Mont Blanc Pen's

[eric23]

Hi Guys,

Anyone have a Mont Blanc Pen? My wife got me this one for my birthday.

Eric

[East Bay Rider]

Happy Birthday.
Nice pen. :thumbsup:
Lots of pen aficionados here.

[golfball123]

happy birthday !!!

[Lisa]

A lovely gift. I had a Montblanc rollerball in the late 1980s. However, when I was visiting the ladies room at work it fell through a hole in my skirt pocket and was flushed down the toilet, never to be seen again. True story!

[rpryan55]

Montblanc makes a great pen - like Rolex (and any finely engineered and manufactured product) it takes a great beating and keeps working, and will be, after years and years, a still beautiful piece.

That is, unless you flush it down the toilet.:bartmoon:

[gmh1013]

My girlfriend, way before my wife came around, and I think I had another girlfriend in there too somewhere, gave me the bordeaux colored pen for B-day in 91/92?
so its 16/17 years old and 3 refills later ( i think) still going. I dont use it much anymore
since I stopped working and its a miracle I did not lose it.
She paid 88 dollars? back then and I thought that was crazy for a pen, I get them free in hotels. ....I would never pay that kind of money for one but some people think they are worth it.

[eric23]

A lovely gift. I had a Montblanc rollerball in the late 1980s. However, when I was visiting the ladies room at work it fell through a hole in my skirt pocket and was flushed down the toilet, never to be seen again. True story!

Lisa, sorry to here that your pen took a dive.

[ErikAalto]

I've had this Meisterstuck Ballpoint since 2003, and I've gone through plenty of refills along the way. I believe I paid $225.00 (I think they've since gone up in price), and for me it's been worth every penny. I always wanted one when I was younger, and I truly do love to write. No other pen I own writes as smoothly or feels so comfortable in my hand. I carry the Space Pen in the picture with me pretty much everywhere I go. It is extremely compact when closed, but expands into a full sized pen, and can write on just about any surface, from any angle. It's extremely convenient to have it. If you're looking at Montblancs, I would stay away from the rollerballs and fine liners, and go with a ballpoint instead for every day use.
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[East Bay Rider]

I carry a gold plated space-pen as well. Really it's a good pen for all the reasons you cited, compact and doesn't poke a hole in my pocket.

[eric23]

Nice Pen's Erik!

[oworkman]

Yes, the only way to write!

[oneillba]

Yes, I have a few, even the Mont Blanc highlighter.

[Tools]

I used a Mont Blanc roller ball for quite a few years at work..

I also have my grandfathers Schaeffer pens from the 1940's.. there is a robust pen collector community out there.

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa67/LD_album/Cars%20n%20pens/pensandRolex.jpg

[moby33]

I've owned this one for about 2 years - Meisterstuck Solitaire Carbon Fiber Steel. Love the pen...it goes everywhere with me. I've always wanted a MB, but could never bring myself to buy one. I think the classic black are sweet...but I'm a sucker for carbon fiber & steel.

Looking back, I don't think I would pay this kind of $ again for the pen ($500+), but I'm glad I did it back then. It didn't feel like I was spending that kind of cash at the time due to the fact that I got HOT on a craps table in Vegas...in less than 20 mins I was up a little over $1K...when it ended, I walked. I bought my wife a new iPod she wanted and I got my MB - win/win (literally). Cheers.

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[Goodwatch]

I have a Meisterstück 149 that I bought over 20 years ago but I write with another fountainpen. The other pen is 'the' Fischer Space Pen.

http://img.skitch.com/20080923-tdghdigpguqssda1chm2n8axui.jpg

[eric23]

Nice Pic's guys.:thumbsup:

I am going to use my new pen today to sign the papers at the lawyer's office for my new place. :thumbsup:

[Hatchet]

Montblanc makes a great pen - like Rolex (and any finely engineered and manufactured product) it takes a great beating and keeps working, and will be, after years and years, a still beautiful piece.

Are you kidding? They are fragile as hell. Drop in on the tile once and it is history!!

/once was all it took for me

[rpryan55]

Are you kidding? They are fragile as hell. Drop in on the tile once and it is history!!

/once was all it took for me

No. I'm not kidding. I've several MBs and have dropped, kicked and stepped on almost all of them. They're all still working and look great. Sorry your experience was different......

[Chozn1]

Yeah, and i'm always losing it around the house. It'll show back up one of these days.

[Thomas]

I have 2 ballpoints, one black and one bordeax (burgundy) and one Document Marker which is black and hardly ever used.

[Art161]

BIC for me.

[rpryan55]

Dealer called. Just got the George Bernard Shaw Writer's Series Ballpoint in. Platinum with marbled green lacquer. Mine for 20% off MSRP. Happy day!

[moby33]

Are you kidding? They are fragile as hell. Drop in on the tile once and it is history!!

/once was all it took for me

I disagree. While I'll admit I baby my pen, I do remember the first week I owned it a friend borrowed it while signing something in my kitchen. Sure enough it went flying out of his hand and it was like a slow-motion car wreak as I watched it fall to the ground & bounce a few times off my ceramic tile floor. I was petrified it was going to be ruined...but sure enough, not a scratch or mark on it. That was my only real 'war story' with this MB, but it came through with flying colors (and that was no sissy drop by the way). Cheers.

[Lol-x]

I love the MB pens. Lost count after my 5th Limited Edition.

My favorite is my Montblanc Agatha Christie. My daily writer is a le-grand with green ink. :thumbsup:

[gmh1013]

BIC for me.

me too, cant beat the price ..10 for a 99 cents?
if you lose it , who cares.:cheers:

[Lisa]

All we have to write with at my house are drug-rep pens sporting the logos of the latest pharmaceutical products... Which is great; they're fun.

[Art161]

All we have to write with at my house are drug-rep pens sporting the logos of the latest pharmaceutical products... Which is great; they're fun.

The pens or the latest pharmaceutical products? :thinking:

[ErikAalto]

Eric, I decided to take some more pictures of mine: the engraving on the clip and a hand shot, if such a thing exists for pens (similar to the wrist shot?)

Tools: I have that same burgundy generation, but mine has a nasty crack where you unscrew it to replace the ink. I don't care much for the pen because it only accepts fine liner or roller ball cartridges. I'm a much bigger fan of the ball point because of the smoother writing. If they made a cartridge that wrote like a bold needle point I would be all over it. So unfortunately this pen sees no use.

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[eric23]

Great Pic's Erik!:cheers: Thanks!:thumbsup:

[Skip Greenwade]

I'm absolutely freakin' goofy for Montblanc. Just got the George Bernard Shaw about a month ago, so I have all the Writer's Series pens (17 so far - my absolute favorite is the Marcel Proust) along with a half-dozen or so others. There is a great Montbland boutique here in Houston...the owner gives me 20% off and free refills - Sweeeeeeeeeeeet!

Best,
Skip

I agree that they are durable and a pleasure to write with

[-Subsevens]

I'm absolutely freakin' goofy for Montblanc. Just got the George Bernard Shaw about a month ago, so I have all the Writer's Series pens (17 so far - my absolute favorite is the Marcel Proust) along with a half-dozen or so others. There is a great Montbland boutique here in Houston...the owner gives me 20% off and free refills - Sweeeeeeeeeeeet!

Best,
Skip

I agree that they are durable and a pleasure to write with

Wow!!! Take some pics!! I have The Starwalker, The Meisterstuck in Stainless Steel (rollerball) and Meisterstuck Black resin and platinum (ball point). :cheers::thumbsup:

[Lisa]

The pens or the latest pharmaceutical products? :thinking:

:rofl::clap: What can I say?:cheers:

[moby33]

Wow...it sounds like there are some sweet MB pens out there. Come on guys, how 'bout some pics!!!

[swatty]

I have a black rollerball . Its a beaut pen :cheers:

[Mandrake]

MB fountain pens I have 2, an Starwalker:

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t305/MANDRAKEFOTOS/df9d9ce8.jpg

and a 149 (sorry, no pics)

regards
Carlos

[Jedi]

the starwalker is cool. I have a rubberised starwalker fineliner with a rollerball standby. the fineliner suits me fine as i draw a lot with it.

