My very first MB...plz help!

[Sandar1992]

Hello ladies & gents...
I am a newbie here. I am buying a MB ballpoint pen this new year. My price range is 400-500 us$. I am a 20 yr old girl who is a dental student. I prefer red gold (pink gold) colored ones. So, what should I get? Thank you for any inputs. :)

[Browining]

Hello Sandar, my daughter is also a dental student and also wanted a nice ballpoint pen. She chose the Princes Grace. It is a little more <$600.00 at an online store. It is lavender in color (similar to color used for the dental symbol) with rose gold trim.

Browining

[Browining]

Sandar- I just checked the web site and they describe it as "Champagne Gold" so you should check it out if you can to see if the color suits you. Good luck in your quest......Browining.

[Sandar1992]

Thank you, Mr. Browining.

[Sandar1992]

I was looking into buying Boheme Marron ballpoint pen. Would you please give me your opinion on that? I'm sorry I am a newbie when it comes to pens. And my another stupid question: does a refill comes inside the pen if I buy online from montblanc.com? Thank you again.

[Browining]

That's a nice looking pen. There are a lot of fans of the Boheme line. If you can, try to see how it fits and balances in your hand. If you're going to do long writing sessions this will be important. If your like most students these days and take class notes on their laptop not so important. My daughter tends not to use her "nice" pen in clinic as it's not the cleanest place (haha) and most everything is computerized anyway.

Browining

[Lion]

Please do yourself a favor and go to a store that sells pens and MontBlanc pens so you can test them out and see which one(s) are comfortable in your hand when you use it. There are many fine brands out there as well but you would be wise to check them out in person.....then if you want to buy on line go right ahead. It is an investment and gift to yourself so you want to make the right/best decision and remember if the pen is made of resin, which MontBlanc pens are, you must be careful not to drop it as you can damage the barrel and such. It can be repaired but does cost money to fix it so once you own it do not lend it out to others to use!!!
Good luck...happy hunting.....and take it easy...Leo

[Sandar1992]

Thank you all for your replies. And Mr. Leo, thank you for letting me know about the resin. I didn't know that pens made of resins are that fragile.

[2careless]

They are just... plastic so if dropped, they will shatter into pieces.

Since it looks like you're from Burma, try Pen Gallery in KL, Malaysia. They do sell online and offer a little discount. http://www.pengallery.com/

[financeman]

Originally Posted by Lion

Please do yourself a favor and go to a store that sells pens and MontBlanc pens so you can test them out and see which one(s) are comfortable in your hand when you use it. There are many fine brands out there as well but you would be wise to check them out in person.....then if you want to buy on line go right ahead. It is an investment and gift to yourself so you want to make the right/best decision and remember if the pen is made of resin, which MontBlanc pens are, you must be careful not to drop it as you can damage the barrel and such. It can be repaired but does cost money to fix it so once you own it do not lend it out to others to use!!!
Good luck...happy hunting.....and take it easy...Leo

X2. A pen is something very personal and user specific like a pair of shoes. You have to try it on before you buy because each one will feel different in your hand. The one that is perfect for you may feel horrible to me.
Good luck on your pen purchase.

[Sandar1992]

I am from Burma. And MB retailers here have very small number of pens in display. But I'll try. Plz wish me good luck in hunting for the most suitable pen for me. :) I'll update my purchase very soon. Thank you all.

[jimbones43]

Some of the Mont Blancs are lacquer! Check out the white lacquer meisterstuck, it's a beauty!!!

[Sandar1992]

Originally Posted by jimbones43

Some of the Mont Blancs are lacquer! Check out the white lacquer meisterstuck, it's a beauty!!!

Will do! Thanks for the suggestion. :)

[itsaswiss]

Might be worth looking at "PenGallery dot com" in Malaysia shipping was 15 usd to Hawaii. Bought a Caran D'Ache and refills in July.

edit:
Oops missed the previous recommendation.

[Sandar1992]

I just got my beauty...As you can imagine, I am soooo happy right now! I bought it from Montblanc usa offical website with the help of a friend who lives there. And I've even got my name engraved! Thank you all!

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[U5512]

Congrats Sandar!!!

[Sandar1992]

Originally Posted by U5512

Congrats Sandar!!!

Thank you, U5512. :)

[liptonnr]

Congrats! Post pics!

[Mickey®]

Originally Posted by Sandar1992

I just got my beauty...As you can imagine, I am soooo happy right now! I bought it from Montblanc usa offical website with the help of a friend who lives there. And I've even got my name engraved! Thank you all!

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Smart!
Congrats!

[Sandar1992]

Originally Posted by liptonnr

Congrats! Post pics!

Originally Posted by Mickey®

Smart!
Congrats!

Thank you. As for the pics I'm on a short vacation now and I'll post pics asa I get home. :)

[dddrees]

Very nice, Congrats.

[Jeffex]

Great pen! Congrats!

[Sandar1992]

Originally Posted by dddrees

Very nice, Congrats.

Originally Posted by Jeffex

Great pen! Congrats!

Thanks, dddrees & Jeffex. :)

[Lion]

Sandar, glad you picked up the pen you wanted...enjoy...and have fun!!!
Take it easy.....Leo

[drockadam]

Nice! Congrats!

I got my Meisterstuck lightly pre-owned for $140ish a bit ago! Came with complete box and papers! Still under warranty too!

[Sandar1992]

Originally Posted by Lion

Sandar, glad you picked up the pen you wanted...enjoy...and have fun!!!
Take it easy.....Leo

Thanks, Mr. Leo. Actually, I'd been lurking around TRF for months and I always like your posts. I know you are a big fan of nice fountain pens. :)

[Sandar1992]

Originally Posted by drockadam

Nice! Congrats!

I got my Meisterstuck lightly pre-owned for $140ish a bit ago! Came with complete box and papers! Still under warranty too!

Thanks, drockadam! Congrats on your Meisterstuck. But IMO, Meisterstuck line looks masculine a bit so, I chose a Boheme. I have a plan to buy more MBs in the future and I know I need more researches too. :)

[financeman]

Congrats. A great looking pen and name engraved is a nice touch

[Lion]

Sandar, I have and use daily a Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum which is slimmer and smaller in size and should fit you hands nicely. I also have the A. Chopin which is also smaller in stature and would probably fit your needs as well.....also I like the smaller nibs such as XF(or smaller)and you may find you like them as well. Your local MontBlanc Boutique should have demonstrators for you to check out in each of their nib sizes!!!

Take it easy.....Leo

[Sandar1992]

Originally Posted by financeman

Congrats. A great looking pen and name engraved is a nice touch

Thanks, financeman.

Originally Posted by Lion

Sandar, I have and use daily a Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum which is slimmer and smaller in size and should fit you hands nicely. I also have the A. Chopin which is also smaller in stature and would probably fit your needs as well.....also I like the smaller nibs such as XF(or smaller)and you may find you like them as well. Your local MontBlanc Boutique should have demonstrators for you to check out in each of their nib sizes!!!

Take it easy.....Leo

Thanks for the info, Mr. Leo. :)