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rpryan55 · 27 May 2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by moby33

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.

Mini2 · 28 May 2009, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by shandy

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 · 28 May 2009, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Mini2

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 · 28 May 2009, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dreambaby

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

Mini2 · 28 May 2009, 08:47 PM

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 · 28 May 2009, 09:02 PM

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 · 28 May 2009, 09:10 PM

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

Sweramic · 30 May 2009, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

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 · 3 June 2009, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

KKB · 3 June 2009, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Dreambaby

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

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 · 3 June 2009, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by KKB

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:

KKB · 3 June 2009, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Dreambaby

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.

gmh1013 · 3 June 2009, 10:20 AM

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 · 4 June 2009, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 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

What MB is it?

gmh1013 · 4 June 2009, 02:21 AM

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

Meisterstuck Classique Ballpoint from 1992

Sweramic · 4 June 2009, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by gmh1013

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Originally Posted by Dreambaby

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 · 4 June 2009, 07:09 AM

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 · 4 June 2009, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 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

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

gmh1013 · 4 June 2009, 07:47 AM

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 · 6 June 2009, 05:43 AM

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

gmh1013 · 6 June 2009, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Dreambaby

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.

gmh1013 · 6 June 2009, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Dreambaby

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 · 6 June 2009, 06:13 AM

it worked with Pic this time

Sweramic · 9 June 2009, 04:58 AM

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

daveathall · 9 June 2009, 05:23 AM

2nd from right

KKB · 9 June 2009, 06:05 AM

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

2careless · 9 June 2009, 06:08 AM

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

Sweramic · 9 June 2009, 07:59 AM

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

daveathall · 9 June 2009, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Dreambaby

@ 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/fo...howtopic=58238

Lion · 9 June 2009, 11:37 AM

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!!!

28 May 2009, 09:10 PM	#127
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Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	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!!! __________________ 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!!!

28 May 2009, 08:47 PM	#125
Mini2 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Uk Posts: 1,493	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"

28 May 2009, 09:02 PM	#126
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,369	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.

3 June 2009, 10:20 AM	#133
gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,703	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

4 June 2009, 02:21 AM	#135
gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,703	[QUOTE=Dreambaby;1202389]What MB is it?[/QU Meisterstuck Classique Ballpoint from 1992

4 June 2009, 07:09 AM	#137
gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,703	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

6 June 2009, 05:43 AM	#140
Sweramic "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Movies Posts: 4,531	Those Zebra pens look nice. I also like the Burgundy color!

9 June 2009, 04:58 AM	#144
Sweramic "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Movies Posts: 4,531	Does anyone have pictures of their 149? I'd like to see some!

9 June 2009, 06:08 AM	#147
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,369	Yup, perfect tip to bottom sharpness on a post 1991 TT nib.

9 June 2009, 07:59 AM	#148
Sweramic "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Movies Posts: 4,531	@ daveathall: How is the 149 compared to the 146?

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