[Lisa]

Well, as of today I have a Mont Blanc pen and pencil set. See my new thread about Art161.....

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd19/lausterman/DSC01224.jpg

[BigHat]

I don't care for MB pens. I think them the Cadillac Seville of the 70s. If you knew what crap they were, you wouldn't buy one. Respectful regards to all that disagree.

I have a few thousand in nice pens. The only ones I love right out of the box are the made by ST Dupont. That said, remember, we regulate watches and you also have to "regulate" pens -- adjust nibs. I live close to a nice pen shop, they have turned a scratchy, skipping brand new $400 piece of crap into a pleasure to use. Whatever you buy, don't be discouraged if you don't like the performance - adjust or change out the nib.

Edit: Two other points. 1) Rollerballs should be purchased by the style one appreciates. The pen is the case in this instance, not the pen like a "fountain pen." They are all the same in my view. 2) Not enamored by Parker either.

[daveathall]

Great present, looks really nice, I have a couple, the starwalker Ive had for about 3 months, the Meisterstuck trio Ive had for over 11 years.

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[shoppy]

I have a star walker 100 year special edition fountain pen and a le grand plat roller ball as well as a bohemia plat fountain pen. I love the things am looking at the Bernard shaw FP at the moment.

[Bisquitlips]

I have about 10 of them. This one is one of my most prized. An Agatha Christie fountain. Love them!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3192/2860983062_a91965580d_b.jpg

[BLSampson]

My wife got me a MB for my last birthday. I love it.

[Mike B]

I have a Mount Blanc Roller-ball pen I got about 10 years ago. My father has 3 of them (the pen, mechanical pencil, and fountain pen meisterstuck set), in which he gave to me a few months ago. Those are about 25 years old. SUPER pens. I've gone through about 3 refills in mine, it's been dropped God knows how many times, she just keeps on going.

[Lisa]

I have about 10 of them. This one is one of my most prized. An Agatha Christie fountain. Love them!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3192/2860983062_a91965580d_b.jpg

Nice pen, Richard, but I can't get enough of that watch!:cheers:

[Rebel]

Yes, I've had a Meisterstuck Ballpoint pen for over 20 years. I've dropped it, cracked it and generally used it every day except when it had to go the Mont Blanc spa.......

Great pen.....Enjoy it.

[Bisquitlips]

Nice pen, Richard, but I can't get enough of that watch!:cheers:

Thanks Lisa! I am not a very good photographer and only have a point and shoot Canon, but that YM does not seem to have a "bad side"! :clap:

[OYSTERMANN]

What great pictures of your pens :thumbsup:

Here's one of mine . . .

[JJ Irani]

What great pictures of your pens :thumbsup:

Here's one of mine . . .

What a terrific picture!! :clap::clap:

[OYSTERMANN]

What a terrific picture!! :clap::clap:


Thanks, JJ :thumbsup:

I like it, too. I might try a few different ones later with my DD in the frame.

[Skip Greenwade]

Sorry for not getting this up earlier, but here's a shot of all 17 of the Writers' Series ballpoints.

They are (left to right): Hemingway, Agatha Christie, Oscar Wilde, Voltaire, Alexandre Dumas, Dostoevsky, Edgar A. Poe, Marcel Proust (my favorite), Friedrich Schiller, Charles Dickens, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Jules Verne, Franz Kafka (my least favorite) Miguel de Cervantes, Virginia Woolf, WIlliam Faulkner, and GeorgeBernard Shaw:

[Skip Greenwade]

I have a half-dozen or so more Montblanc's, but the Writers' Series are the most fun to collect. The boxes they come in resemble books and would look really cool displayed on a shelf.

I had to get about five of them off e-bay, but the rest came from a great stationery store/Montblanc boutique here in Houston.

Great thread, BTW:thumbsup:

[kcmo]

I have about 10 of them. This one is one of my most prized. An Agatha Christie fountain. Love them!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3192/2860983062_a91965580d_b.jpg

What a combo! :thumbsup:

[kcmo]

What great pictures of your pens :thumbsup:

Here's one of mine . . .

Beautiful Neil!!! :thumbsup:

[ErikAalto]

Sorry for not getting this up earlier, but here's a shot of all 17 of the Writers' Series ballpoints.

They are (left to right): Hemingway, Agatha Christie, Oscar Wilde, Voltaire, Alexandre Dumas, Dostoevsky, Edgar A. Poe, Marcel Proust (my favorite), Friedrich Schiller, Charles Dickens, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Jules Verne, Franz Kafka (my least favorite) Miguel de Cervantes, Virginia Woolf, WIlliam Faulkner, and GeorgeBernard Shaw:

So amazing!

[eric23]

Sorry for not getting this up earlier, but here's a shot of all 17 of the Writers' Series ballpoints.

They are (left to right): Hemingway, Agatha Christie, Oscar Wilde, Voltaire, Alexandre Dumas, Dostoevsky, Edgar A. Poe, Marcel Proust (my favorite), Friedrich Schiller, Charles Dickens, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Jules Verne, Franz Kafka (my least favorite) Miguel de Cervantes, Virginia Woolf, WIlliam Faulkner, and GeorgeBernard Shaw:

Nice collection!!:thumbsup:

[watchloverdave]

I like Pelikan pens but feel that Mont Blanc is in the same excellent league. Fine pens are like fine watches. Cheap ones do the job but don't give you the satisfaction of ownership or the joy of using a precision instrument.

Mont Blanc now has their name on a line of watches as well. Has anyone seen one of these?

[Greenring]

I've always wanted a MB and I finally got one from an online vendor. It's a rollerball, Classic black and gold. Still use Pilot G2 07's for daily use.
Seems fine writing instruments and watches go well together.

[SKSeoul81]

Only have a Waterman, still want a Mont Blanc tho, but can't really justify a $200 (and up) pen for myself, since I will hardly use it.

Love to get Meisterstuck, however since I am lefty, fountain pens are less than ideal.

[eric23]

Does anyone know how much the list price is for the Agatha Christie Pen? It look real nice!

[Greenring]

Does anyone know how much the list price is for the Agatha Christie Pen? It look real nice!

There's a couple on the 'Bay for $1699, 1999 / offer.

[Browining]

I have a few (9 total), I prefer ball points and roller balls for daily carry, but have a couple of 149's in fine and extra fine for use at home and office. For me they have been robust and reliable. My oldest I bought new 30 years ago and it still finds its way into the rotation. My latest additions are the George Bernard Shaw fountain pen (fine point) and ball point. For those thinking about this pen I strongly urge you to do it. It is a fantastic pen, especially the fountain pen. I hear that Mont Blanc is raising prices October 1. (I think more reliable than the rolex price increase predictions)
Browining

[texellence]

What retailers are selling these at 20% off?

[texellence]

Dealer called. Just got the George Bernard Shaw Writer's Series Ballpoint in. Platinum with marbled green lacquer. Mine for 20% off MSRP. Happy day!

Thanks for posting tthis...can you tell me where you got it for 20% off? Best I have found is Executive Essentials but they were not 20%, Thanks

[shoppy]

I got my Bernad Shaw fountain pen and am loving it. Here is my humble collection minus the star walker soulmaker.

[Greenring]

Hi Guys,

Anyone have a Mont Blanc Pen? My wife got me this one for my birthday.

Eric

I was looking at a limited edition from one of my favorite authors, Jules Verne. That blue barrel Montblanc reminds me of a JV that I've been looking at. :thumbsup:

[gaijin1]

Ah, yes ... Mont Blanc - the gold collection:

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc18/gaijinnv/MB_Gold_07OCT08.gif

All three about the same vintage - Mid '80's. :thumbsup:

[eric23]

Great photo's guys!:cheers:

[Jimbits76]

Does anyone have an opinion of Caran d'Ache.

I have been looking for a nice pen and I've been offered a leman black/rhodium fountain brand new at a ridiculous price by a jeweller friend.

This should be an almost £300 pen, I can get it for next to nothing.

Any ideas?????

