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ASC727 · 21 August 2015, 02:10 AM

I have a Montblanc pencil and recently visited their flagship store in New York City to purchase lead refills. (This is the 0.9 mm size and product number 111539). I purchased two packages and much to my surprise the packaging said "Made in Japan". I thought i had read somewhere that the "authentic" source for Montblanc would be Germany. Indeed, i have noticed a distinct difference in the Japan-sourced lead - not as vivd and seemed to "drag" across the paper a bit more than the original lead (though i confess it could be my imagination). Anyway, wonder if anyone has insight into the sourcing question and whether i can obtain the German made lead anywhere.
Thanks
ASC

Bisquitlips · 21 August 2015, 09:42 AM

Yeah...

So lead is pretty much lead. Montblanc does not make their own as far as I have ever known.

I would just get some Pentel lead and enjoy the pencil. I have a lot of "vintage" leads for my MB pencils as well as some modern leads and enjoy them all.

And I am a pencil freak.

ASC727 · 21 August 2015, 11:31 PM

Appreciate the advice from an "expert". Thanks.

21 August 2015, 02:10 AM	#1
ASC727 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: CT Posts: 44	MontBlanc Lead source I have a Montblanc pencil and recently visited their flagship store in New York City to purchase lead refills. (This is the 0.9 mm size and product number 111539). I purchased two packages and much to my surprise the packaging said "Made in Japan". I thought i had read somewhere that the "authentic" source for Montblanc would be Germany. Indeed, i have noticed a distinct difference in the Japan-sourced lead - not as vivd and seemed to "drag" across the paper a bit more than the original lead (though i confess it could be my imagination). Anyway, wonder if anyone has insight into the sourcing question and whether i can obtain the German made lead anywhere. Thanks ASC

21 August 2015, 09:42 AM	#2
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,506	Yeah... So lead is pretty much lead. Montblanc does not make their own as far as I have ever known. I would just get some Pentel lead and enjoy the pencil. I have a lot of "vintage" leads for my MB pencils as well as some modern leads and enjoy them all. And I am a pencil freak. __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

21 August 2015, 11:31 PM	#3
ASC727 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: CT Posts: 44	Appreciate the advice from an "expert". Thanks.

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