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AstroBoy · 25 May 2011, 01:01 AM

I thought the hard part was done that I asked wifey for a MontBlanc fountain pen for my birthday present and she said yes.

Now what?.....

Please help me out since I've always wanted to own a fountain pen but don't know anything about Montblanc.

Thanks,

Astroboy.

Shangas · 25 May 2011, 09:49 AM

Montblanc was founded in 1906, named after the Mont Blanc mountain, chosen as the company's symbol of high standards. The height of the mountain in meters is stamped on every nib that the company sells. The eight-pointed snowcap is also another symbol of the Mont Blanc mountain...

Yeah enough about that.

If you're buying a fountain pen, then we need to know a lot about you. Fountain pens are very personal items and they last for centuries (I'm not making that last bit up). We need to know your writing habits, writing style, what you intend to use the pen for, etc. Then we can tell you what you should look for.

Lion · 25 May 2011, 10:29 AM

Your best course of action is to visit a MontBlanc boutique and write with their sample fountain pens to see which nib you like the best and then check out their different lines of pens!!!

Numismatist · 25 May 2011, 10:35 AM

It's confusing at first, but go to a MB boutique and they will have a rack of identical pens but with different nibs. You try these first to see what nib style is your favorite to write with...THEN you pick the style pen you want and order with the nib you liked best.

Don't try the pen you like best because the ones in the store will only have a certain nib and you may not like it.

Nib first, pen last.

AstroBoy · 27 May 2011, 12:46 AM

Thank you all for replied.

My fountain pen experienced go back in time when I was in Elementary School in Vietnam. most kids were writing with fountain pens. the one with a wooden handle and a metal nip. You have to dip the nip in a bottle of ink and write until the ink ran out. some kids had a Parker pen with the bump inside, now that was realy fancy!

I have a small hand so I'd prefered a smaller size pen. Nip size, I'd like it more in fine. I would use it more often in my meetings and taking executive notes and signing check paying employees.

Preliminary researching, think I like the classic Meisterstuck 144 or something like that.

Any suggestions ?

Thanks,

Astroboy

Numismatist · 27 May 2011, 01:17 AM

The classique size is very nice for small hands. I have that in BP. I believe it's also a bit shorter.

Also before buying, determine if you prefer posting the cap as some do and some don't.

Lion · 27 May 2011, 07:17 AM

Check out the A.F. Chopin fountain pen by MontBlanc...nice and small and comes in many different size nibs!!!

TattooedGQ · 27 May 2011, 07:29 AM

My first (and only for now) MB FP is a Med Nib Carbon/Steel Meisterstuck classique size. I love it. It's a little broad for every day notes, so go with a Fine nib and you'll love it!

Shangas · 27 May 2011, 08:41 AM

I would NOT recommend the 144. It's a tiny tiny tiny pen. I couldn't use it. And I have tiny hands.

I would suggest the 145 (Chopin). It's a good, medium-sized pen with a good ink capacity and a light weight.

Perdu · 28 May 2011, 10:37 AM

The classic MB is a black and gold Meisterstuk. The LeGrand (146) is definitely worth checking out as a good all rounder.

salem65 · 28 May 2011, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Numismatist

It's confusing at first, but go to a MB boutique and they will have a rack of identical pens but with different nibs. You try these first to see what nib style is your favorite to write with...THEN you pick the style pen you want and order with the nib you liked best.

Don't try the pen you like best because the ones in the store will only have a certain nib and you may not like it.

Nib first, pen last.

Great tip, I will be sure to remember this when I go to purchase my first pen too.

Numismatist · 28 May 2011, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by salem65

Great tip, I will be sure to remember this when I go to purchase my first pen too.

Ticking Away · 28 May 2011, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perdu

The classic MB is a black and gold Meisterstuk. The LeGrand (146) is definitely worth checking out as a good all rounder.

X2

For sure. The LeGrand is a timeless classic and would be a wonderful choice.

AstroBoy · 9 June 2011, 01:27 AM

At a meeting yesterday and saw a lady sat across the table with a fountain pen. Can't make out what it was, but it wasn't MB!

I want mine now.....!

Shangas · 9 June 2011, 09:40 AM

Fountain pens are addictive, they are...

blackmsport · 9 June 2011, 10:48 AM

Fountain pens and swiss watches are like drug.... beware... they are addictive and dangerous for your poor (bank account) health

Lion · 10 June 2011, 09:50 AM

They may/are addictive but you might as well enjoy yourself in style!!!

aerome · 21 June 2011, 01:24 PM

Welcome to the world of fountain pens! X2 on trying them out and get a feel for the nib and then the body. Works on a $5 pen as well as a $5K pen. Good luck.

tkc324 · 22 June 2011, 04:12 AM

I would highly recommend the 146 if thats going to be your first and only MB fountain pen. I have the star walker and bohem FP as well, but still think 146 is most classic and iconic. I feel thats what defines MB FP, just my 2 cents.

orfew · 23 July 2011, 01:56 PM

I have a 144 and a 147. I love them both. Go to a boutique and try them out, and then you will know what suits you.

Gretsch · 24 August 2011, 11:33 PM

So what did you decide to go with?

25 May 2011, 01:01 AM	#1
AstroBoy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Lucky Location: Ohio USA Watch: TT-Tona/EXII/Tudor Posts: 696	Need Help on choosing a first MontBlanc fountain pen. I thought the hard part was done that I asked wifey for a MontBlanc fountain pen for my birthday present and she said yes. Now what?..... Please help me out since I've always wanted to own a fountain pen but don't know anything about Montblanc. Thanks, Astroboy. __________________ Astroboy "Life Is Not A Problem To Be Solved But A Reality To Be Experienced" "JJ - Your smile takes all my troubles away!"