J

[Jimbits76]

This is the pen....not the comapny or whatever offereing the discount (I cannot divulge that information).

http://www.mojolondon.co.uk/stationery/other/fountainpens/leman_fountain_pen.htm

Truth is I know bugger all about pens, but a good deal is a good deal and this seems like a great one!!!!!

J

[rpryan55]

What retailers are selling these at 20% off?

Thanks for posting tthis...can you tell me where you got it for 20% off? Best I have found is Executive Essentials but they were not 20%, Thanks

PM sent.

[eric23]

Hi Guys,

I am thinking of getting a Mont Blanc fountain pen. I have never had a fountain pen before and would like to try one. Does anyone know where I could get a used (cheep) one from? I don’t like Ebay (I have been ripped off a few times now).

If anyone knows where I can get a used Mont Blanc fountain pen from (that ships to Canada) or knows someone that wants to sell a used Mont Blanc fountain pen Please PM me.

Thanks,

Eric

[cal.3186vs335i]

anybody use Waterman perspective? i just bought one from Joonpens.com received yesterday and it looks nice and tried some writting.....feel great and smooth

[East Bay Rider]

I frequent joonpens.com website often. I haven't bought a nice pen yet but plan to soon for my wife. (Shhh, don't tell her, it's a surprise)

[eric23]

My Wife was in Huston last week and picked me up the matching MB notebook for my pen.:thumbsup:

http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr2/eric_1623/Penandbook.jpg

[chicagowatchman]

I love my Mt Blanc Pens!

[Ed Rooney]

I have one of the Fisher Space Pens like a few of the previous posters.

My Dad gave me a Mont Blanc ball-point in High School. I used it for about 5 years, but left it in the sleeve pocket of a flight suit which I washed, and never saw it again.

I guess with pens I am like those guys who question the need to spend a bunch of money on a Rolex when a Citizen or Casio will do. I get all of my pens free from vendors. I did spend a few dollars on Rotring mechanical pencils. I use a .9mm for day-to-day use, along with a blue ball point for signing stuff. I'm an IT guy, and a fancy pen seems like a lawyer type of accessory. I suppose if I had a nice one I'd change my tune.

[Art161]

I did spend a few dollars on Rotring mechanical pencils. I use a .9mm for day-to-day use, along with a blue ball point for signing stuff.

At one time I used a .9 mm Cross pencil. Something went wrong with the mechanism, so I mailed it to Cross to have repaired or replaced under their lifetime warranty. They sent me a .7 mm replacement, along with a note that they no longer sold nor serviced .9 mm pencils.

Now I use a .9 mm plastic Pentel pencil, and my pen of choice is BIC.

[gmh1013]

I have one of the Fisher Space Pens like a few of the previous posters.

My Dad gave me a Mont Blanc ball-point in High School. I used it for about 5 years, but left it in the sleeve pocket of a flight suit which I washed, and never saw it again.

I guess with pens I am like those guys who question the need to spend a bunch of money on a Rolex when a Citizen or Casio will do. I get all of my pens free from vendors. I did spend a few dollars on Rotring mechanical pencils. I use a .9mm for day-to-day use, along with a blue ball point for signing stuff. I'm an IT guy, and a fancy pen seems like a lawyer type of accessory. I suppose if I had a nice one I'd change my tune.
Im a ex IMB'er and stopped working 2 years ago because of back problems
and I still have a collection of pens from vendors along with everything else you could imagine....plus all the ones stolen from hotels.
I have a Mont Blanc that and old GF gave me in 1992 I think.
I was never into pens much and would just lose them.
You are Right maybe if I was a Doc or Lawyer.:cheers:

[Latrodectus]

:thumbsup:nice one, :clap:Happy Birthday:cheers:
This one is mine and I write with it for many years every day...
:bye:Fred

[eric23]

:thumbsup:nice one, :clap:Happy Birthday:cheers:
This one is mine and I write with it for many years every day...
:bye:Fred

That is a nice combo Fred! GMT + MB Pen:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Latrodectus]

That is a nice combo Fred! GMT + MB Pen:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Thank you, Eric

[-Subsevens]

Well, as of today I have a Mont Blanc pen and pencil set. See my new thread about Art161.....

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd19/lausterman/DSC01224.jpg

Lisa,

(Great Photo!) What a beautiful set!! Last time I checked this thread I was laughing at your very "unique" lost pen story:chuckle::chuckle:

Congratulations, and I'm sure you be much more CAREFUL with this set!:thumbsup::cheers:

[East Bay Rider]

I frequent joonpens.com website often. I haven't bought a nice pen yet but plan to soon for my wife. (Shhh, don't tell her, it's a surprise)


I bought her a Meisterstuck Legrande (161) Bordeaux (ballpoint) for our anniversary. The store gave me an extra refill and it's a good thing too because the ink refill in the pen was sporadic and I replaced it for her the next day.
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/wheelnut46/P1020065.jpg

[Latrodectus]

:thumbsup:East Bay Rider,
very good taste!:hat:

[-Subsevens]

East Bay,

Nice Job!!:cheers::thumbsup:

[East Bay Rider]

:thumbsup:East Bay Rider,
very good taste!:hat:

East Bay,

Nice Job!!:cheers::thumbsup:


Thanks. It's her first "nice" pen and it's got a nice feeling of substance (weight) behind it.

[shoppy]

Congrats on the anniversary Bill, I am sure she will love it, I am getting my first MB BP and looking forward to it.

[shoppy]

My Wife was in Huston last week and picked me up the matching MB notebook for my pen.:thumbsup:

http://i464.photobucket.com/albums/rr2/eric_1623/Penandbook.jpg

Congrats, that is gorgeous and goes so well.

[Mr. Manners]

Gentle reader,

2 Black Meisterstuck pens (one marked E Germany!) and 1 Black Meisterstuck pencil. The pen marked E Germany was purchased for $59.00 new on sale in the mid 1980's and cracked after a long nasty drop on a concrete plant floor. It cost $70.00 to repair at the Montblanc store at Lenox Square in Atlanta last month. The other pen and pencil were purchased for around $80.00 new in the early 1990's long before Montblanc decided to pull them from office stores and raise prices. I have all the original boxes as well. I also purchased a pen and pencil set for my father for $80.00 each in the early 1990's and one pen for my wife. I'm shocked they have "appreciated" in "value" so much in recent years but then I paid $150.00 for a blue Tudor Date Sub with Rolex Sub band 15 years ago and am shocked at what they bring now also.

Respectfully,

Mr. Manners

[eric23]

I bought her a Meisterstuck Legrande (161) Bordeaux (ballpoint) for our anniversary. The store gave me an extra refill and it's a good thing too because the ink refill in the pen was sporadic and I replaced it for her the next day.
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd62/wheelnut46/P1020065.jpg

Thanks a nice combo Bill!:thumbsup:

[Sweramic]

I have a Meisterstück that I bought over 20 years ago but I write with another fountainpen. The other pen is 'the' Fischer Space Pen.

http://img.skitch.com/20080923-tdghdigpguqssda1chm2n8axui.jpg

That FP looks like a 149... God it looks sooo nice! I have been looking badly for one, without success. If anyone out there is tired of theirs, send me a PM! :thumbsup: :cheers:

[children]

Not a huge fan of Mont Blanc..
Id rather spend less and buy a Pelican or spend a little more an buy an Omas.
Im not saying their pens are bad, but for the money, better can be had.

[sea-dweller]

I carry a Mont Blanc (and have since the mid-90's) when I make sales calls.

[shandy]

They certainly are a great pen, I just gave mine away to a friend who really loved the look and way it wrote but could not afford one, she loves using it.
As a collector I have to say that there are better made pens out ther for the money but that does not matter, there is something special about Mont Blanc, that is why a 149 is on the way for me:thumbsup:

If you want to go a bit left field and get a truly hand made pen though then look to the land of the rising sun!

There is a company in Japan that makes the most exquisit fountain pens, Nakaya.

It takes on average three months to make one of the Urushi pens, they are made of the old fountain pen material, Ebonite (a hard rubber) this is the material that was widely used at the birth of the fountain pen.

