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Old 21 December 2016, 09:33 PM   #1
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Incoming Caran d'Ache

So I know several of you recommended against the colored d'Ache pens but my dealer offered it to me at a great price so this beauty is on the way.
https://store.carandache.com/int-en/...odi%C3%A9.html
Hopefully, since it will be used in my rotation and not every day, it will last and the color won't chip. If it does then so be it, lesson learned and life goes on. I will report more once it arrives in the next day or 2. Hope you guys are having an awesome holiday season and if anyone can recommend another green ballpoint without gold trim I am open to being naughty and buying myself another gift!
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Old 21 December 2016, 09:59 PM   #2
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Nice looking pen. I have owned several in the past but they do not do as well as MB for me. Enjoy.
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Old 21 December 2016, 10:31 PM   #3
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I love my Cd'A pens and I've never had any issue with the lacquer chipping or flaking and certainly rate them as the equal of my Montblancs if not superior to them. I've sold most of my Montblancs but have not even considered selling my Cd'As.
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Old 22 December 2016, 12:44 AM   #4
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In my most humble opinion, MB pens are overrated. Maybe the old MB were solid, well-built pens, using durable materials then available. But nowadays they seem cheaply built to me. It's as if corporate priorities have changed. There was a time when the main objective was to built a solid, long-lasting, well thought-out product. Now it's all about cost-cutting and bigger margins.

It's certainly not my purpose to offend anyone. Moreover, I don't have nearly the same experience with fountain pens as others in this community.
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Old 22 December 2016, 12:59 AM   #5
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In my most humble opinion, MB pens are overrated. Maybe the old MB were solid, well-built pens, using durable materials then available. But nowadays they seem cheaply built to me. It's as if corporate priorities have changed. There was a time when the main objective was to built a solid, long-lasting, well thought-out product. Now it's all about cost-cutting and bigger margins.

It's certainly not my purpose to offend anyone. Moreover, I don't have nearly the same experience with fountain pens as others in this community.
I think it depends. I tend to agree when we talk about the Meisterstuck and regular lines. Nothing to write home about (got a chuckle out of that).

However, the special editions are super nice and high quality.
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Old 22 December 2016, 01:25 AM   #6
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I think it depends. I tend to agree when we talk about the Meisterstuck and regular lines. Nothing to write home about (got a chuckle out of that).

However, the special editions are super nice and high quality.
May very well be.
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Old 22 December 2016, 05:57 AM   #7
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In my most humble opinion, MB pens are overrated. Maybe the old MB were solid, well-built pens, using durable materials then available. But nowadays they seem cheaply built to me. It's as if corporate priorities have changed. There was a time when the main objective was to built a solid, long-lasting, well thought-out product. Now it's all about cost-cutting and bigger margins.

It's certainly not my purpose to offend anyone. Moreover, I don't have nearly the same experience with fountain pens as others in this community.
The only issues I've had with plating have been on both my Montblancs so there might be something to that these days.
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Old 22 December 2016, 05:57 AM   #8
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So I know several of you recommended against the colored d'Ache pens but my dealer offered it to me at a great price so this beauty is on the way.
https://store.carandache.com/int-en/...odi%C3%A9.html
Hopefully, since it will be used in my rotation and not every day, it will last and the color won't chip. If it does then so be it, lesson learned and life goes on. I will report more once it arrives in the next day or 2. Hope you guys are having an awesome holiday season and if anyone can recommend another green ballpoint without gold trim I am open to being naughty and buying myself another gift!
Very nice pen Sir!
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Old 24 December 2016, 10:42 AM   #9
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And here it is!! I 100% LOVE the weight!!!





Depending on the light it can look more blue or lighter teal green.

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Old 24 December 2016, 11:31 AM   #10
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I bought my first and only Caran d' Ache on my honeymoon in Jamaica. Still have it. Always will!

Thanks for the pics and congratulations!
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Old 25 December 2016, 02:35 AM   #11
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I bought my first and only Caran d' Ache on my honeymoon in Jamaica. Still have it. Always will!

Thanks for the pics and congratulations!
That's awesome! I hope mine lasts me that long! Not saying you are old or anything of the sort.

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Old 25 December 2016, 05:35 AM   #12
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That's awesome! I hope mine lasts me that long! Not saying you are old or anything of the sort.

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It ain't the age, it's the mileage!

They are lifetime pens. You done good!
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You got me revisiting my interest in a goldbar ballpoint.......
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Old 25 December 2016, 01:27 PM   #14
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You got me revisiting my interest in a goldbar ballpoint.......
Well don't let us stop you now! Buy and post pics asap!

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Old 25 December 2016, 08:42 PM   #15
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Well don't let us stop you now! Buy and post pics asap!

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You guys......just pulled the trigger on a goldbar 849
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Old 26 December 2016, 01:13 AM   #16
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You guys......just pulled the trigger on a goldbar 849
I love it!!

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