25 May 2011, 10:29 AM	#3
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Your best course of action is to visit a MontBlanc boutique and write with their sample fountain pens to see which nib you like the best and then check out their different lines of pens!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

25 May 2011, 10:35 AM	#4
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	It's confusing at first, but go to a MB boutique and they will have a rack of identical pens but with different nibs. You try these first to see what nib style is your favorite to write with...THEN you pick the style pen you want and order with the nib you liked best. Don't try the pen you like best because the ones in the store will only have a certain nib and you may not like it. Nib first, pen last. __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

27 May 2011, 12:46 AM	#5
AstroBoy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Lucky Location: Ohio USA Watch: TT-Tona/EXII/Tudor Posts: 696	Thank you all for replied. My fountain pen experienced go back in time when I was in Elementary School in Vietnam. most kids were writing with fountain pens. the one with a wooden handle and a metal nip. You have to dip the nip in a bottle of ink and write until the ink ran out. some kids had a Parker pen with the bump inside, now that was realy fancy! I have a small hand so I'd prefered a smaller size pen. Nip size, I'd like it more in fine. I would use it more often in my meetings and taking executive notes and signing check paying employees. Preliminary researching, think I like the classic Meisterstuck 144 or something like that. Any suggestions ? Thanks, Astroboy __________________ Astroboy "Life Is Not A Problem To Be Solved But A Reality To Be Experienced" "JJ - Your smile takes all my troubles away!"

27 May 2011, 01:17 AM	#6
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	The classique size is very nice for small hands. I have that in BP. I believe it's also a bit shorter. Also before buying, determine if you prefer posting the cap as some do and some don't. __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

25 May 2011, 09:49 AM	#2
Shangas Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Shahan Location: Melbourne, Austra Watch: 1957 Ball RR watch Posts: 312	Montblanc was founded in 1906, named after the Mont Blanc mountain, chosen as the company's symbol of high standards. The height of the mountain in meters is stamped on every nib that the company sells. The eight-pointed snowcap is also another symbol of the Mont Blanc mountain... Yeah enough about that. If you're buying a fountain pen, then we need to know a lot about you. Fountain pens are very personal items and they last for centuries (I'm not making that last bit up). We need to know your writing habits, writing style, what you intend to use the pen for, etc. Then we can tell you what you should look for.

27 May 2011, 07:17 AM	#7
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Check out the A.F. Chopin fountain pen by MontBlanc...nice and small and comes in many different size nibs!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

27 May 2011, 07:29 AM	#8
TattooedGQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: NY, USA Watch: yo self! Posts: 2,686	My first (and only for now) MB FP is a Med Nib Carbon/Steel Meisterstuck classique size. I love it. It's a little broad for every day notes, so go with a Fine nib and you'll love it! __________________ That boy's got the Devil in him. Rolex: I think I'm up to 9?? Omega: Got a few of those too. Breitling: And some of these.

27 May 2011, 08:41 AM	#9
Shangas Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Shahan Location: Melbourne, Austra Watch: 1957 Ball RR watch Posts: 312	I would NOT recommend the 144. It's a tiny tiny tiny pen. I couldn't use it. And I have tiny hands. I would suggest the 145 (Chopin). It's a good, medium-sized pen with a good ink capacity and a light weight.

28 May 2011, 10:37 AM	#10
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	The classic MB is a black and gold Meisterstuk. The LeGrand (146) is definitely worth checking out as a good all rounder. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

9 June 2011, 01:27 AM	#14
AstroBoy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Lucky Location: Ohio USA Watch: TT-Tona/EXII/Tudor Posts: 696	At a meeting yesterday and saw a lady sat across the table with a fountain pen. Can't make out what it was, but it wasn't MB! I want mine now.....! __________________ Astroboy "Life Is Not A Problem To Be Solved But A Reality To Be Experienced" "JJ - Your smile takes all my troubles away!"

9 June 2011, 09:40 AM	#15
Shangas Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Shahan Location: Melbourne, Austra Watch: 1957 Ball RR watch Posts: 312	Fountain pens are addictive, they are...

9 June 2011, 10:48 AM	#16
blackmsport Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: Melb - Australia Posts: 2,959	Fountain pens and swiss watches are like drug.... beware... they are addictive and dangerous for your poor (bank account) health

10 June 2011, 09:50 AM	#17
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	They may/are addictive but you might as well enjoy yourself in style!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

21 June 2011, 01:24 PM	#18
aerome "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Al Location: Dallas, TX Watch: They're all favs Posts: 7	Welcome to the world of fountain pens! X2 on trying them out and get a feel for the nib and then the body. Works on a $5 pen as well as a $5K pen. Good luck.

22 June 2011, 04:12 AM	#19
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	I would highly recommend the 146 if thats going to be your first and only MB fountain pen. I have the star walker and bohem FP as well, but still think 146 is most classic and iconic. I feel thats what defines MB FP, just my 2 cents.

23 July 2011, 01:56 PM	#20
orfew Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 24	I have a 144 and a 147. I love them both. Go to a boutique and try them out, and then you will know what suits you.

24 August 2011, 11:33 PM	#21
Gretsch Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Colorado Watch: SubC LV & 16600 Posts: 229	So what did you decide to go with?

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