The barrels and cap are hand turned by one man on a lathe, the barrels are then sent to be hand lacquerd (The Urushi part) this can take three months or longer to complete, you can go from the very simple clean look like I have to hand painted designes to your specifications, some have fragments of abalone shell pressed into the finish to give the appearence of a starry night!

Each on has it's gold nib hand tuned to your writing style (the order form comes with a very detailed questionare on how you write and use your pens, from this they tune the nib to write specifically for you)

All of this comes at a starting point of $335 for the basic black, though I would highly recommend going for one of the Tamenuri finishes like I have that start at $460. This finish is spectacular and my photos do it not justice at all! In my example the first coat is red, this is then followed by many more coats of black (this lacquer is a natural resin from a tree) over a period of time the black becomes sligthy translucent so as to show the red underneath, it is like looking into a still pool, it really is stunning, the depth and the shine is something to behold. Oh yes, this pen is hands down the best writer I own as well!
Here is a link to their site
http://www.nakaya.org/eindex.html

Here are a couple of picture of my example, this is the Portable writer and is about the same size as a 149.
the pen and the exqusite hand made wooden box it comes in:
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/ianmedium/Penreview003.jpg

The nib in comparison to my MB and waterman:
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/ianmedium/Penreview005.jpg

My old trio (only the Nakaya now remains, I now have two vintage parkers, a vacumatic from 1945 and a duofold from 1928 as well as a conway stewart from 1955, a 149 will soon be joining this stable:thumbsup:)
http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm225/ianmedium/Penreview006.jpg

[Bisquitlips]

I guess I deleted some of my photos in Flicker of my slight collection. Hopefully I can get the Agatha back on this post.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2292/3531448425_5e3ed4de65_b.jpg


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[Taffi Abernathy]

While I like my bordeaux Meisterstuck Classique and think it's attractive, for me, it's not a practical writing instrument to use daily. It feels too big for my hands (maybe because I'm a female?) and it also feels heavy (hurts my tendonitis). Nonetheless, although I stick with my Pelikan pen for daily use, I wouldn't be without the M.B.

[2careless]

You may want to try their Mozart or Boheme series. They are designed for smaller hands. :cheers:

[shandy]

You may want to try their Mozart or Boheme series. They are designed for smaller hands. :cheers:

Add the Chopin to that list, I had one for six years, a lovely pen and now a female friend of mine who has small hands is loving it!

[2careless]

Part of my collection. The right most is the classique 164 ballpen which was a wedding gift. After using it daily for 15 years I branched out and got the Legrand ballpen 161P (2nd left) and Legrand pencil 167P (3rd left).
Latest purchase is the 2x 100 year historicals in the middle. The fountain pen is an excellent writer! :cheers:
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[rpryan55]

I'm ignoring this thread. I have 5 Montblancs and have moved on to Montegrappa. If I continue down this road, I'll need a new wife to go with my new pen holder.

[Sweramic]

I'm ignoring this thread. I have 5 Montblancs and have moved on to Montegrappa. If I continue down this road, I'll need a new wife to go with my new pen holder.

What Mont Blancs do you have?

@Bisquitlips: That Agatha Christie set is absolutely stunning!

[Lion]

I have three Mont Blanc pens. One is a stainless steel pen that my father was given back about 20 years ago but do not know the style name or model number. The second one is a Meisterstuck rollerball and my newest one is a Starwalker ballpoint pen which I got for 36% off retail!!!

[Sweramic]

I have three Mont Blanc pens. One is a stainless steel pen that my father was given back about 20 years ago but do not know the style name or model number. The second one is a Meisterstuck rollerball and my newest one is a Starwalker ballpoint pen which I got for 36% off retail!!!Do you prefer rollerball or ballpoint and why? The thing is, I just bought a rollerball :)

[Wink]

I bought a MB fountain pen in the 1980s. The nib is simply not flexible enough for me. I stopped using it several years ago. My favorites are Waterman, Pelikan, and Parker Sonet.

Wink

[Widows Son]

I don't have any MB's, but enjoy my Sailor and Conklin fountain pens.

[Lion]

Do you prefer rollerball or ballpoint and why? The thing is, I just bought a rollerball :)

I like the rollerballs better over a ballpoint pen but the discount was to good to pass up. Actually I like to write with a very fine tip(.38mm)which I can find in a throw away gel tip by Pilot(there G-2)!!!

[bodybump]

This is crazy..i bought a refill for my wife's MB...and fricking refill is not working after 3 days...its not writting...seems like it run out of ink...:banghead::banghead:

[ijen0311]

I prefer a nice Uni-ball :rofl:

[RobAdams]

My MB just fell apart, first the white bit on the top, then the tip fell off, they are way too brittle for normal wera and tear. Any recommendations for a bullet proof 'biro'?

[Lion]

My MB just fell apart, first the white bit on the top, then the tip fell off, they are way too brittle for normal wera and tear. Any recommendations for a bullet proof 'biro'?

As Jen referenced, buy the cheap throw aways either the rollerballs or gel writers!!!

[Quicksilver]

I have a MB Meisterstuck (the big one - Le Grande) and I love it. It's my second MB - I lost my first one in court when I was a very junior lawyer. I must have been feeling nervous and mislaid the pen with everything else that was going on.

Other great fountain pens to consider are Pelikan, Conway Stewart and Omas.

Watch and pen love ofen go together - not sure why. Perhaps they are both items you can employ to express a bit of individuality.

[Quicksilver]

My MB just fell apart, first the white bit on the top, then the tip fell off, they are way too brittle for normal wera and tear. Any recommendations for a bullet proof 'biro'?

The Fisher Space Pen that a few have already alluded to. Its a great ball point and the only one I use - its designed for use in Space and is practically indestructable. Great fun to own.

[Widows Son]

I have a MB Meisterstuck (the big one - Le Grande) and I love it. It's my second MB - I lost my first one in court when I was a very junior lawyer. I must have been feeling nervous and mislaid the pen with everything else that was going on.

Other great fountain pens to consider are Pelikan, Conway Stewart and Omas.

Watch and pen love ofen go together - not sure why. Perhaps they are both items you can employ to express a bit of individuality.

Your client probably stole it!!!!

[Quicksilver]

Your client probably stole it!!!!

:lol: :chuckle: :chuckle: You're probably right :crying:

[moby33]

I prefer a nice Uni-ball :rofl:

Bite your tongue...next thing you're going to say is, "My Timex tells the time just as well...actually, even better...than a Rolex." :chuckle:

[daveathall]

My MB just fell apart, first the white bit on the top, then the tip fell off, they are way too brittle for normal wera and tear. Any recommendations for a bullet proof 'biro'?

Surefire, beautifully engineered, built like a tank.

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[Mini2]

Im after a MB but are they really worth the money?

[shandy]

Im after a MB but are they really worth the money?

Anything is worth the money if you are willing to pay it! I loved my old MB and will love my new one when it comes, is it the best made pen I have? No. Does it have the highest quality materials? No the standard ranges precious resin is a joke in the pen collecting community, precious resin = plastic and you can get some very fine Pelikans at at least half the price with better build and plastic!

But that misses the point I think, there is something about them that makes you feel good, the nibs are very nice, again I have better nibs on other pens but it is still nice to use

I must say I prefer my hand made Nakaya in all ways over the MB but that does not stop me getting another!

[ijen0311]

Bite your tongue...next thing you're going to say is, "My Timex tells the time just as well...actually, even better...than a Rolex." :chuckle:

Yikes! :banghead:

No really, I could never buy an expensive pen as I'm not very careful with them. I'm sure I would be if I had a nice pen, but it's probably a loss waiting to happen :chuckle:

[moby33]

Yikes! :banghead:

No really, I could never buy an expensive pen as I'm not very careful with them. I'm sure I would be if I had a nice pen, but it's probably a loss waiting to happen :chuckle:

Ha, ha...you sound just like me (until I bought my MB). I use to lose pens constantly and was somewhat hesitant to spend any amount of 'real money' on one for that reason...but as you can imagine, the minute you purchase I fine writing instrument, your mental aspect of keeping tabs on your pen instantly changes.

