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shandy · 20 April 2010, 06:51 AM

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

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

sunburst · 20 April 2010, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2careless

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

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

2careless · 20 April 2010, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sunburst

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

Yes, I bought that pen

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

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

sunburst · 20 April 2010, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2careless

Yes, I bought that pen

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

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

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

Lion · 20 April 2010, 12:49 PM

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

2careless · 20 April 2010, 12:55 PM

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

Lion · 20 April 2010, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2careless

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

As it should!!!

2careless · 21 April 2010, 12:18 AM

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

I picked this one up from the post office today.

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

JBat · 21 April 2010, 01:18 AM

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

sunburst · 21 April 2010, 01:25 AM

Kai, that's STUNNING !!

Lion · 21 April 2010, 02:39 AM

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

2careless · 30 April 2010, 11:48 PM

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

JBat · 1 May 2010, 12:47 AM

Nice find, Kai!

shandy · 1 May 2010, 03:11 AM

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

sunburst · 1 May 2010, 03:43 AM

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

VetteBandit · 1 May 2010, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2careless

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

I picked this one up from the post office today.

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

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

Lion · 1 May 2010, 04:56 AM

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

Sweramic · 1 May 2010, 05:14 AM

Kai, I envy your collection a LOT

2careless · 30 June 2010, 11:11 PM

Cap imprint is still crisp and clear.

The barrel imprint has faded a bit.

Nice dome shaped cap top.

Wonderful flexi nib.

Lion · 30 June 2010, 11:57 PM

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

2careless · 9 July 2010, 08:04 AM

Just received another indulgence yesterday...

Silver all the way with carbon fibre lacquered cap

with all the correct hallmarks

Two tone nib

Mother of Pearl cap top

and the best is the serial!

Now I have to explain to the wifey...

MoonDogJerry · 9 July 2010, 09:13 AM

Nice Kai!

Lion · 9 July 2010, 10:16 AM

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

cajunron · 20 July 2010, 07:56 AM

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

nickriebe · 20 July 2010, 10:14 PM

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

2careless · 21 July 2010, 07:04 AM

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

MoonDogJerry · 21 July 2010, 07:23 AM

Gee thanks Kai. You had to go on and on...

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2careless · 1 August 2010, 05:33 PM

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

Lol-x · 1 August 2010, 11:51 PM

Nice one Kai I like the line variation

Your grail

You mean Skeleton Charlie Chaplin

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

Lion · 3 August 2010, 01:13 AM

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

20 April 2010, 12:49 PM	#95
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Kai, that would be very cool if all of the pen parts are authentic but what really matters is if you are happy.....as long as you enjoy your pen and get satisfaction in using it!!! __________________ 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 April 2010, 01:25 AM	#100
sunburst "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Joji Location: KY, So. Cal., NJ Watch: 16800 Posts: 979	Kai, that's STUNNING !! __________________ Rolex Sub 16800 Rolex No Date Sub 114060 Omega Speedmaster Professional Sinn 356 Flieger II, Sinn 556, Sinn ST-140 Marathon SAR, Marathon GSAR

21 April 2010, 02:39 AM	#101
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Kai, very nice new fountain pen you have there.....when you own so many pens how do you decide on which one to use...must be difficult!!! __________________ 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!!!

1 May 2010, 03:43 AM	#105
sunburst "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Joji Location: KY, So. Cal., NJ Watch: 16800 Posts: 979	Kai, that's a nice add to your already a fantastic collection. __________________ Rolex Sub 16800 Rolex No Date Sub 114060 Omega Speedmaster Professional Sinn 356 Flieger II, Sinn 556, Sinn ST-140 Marathon SAR, Marathon GSAR

1 May 2010, 04:56 AM	#107
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Kai, fine watches and pens sure seem to go together.....Thanx for the pictures!!! __________________ 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!!!

