian]

The obama pen is really fascinating...great to know about it!

[2careless]

A couple of new acquisitions:

MB 146 Silvery Barley - I think it's a 1990's version. It's got a F nib and is a very dry writer. Ink flow is very restricted. Good for wet inks like Watermans.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/5207591306_e051835da5_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5245/5206997639_ecd996e41e_z.jpg

MB 146 Green straited - this is an early 1950's version, the barrel shows a bit of ambering but it comes with a very interesting wet noodle nib. Note the nib is "bent" upwards. I think the nib has been retipped over the years.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5128/5207585034_b79d6a59ce_z.jpg

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[dddrees]

Very Nice, Congrats.