Pens remind me of sunglasses. For years I refused to buy a 'nice pair' because I was constantly losing or breaking my cheap glasses. But after I had Lasik done on my eyes in '99, I decided to bite the bullet and once and for all get some quality glasses. Sure enough, I still use those sun glasses on a daily basis and haven't lost them yet.

[rpryan55]

Ha, ha...you sound just like me (until I bought my MB). I use to lose pens constantly and was somewhat hesitant to spend any amount of 'real money' on one for that reason...but as you can imagine, the minute you purchase I fine writing instrument, your mental aspect of keeping tabs on your pen instantly changes.

Pens remind me of sunglasses. For years I refused to buy a 'nice pair' because I was constantly losing or breaking my cheap glasses. But after I had Lasik done on my eyes in '99, I decided to bite the bullet and once and for all get some quality glasses. Sure enough, I still use those sun glasses on a daily basis and haven't lost them yet.

Well said, and so true.:thumbsup:

[Mini2]

Anything is worth the money if you are willing to pay it! I loved my old MB and will love my new one when it comes, is it the best made pen I have? No. Does it have the highest quality materials? No the standard ranges precious resin is a joke in the pen collecting community, precious resin = plastic and you can get some very fine Pelikans at at least half the price with better build and plastic!

But that misses the point I think, there is something about them that makes you feel good, the nibs are very nice, again I have better nibs on other pens but it is still nice to use

I must say I prefer my hand made Nakaya in all ways over the MB but that does not stop me getting another!

Can you recommend me a ncie pen to get.
I want a pen that will last me till i die and im still a banbino at the tender age of 22.

[Sweramic]

Can you recommend me a ncie pen to get.
I want a pen that will last me till i die and im still a banbino at the tender age of 22.

The Mont Blanc 149, medium nib.

[2careless]

The Mont Blanc 149, medium nib.

:-) hold it first and see. A lot of people will get rsi when they use the 149 for extended period of time :lol:

[Mini2]

Mont blanc 149 i'll see does my local outlet have it.

Its mainly going to be used just for signign letters/invoices and contracts. And i just want something smart where people might comment on your shoes/watch and now the "pen"

[2careless]

Well, if it's for that, get something really blingy .
MB's Patron of the Arts pens will fit, e.g. Prince Regent, Octavian, or Carnegie. They are all good years. BNIB examples are very difficult to find.

[East Bay Rider]

Still lusting after the bordeaux MB mechanical pencil hidden in the back of my (former) AD's MB display.

[Sweramic]

:cheers:Well, if it's for that, get something really blingy .
MB's Patron of the Arts pens will fit, e.g. Prince Regent, Octavian, or Carnegie. They are all good years. BNIB examples are very difficult to find.
I second that. Almost every MB is an eye-catcher! :thumbsup:

I'm getting my first "real" pen soon, a MB Classique Rollerball. I might be changing it to a platinum 149 in the future, which, I think is BEAUTY!

[Sweramic]

I guess I deleted some of my photos in Flicker of my slight collection. Hopefully I can get the Agatha back on this post.

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You said you had 10 before. Where are the other ones? ^_^

[KKB]

:cheers:
I second that. Almost every MB is an eye-catcher! :thumbsup:

I'm getting my first "real" pen soon, a MB Classique Rollerball. I might be changing it to a platinum 149 in the future, which, I think is BEAUTY!

I got the Classique Rollerball a few months ago and I love it. It is the smoothest and cleanest rollerball I have ever used. It is the closest thing to writing with a fountain pen. I'm sure you'll love it too.

[Sweramic]

I got the Classique Rollerball a few months ago and I love it. It is the smoothest and cleanest rollerball I have ever used. It is the closest thing to writing with a fountain pen. I'm sure you'll love it too.
That sums up my first impression of the pen. It was soooo smooth and nice! What other pens have you tried?

Here it is together with my watch:

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[KKB]

That sums up my first impression of the pen. It was soooo smooth and nice! What other pens have you tried?




I also have MB Classique and Le Grand ballpoints. Surprisingly the ballpoints are pretty bad. They put out small blobs of ink on loopy parts of my handwriting and aren't the smoothest to write with. I've tried medium points and fine points and I've bought refills thinking that I just had a bad insert, but they were pretty much all the same. I can't believe they make such a great rollerballs and can't seem to get the ballpoint insert right.

I haven't tried any MB fountain pens, but I did recently get a Waterman Phileas fountain for $38 based on recommendations
at www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/

The Waterman writes like a dream. I have 2 Cross fountains and I never liked using them since they don't write very well or comfortably, but I now use the Waterman whenever I can.

I carry my MB with me as often as possible. It's nice to whip it out when signing a credit card bill in a restaurant or a store.

P.S. I like your choice in watches. I recently got my IIc also. :cheers:

[gmh1013]

Going back to a last Sept post Im using my old MB ballpoint for the past few weeks now.
Since I dont work it does not see much use and sat in a drawer for years...even thought
of ebaying it but wife said not to.
I found, and Im sure this will P.O. some MB fans is that it really writes worse than my Zebra ball points that my wife got at wally world for maybe 3 for 4 bucks.
The Zebra gels write better than the MB rollerball I had before I lost that one years ago.
I remember the refills for the rollerball did not last that long and were like 8/10 bucks.
For my fastly dwendling bank account I'll stick with the Zebra or whatever I steal from
hotels in Vegas

[Sweramic]

Going back to a last Sept post Im using my old MB ballpoint for the past few weeks now.
Since I dont work it does not see much use and sat in a drawer for years...even thought
of ebaying it but wife said not to.
I found, and Im sure this will P.O. some MB fans is that it really writes worse than my Zebra ball points that my wife got at wally world for maybe 3 for 4 bucks.
The Zebra gels write better than the MB rollerball I had before I lost that one years ago.
I remember the refills for the rollerball did not last that long and were like 8/10 bucks.
For my fastly dwendling bank account I'll stick with the Zebra or whatever I steal from
hotels in Vegas
What MB is it?

[gmh1013]

[QUOTE=Dreambaby;1202389]What MB is it?[/QU

Meisterstuck Classique Ballpoint from 1992

[Sweramic]

What MB is it?
Meisterstuck Classique Ballpoint from 1992
I see. Maybe it writes badly because you haven't used it in a while?

Carl

[gmh1013]

My wife got me a new refill a few months ago for the MB.....they just dont right as smooth as these
cheap Zebra's

[Sweramic]

My wife got me a new refill a few months ago for the MB.....they just dont right as smooth as these
cheap Zebra's

Hey gmh, remove some of your PM's, it says you inbox is full :thumbsdow

[gmh1013]

Here You Go
Sorry for the bad camera phone pic....its was a road warrior back in its day.
That MB must have 1/2 million air miles on it.

[Sweramic]

Those Zebra pens look nice. I also like the Burgundy color!

[gmh1013]

Those Zebra pens look nice. I also like the Burgundy color!

As far more bang for the your bucks, the Zebra pens in BP or Gel
write better than and other pen I have tried....MB included.
I like the gels the best but they dont last that long is my only complaint...but refills are very cheap.:cheers:

[gmh1013]

Those Zebra pens look nice. I also like the Burgundy color!

This Parker Sonnet my wife gave me 12/13 years ago writes better than the MB BP IMHO.
I just noticed the Parker was made in France...I thought they were made In U.K. or U.S.A. surprised me.

[gmh1013]

it worked with Pic this time

[Sweramic]

Does anyone have pictures of their 149? I'd like to see some! :thumbsup: :cheers:

[daveathall]

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[KKB]

That pic with the Seadweller looks like it should be in the MB Catalogue! :cheers:

[2careless]

Yup, perfect tip to bottom sharpness on a post 1991 TT nib. :cheers:

[Sweramic]

@ daveathall: How is the 149 compared to the 146?

[daveathall]

@ daveathall: How is the 149 compared to the 146?

I find the 149 very easy and comfortable to write with. To be honest I have never had a 146, good review here though.

http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=58238

[Lion]

Dave, in your photo is that a Starwalker on the left side??? If so which style is it for I have the ballpoint pen and really like it!!!