20 April 2010, 06:51 AM	#91
shandy Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Ian Location: canada Posts: 1,724	Really wonderful Kai, like others have said, make no appolgies for lots of piccies, I love piccies!! I loved your description of the next one coming. I love Aussie expressions

20 April 2010, 12:55 PM	#96
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Thanks Leo, I'm very happy with the pen - it's been well looked after and it writes a very F line which is what I like. There is a little flex in it so that's the extra bonus. Whether the cap top is genuine or not, it does not worry me at all. If I were to sell it, I'd fit a normal snowcap and be done with it. This 5 point cap stays with me

21 April 2010, 12:18 AM	#98
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Just received a confirmation from a pen expert that this 5 point star was indeed produced by Montblanc for the middle east. After some pens were released, they got complaints that it is a pentagram and they switched to use the triangle instead. So, very few of these 5 point star pens were produced. Anyway... I picked this one up from the post office today. MB 149 75th anniversary Limited edition, MOP snowcap, rose gold pen.

21 April 2010, 01:18 AM	#99
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Jeez, Kai, that is beautiful! The nib detail on that pen is incredible. You're on a roll man! Congrats!

30 April 2010, 11:48 PM	#102
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Well, another one. This time it's a NOS cheap student pen, similar to Tudor for Rolex, it's Monte Rosa 042. A relatively small pen, with a gold plated steel nib. This model was only made from 1956-1958 and it looks like someone has stocked up a pile of these pens and forgot about them for 60 years. Saw quite a few of them in the market lately... It could be fake but I've yet to see a fake MB piston filler...

1 May 2010, 12:47 AM	#103
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Nice find, Kai!

1 May 2010, 03:11 AM	#104
shandy Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Ian Location: canada Posts: 1,724	E'Gods Kai! Your collection just never fails to catch my breath! Aboslutly wonderful!

1 May 2010, 05:14 AM	#108
Sweramic "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Movies Posts: 4,531	Kai, I envy your collection a LOT __________________ There are three kinds of people in the world: those who can count, and those who can't. -Warren Buffet

30 June 2010, 11:11 PM	#109
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Cap imprint is still crisp and clear. The barrel imprint has faded a bit. Nice dome shaped cap top. Wonderful flexi nib.

30 June 2010, 11:57 PM	#110
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Kai, what a beautiful fountain pen and it looks like it writes with a flair.....but of course by your experienced hand!!! __________________ 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!!!

9 July 2010, 08:04 AM	#111
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Just received another indulgence yesterday... Silver all the way with carbon fibre lacquered cap with all the correct hallmarks Two tone nib Mother of Pearl cap top and the best is the serial! Now I have to explain to the wifey...

9 July 2010, 09:13 AM	#112
MoonDogJerry "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Jerry Location: Kansas City Watch: Tower, All Along Posts: 142	Nice Kai! __________________ "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans." John Lennon

9 July 2010, 10:16 AM	#113
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Kai, what a stunning pen...enjoy!!! __________________ 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!!!

20 July 2010, 07:56 AM	#114
cajunron 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Southeastern USA Watch: Omega Seamaster PO Posts: 3,853	It never ceases to amaze me the things I learn from TRF! All of these FP's are beautiful, fully functional works of art. Stunning!

20 July 2010, 10:14 PM	#115
nickriebe "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Nick Location: 3026'23N 8638'41W Watch: out for pirates! Posts: 692	That Blue and Gold put a smile on my face! What a beautiful writing instrument! Congrats! __________________ ~Nick Riebe~

21 July 2010, 07:04 AM	#116
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Thanks guys. Currently eagerly awaiting the arrival of a wartime 136...

21 July 2010, 07:23 AM	#117
MoonDogJerry "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Jerry Location: Kansas City Watch: Tower, All Along Posts: 142	Gee thanks Kai. You had to go on and on... [IMG]http://***********/attachment.php?attachmentid=149595&stc=1&d=1279660 910[/IMG] __________________ "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."* John Lennon

1 August 2010, 05:33 PM	#118
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	The next pen will be my grail pen, but I won't be getting it for another month

1 August 2010, 11:51 PM	#119
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,256	Nice one Kai I like the line variation Your grail You mean Skeleton Charlie Chaplin It just goes to show the best writing pens aren't always the most expensive. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

3 August 2010, 01:13 AM	#120
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Kai, what a very nice pen you have there and I do like the line variation so I guess I need to find a vintage flexible OB nib to use and enjoy..... __________________ 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!!!

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