[daveathall]

Hi Leo, yes it is a Starwalker ball point pen, its this one.

http://www.montblanc.com/products/black_rubber_platinum_metal_rubber.08857.php

[Lion]

Hi Leo, yes it is a Starwalker ball point pen, its this one.

http://www.montblanc.com/products/black_rubber_platinum_metal_rubber.08857.php

Dave, Thanx for the response. I love mine but am still getting use to the weight of it. It is definitely heavy and weighs down my pocket!!!
Have a great day.....

[eric23]

Great photo's everyone!

[2careless]

Latest acquisition - MB 75th Anniversary LE 149 F nib. Same to the standard 149 except the extra stone on the cap, and a 75th anniversary nib.
BTW, heard that MB has discontinued the British Racing Green ink. If you like this ink (I do), go stock it up. Currently this 149 has MB violet filled. :cheers:

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[Sweramic]

Incredible pen! And that ink looks nice as well; I think I'll try that one when I get my first FP.

Must be a dream to write with? :cheers:

[KevinL]

Just got one engraved for my girlfriend who just graduated with her Ph.D. It is just the "Generations" but nice enough :)

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[Sweramic]

That's the perfect gift!

[swatty]

Latest acquisition - MB 75th Anniversary LE 149 F nib. Same to the standard 149 except the extra stone on the cap, and a 75th anniversary nib.
BTW, heard that MB has discontinued the British Racing Green ink. If you like this ink (I do), go stock it up. Currently this 149 has MB violet filled. :cheers:

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Thats looks great Kai. :thumbsup: The pics are fabulous :cheers:

[Sweramic]

To those who write in cursive; have you allways written like that or have you learned throughout the years? In Sweden, the cursive style is almost only used by elderly people.

[Lion]

To those who write in cursive; have you allways written like that or have you learned throughout the years? In Sweden, the cursive style is almost only used by elderly people.

I was taught in grade school back in the 60s and today I use a hybrid of cursive and printing together!!!

[rpryan55]

I was taught in grade school back in the 60s and today I use a hybrid of cursive and printing together!!!

Don't they teach cursive in grammar school anymore?

[gmh1013]

Don't they teach cursive in grammar school anymore?

I remember in 3rd grade having to practice cursive .....that was 1965/66
Nobody can read my handwriting except me...its that bad...practice didn't work

[East Bay Rider]

Don't they teach cursive in grammar school anymore?


Yes, in third grade.
Off Topic:
When my son was in first grade I taught him to write in cursive. He was ready so I figured Why not?
One day he did his entire homework assignment in cursive. The teacher's response? "Please print."
:banghead:

[mikey]

I have a Vintage Montblanc rollerball which is I guess a retro. I keep it in my briefcase so I don't lose it. Otherwise, I use my MacBook Air for everything. I have owned several MB pens either ballpoint, vintage fountain, generations, and the grail I have never owned is the Agatha Christie

[DanP]

I want one now LOL

[rpryan55]

Yes, in third grade.
Off Topic:
When my son was in first grade I taught him to write in cursive. He was ready so I figured Why not?
One day he did his entire homework assignment in cursive. The teacher's response? "Please print."
:banghead:

Unbelievable. Not a spec of grace in education today.:banghead:

[Xenophon]

Funnily enough I was "given" a Montblanc pen when I bought my Yachtmaster. Five years ago I went into my local AD to get a pen for my girlfriend who had just finished her Masters degree at university. The manager knew I liked Rolexes and came up to deal with me personally. Whilst I was looking at pens he said that they had a YM in and if I bought it he'd give me any pen free of charge. I bought the YM and ended up with a £500 Montblanc for the gf.

[Sweramic]

Funnily enough I was "given" a Montblanc pen when I bought my Yachtmaster. Five years ago I went into my local AD to get a pen for my girlfriend who had just finished her Masters degree at university. The manager knew I liked Rolexes and came up to deal with me personally. Whilst I was looking at pens he said that they had a YM in and if I bought it he'd give me any pen free of charge. I bought the YM and ended up with a £500 Montblanc for the gf.
Any pics of the pen? :)

One more thing, in France/Germany, almost every student write in cursive.

[Xenophon]

Any pics of the pen? :)

One more thing, in France/Germany, almost every student write in cursive.

Unfortunately the pen and the girlfriend are a distant memory. Gee, that was a nice pen though.

[Watchinho]

any pics to show?? (of the montegrappas?)

[Sweramic]

To those of you who use fountain pens; what color of ink do you write with?

[Goodwatch]

To those of you who use fountain pens; what color of ink do you write with?

Blue for the biro, dark green for my fountain pen, I like to leave an impression :chuckle: :chuckle:

[redshirt1957]

Blue for the biro, dark green for my fountain pen, I like to leave an impression :chuckle: :chuckle:

Hey, can I chime in about the special ink I use in my pen?:chuckle:

[Goodwatch]

Hey, can I chime in about the special ink I use in my pen?:chuckle:

Are you referring to that little stump that once was a Bic (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bic_pen) (take note of the spelling, you git) pen? That pen? :lol: :lol: As you were, private! :chuckle:

[2careless]

Currently using MB Violet. I like the saturation.
Also, MB racing green and emerald green are filled. Sadly it looks like racing green has been discontinued.

[Sweramic]

I've seen some green and violet (purple?) writing samples, and I have to say that those two are my favorite ink colors.

[cody p]

BIC for me.

:thumbsup:

[Sweramic]

:thumbsup:
Try a Montblanc and you will understand what it is all about. I mean, there are a couple of things you use daily; fork and knife, pen, and toilet. So why not put a little extra money on these objects? :cheers:

[moby33]

:thumbsup:

:thumbsdow I disagree. Next thing you're going to say "$25 Timex = :thumbsup:" While Bic & Timex are great products and obviously 'get the job done'...nobody on this forum needs to be told the absolute joy of using/wearing a quality timepiece compared to a 'throw-away' watch. Same applies to pens IMO. :cheers:

[cody p]

i just don't get the pen thing, it's not like this is 'the montblanc forum'. :justkiddi

[stripec30]

Try a Montblanc and you will understand what it is all about. I mean, there are a couple of things you use daily; fork and knife, pen, and toilet. So why not put a little extra money on these objects? :cheers:

Like this?
http://blog.luxuryproperty.com/wp-content/uploads/image/toilet.jpg

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/images/smilies/yellow_guys/biggrin.gif

I recently sold my 146 and I'll probably pick up a 149 as a self graduation present. Honestly I'd use a Bic pen if they matched the fit and writing ability of a MB or any other FP/RB.

[Sweramic]

Like this?
http://blog.luxuryproperty.com/wp-content/uploads/image/toilet.jpg

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/images/smilies/yellow_guys/biggrin.gif

I recently sold my 146 and I'll probably pick up a 149 as a self graduation present. Honestly I'd use a Bic pen if they matched the fit and writing ability of a MB or any other FP/RB.
:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

That is EXACTLY what I mean. If not my parents liked white ceramic, I'd definitely go with one of those:thumbsup:.

What did you sell your 146?

[Sweramic]

Does anyone here have a Montblanc Solitaire?

[allanofcalifornia]

I never owned a Mont Blanc pen, therefore I would like to know if they really are great pens and do they write great or do people only buy them for the prestige?


Allan

[Gerry]

I never owned a Mont Blanc pen, therefore I would like to know if they really are great pens and do they write great or do people only buy them for the prestige?


Allan

They can be great writers - I don't think they have gotten to where they are by marketing alone although they do a great job of that. Sometimes you need to tweak the nib and there are a couple of people who can do this. I've heard that the results can be excellent. Do you use fountain pens at all?

I've got a Mont Blanc ballpoint somewhere but the Pelikan Souveran M800 that I use (their equivalent of a Meisterstuck 146) is the smoothest pen I have written with. There are many beautiful options out there.

It's funny though, this is what some people believe:"Mont Blanc, while quality pens, are declasse - too much of a vulgar class totem like Rolexs, BMWs, Louis Vuitton bags, etc."

[allanofcalifornia]

They can be great - I don't think they have gotten to where they are by marketing alone although they do a great job of that. Sometimes you need to tweak the nib and there are a couple of people who can do this. I've heard that the results can be excellent. Do you use fountain pens at all?

I've got a Mont Blanc ballpoint somewhere but the Pelikan Souveran M800 that I use (their equivalent of a Meisterstuck 146) is the smoothest pen I have written with. There are many beautiful options out there.

I would probably buy the Mont Blanc ballpoint or roller pen. I do use fountain pens but only when doing calligraphy and then I use the more primitive ones where you dip the tip into the ink.


Allan

[Lion]

I would probably buy the Mont Blanc ballpoint or roller pen. I do use fountain pens but only when doing calligraphy and then I use the more primitive ones where you dip the tip into the ink.


Allan

Allan, I have two Mont Blanc rollerballs and one ballpoint pen. They are a great writing instrument and recommend that you check them out. They have a great feel in your hand and write smoothly. I happen to like rollerball pen's over the ballpoint but the price on the ballpoint was to good to pass up!!!

[eyen]

I want to get a Mont Blanc pen after reading this post.

[Bisquitlips]

Like this?
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I recently sold my 146 and I'll probably pick up a 149 as a self graduation present. Honestly I'd use a Bic pen if they matched the fit and writing ability of a MB or any other FP/RB.

I couldn't even grunt on that thing!

Worthless! :dummy::dummy::bartmoon::bartmoon: :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: :twit::twit:

But I would definitely lift the lid!

[YuppieKid]

:thumbsup:

[Sweramic]

:thumbsup:

Pics! :cheers:

[2careless]

Latest addition - Unicef 146. It's a standard LeGrand 146 except the cap band is different. Nib, unfortunately, is standard TT 14k.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2646/3725074906_c3eb56b7db.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3430/3725073642_71fbf12e6b.jpg

[AWATCH]

my wife gave me one as a present several years ago. it is a very nice writing pen and i enjoy having it:thumbsup:

:cheers:
al

[Sweramic]

Latest addition - Unicef 146. It's a standard LeGrand 146 except the cap band is different. Nib, unfortunately, is standard TT 14k.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2646/3725074906_c3eb56b7db.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3430/3725073642_71fbf12e6b.jpg
What an awesome version of an already awesome pen.

Can we see a family shot? Pleeeeease? :clap:

[2th DR]

I have several Mont Blancs, but if you want a pen that really blows Mont Blanc away as far as writing pleasure goes, S.T. Dupont is the way to go, hands down! :worship: And they have a good feel to them, and are well built, and of course are very beautiful pens! :thumbsup:

[Numismatist]

I always see them at various shops, but just don't know enough to be confident and buy one.

Besides, the last thing I need is another forum to post on...:twit:

[quintessentially]

Yes, in third grade.
Off Topic:
When my son was in first grade I taught him to write in cursive. He was ready so I figured Why not?
One day he did his entire homework assignment in cursive. The teacher's response? "Please print."
:banghead:

I had that same thing happen to me!!! My grandmother went to an all-girls Catholic School in Sydney. She had me writing in cursive in no time. Then the teacher made me go back to printing. My handwriting is horrible now because of it!!!

[Sweramic]

I always see them at various shops, but just don't know enough to be confident and buy one.

Besides, the last thing I need is another forum to post on...:twit:

Well, the fact that Obama himself uses one should be enough! :cheers:

[Numismatist]

Challenge then:

Show me the best Mont Blanc under $500, best $500-$1000, besy $1000-$2000 range.

You all convince me which is best/nicest, I'll buy it and post pix here!

[Sweramic]

I haven't used all these pens, but this is what I believe:

< $500USD: MB 149 (famous, large pen. Looks like a cigar)

$500 < $1000: MB Solitaire Doué Stainless Steel

$1000 < $2000: MB Writer's Edition, Agatha Christie

[2careless]

Hmm if you want new then $500 can't quite buy a new 149. FPH has it at $570 so probably will have to search around e.g. in MB boutique sales.

I would say that for most high value fountain pens (>USD 500) once you ink it, the value drops by 40-50% on resale. So either buy it used and do use it, or buy it new and put it into the vault and wait for 10-20 years, or buy vintage (e.g. the safety simplo, 138, 136, 246 etc). There are a few LE models that had appreciated substantially e.g. Hemingway, Christie, Proust, Medici, Octavian, Prince Regent. However, by and large pens will never beat other investment classes. :cheers:

[sexner]

Well, the fact that Obama himself uses one should be enough! :cheers:

I fail to see what the fact that "Obama uses one" has to do with anything really. :banghead:

I have a Montblanc pen for the simple fact that I do a lot of writing and enjoy a fine writing instrument. :thumbsup:

[2careless]

I fail to see what the fact that "Obama uses one" has to do with anything really. :banghead:

I have a Montblanc pen for the simple fact that I do a lot of writing and enjoy a fine writing instrument. :thumbsup:

Well, I would like to get my hands on one of these 149s. They were made to celebrate Obama's inauguration.

[allanofcalifornia]

I fail to see what the fact that "Obama uses one" has to do with anything really. :banghead:


x2!


Allan

[2careless]

x2!


Allan

Argh, historically all Amercian presidents used American made pens, and Obama is now the exception.

[Sweramic]

Well, I would like to get my hands on one of these 149s. They were made to celebrate Obama's inauguration.

Do you know how many they made?

[2careless]

Do you know how many they made?

I think only 100 made. It's not an official MB LE pen, rather, it originated from a MB boutique in US. All you get is a paper cert saying it's to commemorate the inauguration and the engraved pen. Serial number is the normal production numbers, box is normal 149 box.

[SSD]

Here's mine, a gift last Christmas

[Lion]

Jamie, nice pen is that a Starwalker???

[Sweramic]

Jamie, nice pen is that a Starwalker???
Yeah, that is a Starwalker. I love that sea-blue color! Really nice Jamie.

[Goodwatch]

As I mentioned before, I write with a different fountain pen. A Schaeffer (don't know the type anymore) with a medium to fine nib. The problem I have with the Montblanc is that I chose the wrong nib. It writes far to 'fat'. Now the piston mechanism is broken as well so I have to bring it in for an overhaul someday. But with a piston repair and nib change I fear that the costs maybe exceeding the price of a new one. Do any of you have experience with this?

[Lion]

Yeah, that is a Starwalker. I love that sea-blue color! Really nice Jamie.

I own the black rubberized/platinum version of the Starwalker in a ball point pen and also a rollerball pen!!!

Frans, here in America we have MontBlanc retail stores so maybe see if you have any in Europe or contact the compant through an Email!!!

[Idle Swede]

My favorite pen.

[Lion]

My favorite pen.

Now that we know you have sticky fingers I'll keep an eye on my MontBlanc when I'm around you!!! LOL!!!

[GEZ7ch]

MontBlanc Generation BallPoint :thumbsup:

81884

[Idle Swede]

Now that we know you have sticky fingers I'll keep an eye on my MontBlanc when I'm around you!!! LOL!!!


Kinda goes with MB's history..:cheers:

"The company was successful despite its founder, Eberstein, fleeing to the US to avoid prosecution for stealing company funds in 1909."

[Lion]

Kinda goes with MB's history..:cheers:

"The company was successful despite its founder, Eberstein, fleeing to the US to avoid prosecution for stealing company funds in 1909."

Maybe so but I'm still keeping my eye on you!!! LOL!!!

[Idle Swede]

Maybe so but I'm still keeping my eye on you!!! LOL!!!



You can't blame a guy for keeping company traditions alive. :rofl:

[Lion]

You can't blame a guy for keeping company traditions alive. :rofl:

I'm all for traditions now if you have some gold coins lying around we could do a swap!!!

[Idle Swede]

Sure.........:cheers:

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/Idleswede/Coin1.jpg

[Idle Swede]

Flip side.

[Lion]

Sure.........:cheers:

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b291/Idleswede/Coin1.jpg

Does the watch come with the coin??? LOL!!!

[Launch Mini]

Without reading the whole thread, has anyone had a Mont Blanc pen break?
My wife has the Starwalker, and the floating snowflake, the clip & the top part came right off. Looks like I could glue it back on, but seems kinda cheezy to do that.
Pretty sure MB would charge almost as much to repair it as a new pen would cost.

[mgm]

I never owned a Mont Blanc pen, therefore I would like to know if they really are great pens and do they write great or do people only buy them for the prestige?


Allan

I'm not so fond of Mont Blanc. The smaller series pens all have a plastic compression snap lid, that lets go after a time. I've ruined a few suits with them. Then the larger units (Le Grand) have threaded lids which I much prefer, but I don't like the 14 carat nibs; too hard although more durable. I've owned a couple of them but never use it anymore I understand that the old 149 was a great pen but that the newer ones are inferior. I've never owned either.

My favorite pens are Pelicans, the 800 series, in size similar to Le Grand. Threaded lids, plunger bodies, 18 carat nibs. I've had that pen for sixteen years, carry it all the time, and, from a writer's point of view, love it.

[Sweramic]

As I mentioned before, I write with a different fountain pen. A Schaeffer (don't know the type anymore) with a medium to fine nib. The problem I have with the Montblanc is that I chose the wrong nib. It writes far to 'fat'. Now the piston mechanism is broken as well so I have to bring it in for an overhaul someday. But with a piston repair and nib change I fear that the costs maybe exceeding the price of a new one. Do any of you have experience with this?
What model is it you have? A nib change wouldn't be too hard to fix. You could probably try to trade it. People, as far as I'm concerned, generally prefer the broad or the medium nib.

I'm not so fond of Mont Blanc. The smaller series pens all have a plastic compression snap lid, that lets go after a time. I've ruined a few suits with them. Then the larger units (Le Grand) have threaded lids which I much prefer, but I don't like the 14 carat nibs; too hard although more durable. I've owned a couple of them but never use it anymore I understand that the old 149 was a great pen but that the newer ones are inferior. I've never owned either.

My favorite pens are Pelicans, the 800 series, in size similar to Le Grand. Threaded lids, plunger bodies, 18 carat nibs. I've had that pen for sixteen years, carry it all the time, and, from a writer's point of view, love it.
Pelikans are nice pens too. What MBs do you have?

[Goodwatch]

What model is it you have? A nib change wouldn't be too hard to fix. You could probably try to trade it. People, as far as I'm concerned, generally prefer the broad or the medium nib.


Meisterstück.

[Sweramic]

Meisterstück.
144, 146, 149, Solitaire? :thinking:

Any pics? :thumbsup:

[Goodwatch]

144, 146, 149, Solitaire? :thinking:

Any pics? :thumbsup:

A 149 and you can see it in post #15 in this thread :chuckle:

[Skip Greenwade]

Can't speak for the fountain pens as all of my Montblancs are either ballpoints or rollerballs. I don't think anyone can make a serious argument that a Montblanc that costs $500.00 is five hundred times better that a $1.00 Office Depot special but, like wearing a Rolex, I can justify it in my mind and that's all that matters. I've also noticed that some of the Writers' Series pens have appreciated dramatically over the years.

Speaking of the Writers' Series, this year's pen - the Thomas Mann - is out and it is one of the best-looking models they've done in years.

Best,
Skip

[Lion]

I too do not own a MontBlanc fountain pen but I do carry and use their roller balls and really enjoy how well they write!!!

[TswaneNguni]

A few MBs ......

[TswaneNguni]

A trick with Mont Blanc ballpoints ......

I have always found that the tip of the refill not to be too far out from the body of the pen.I place a piece of paper/tissue/plastic behind the refill in the cap of the pen.That moves the tip 1-2 mm to the front.:thumbsup:

:cheers:

[Sweramic]

Nice pens TswaneNguni! :thumbsup: The capped pen, is it a 149 FP?

[TswaneNguni]

Nice pens TswaneNguni! :thumbsup: The capped pen, is it a 149 FP?

No,Meisterstuck Le Grande Rollerball.:cheers:

[Chrisxx]

I am very tempted by the Mont Blanc range, are these products that I should expect to be able to negotiate a discount on? If so what might be a typical discount?
Regards,Chris

[Goodwatch]

Not mine but feast you eyes on this, the Francois I:

http://img.skitch.com/20090816-rtyi4q59kp682by1dce573gca8.jpg

[2careless]

I am very tempted by the Mont Blanc range, are these products that I should expect to be able to negotiate a discount on? If so what might be a typical discount?
Regards,Chris

If you goto the MB boutiques, they won't give discounts to walk-ins unless they are on sale (usually 10%) or going bust (which started to happen recently).
For b&m shops, try 10%-15% (you gotta ask :-). There are B&M shops with a big Internet front e.g. www.fountainpenhospital.com. You can get some pricing and they are usually 20% off. However, FPH is not supposed to sell you a pen in general production e.g. 149, 146 since you're from overseas. The shops here in Australia don't discount so I buy overseas from trusted dealers.
My belief is that the retailers get their stock from MB at 40-45% off retail price.

[mgm]

What model is it you have? A nib change wouldn't be too hard to fix. You could probably try to trade it. People, as far as I'm concerned, generally prefer the broad or the medium nib.


Pelikans are nice pens too. What MBs do you have?

Just the one black Le Grand now, and it never gets any use anymore. Empty and washed. I am intrigued by the Waterman... uh... Carene, I think. But I don't like pens that do not fill the barrel.

[Sweramic]

Just the one black Le Grand now, and it never gets any use anymore. Empty and washed. I am intrigued by the Waterman... uh... Carene, I think. But I don't like pens that do not fill the barrel.
Too bad it ain't used. It is a great pen!

[Lion]

Too bad it ain't used. It is a great pen!

I agree, these pens are made to be used!!!

[2careless]

Just took a few quick snap for the Christie (B nib) I received yesterday :lov:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2633/3837422993_aa4ff746cc_b.jpg

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[Lol-x]

Congrats on getting that Agatha MB Kai.

That pen is my all time favorite :thumbsup:

Getting it in broad was just awesome too too too nice :cheers:

[Sweramic]

Congratulations Kai! Lovely pen you have there! :thumbsup:

[Skip Greenwade]

Yes, the Agatha Christie is really hard to find now. I remember that I had to buy the Hemingway and the Christie on E-bay to complete the Writers' Series and that was over ten years ago.

As an aside, I picked up my Thomas Mann today, making #18 in the series. I have them all in ballpoint, complete with the boxes, booklets, etc. I like the ballpoints because I agreee the pens were made to be used (kinda like Rolexes are made to be worn). I carry/use mine at work and I'm just not sure the fountain pens would hold up to the daily grind.

Best,
Skip

[Lion]

Yesterday I went buy a jewelry store that is closing and once carried MontBlanc pens(they sold out). They still had up the display materials and asked for and was given a clear acrylic cube for holding a MontBlanc pen. It looks pretty cool with my MontBlanc pen in it!!!

[2careless]

I'm expecting another delivery next week... One of the only 2 Writers edition that's based on the 149 :thumbsup:

As for the Thomas Mann, I'll buy when FPH starts discounting them. :cheers:

[mikey]

The Agatha is my grail I simply loved the ballpoint version seen in the movie "The Ninth Gate" with Johnny Depp. Any of you guys see it in the movie too??

[East Bay Rider]

Yesterday I went buy a jewelry store that is closing and once carried MontBlanc pens(they sold out). They still had up the display materials and asked for and was given a clear acrylic cube for holding a MontBlanc pen. It looks pretty cool with my MontBlanc pen in it!!!

We're going to need to see pics. :thumbsup:

[2careless]

Just received this yesterday. Montblanc Dumas fountain pen .:lov:
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[Sweramic]

Stunning pen you got there! And the quality of those photographs are incredible. What camera are you using?

In fact, I recieved my second Montblanc today. A brand new (although, from 1997) MB 163. Complete with box and papers! :thumbsup:. It is not a Writer's Edition model, but good enough for me.

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh227/Dreambaby_album/IMG_8329.jpg
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