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Silk Pocket Square With Paisley - 3. Monkey's Fist Knot Cufflinks - 4. Dark Grey Socks with Burgundy and White Clocks - WHAT IS SO SPECIAL ABOUT THESE PENS? First of all, it is a timeless and classic design. It has a torpedo shape and it was first introduced to the market in 1951. I also like it a lot because it's the biggest pen in the Montblanc fountain pen range, and it's very thick with about 13 millimeters at the grip.
I find it's a great fountain pen to take notes and especially for signatures because you can untwist it with just one rotation and quickly sign it, and if you have a nib with a certain width, you get a really characteristic look that is very hard to fake or copy. I really like the 149 for its large gold nib. Montblanc has excellent nibs that have the right amount of springiness without being too boring, very comfortable to write, and because they're made out of gold, they will easily adapt to your hand and to your writing and they will remain like that for years to come. Something all Montblanc pens had since almost the beginning is the hexagonal white shape on top of a black background. It's supposed to resemble the snow on top of the Montblanc mountain in France which is the highest mountain, and they chose it because supposedly they wanted to represent the high quality and Montblanc pen was supposed to be the best in class. As you might notice, all Montblanc nibs have 4810 on it which is actually the height in meters of the Montblanc mountain. Is the Montblanc Meisterstuck 149 Meisterstuck fountain pen worth its money?
When I bought the Meisterstuck 149 10 to 15 years ago, I paid about a quarter of what I would have to pay today. So to me, that's a great investment even though if you consider inflation. Also, the Montblanc 149 is a very recognizable writing instrument, it's used by several heads of states around the club to sign certain things, it is made of a resin these days which is very scratch resistant and nice to the touch. So if you have large hands and you like a classic design that stands the test of time that will have a value that increases over time even though you use the pen, then it's definitely worth it. Alright, now that you know the 149 is worth it, what about other Montblanc pens? No matter what Montblanc item you have, it will always be a recognizable status symbol no matter if it is gold, rose gold or platinum.
If you are into calligraphy, there are probably other pens that you want to look into though. How does a Montblanc compare to Waterman? I prefer it any day! If that is too flashy for you, it's maybe not the right brand for you. Also, other Montblanc models have come and gone over time, but the one concept that has always been in their lineup is the 149.
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Montblanc Meisterstuck 144 - posted in Montblanc: Hi all, Ive bought in ebaya MB 144 fountain pen. It writes perfectly fine, but I think it is a fake: it has everithing to be real (written, box, warranty, manual.) but the nib: it is a bicoloured iridium Germany with the MB symbol. How to Fill a Mont Blanc Fountain Pen. Montblanc pens are known for their craftmanship and beautiful inks. Unlike disposable pens, you must fill these fountains pens with ink on your own.
I myself fell in love with the first Meisterstuck 149 I ever saw which was my grandfathers, a 1940 MB 149, and even though I was only about twelve or so, I remember the look in my Grandfathers eyes as he held that pen. I was a graduation gift from my Great Grandfather when my Grandfather graduated from Harvard, and while it would be many years before I would own a Mesiterstuck, I still remember how my Grandfather held that pen and the pure emotion his eyes displayed. I am quite sure it wasn’t just the pen, but his father’s gift to his son after graduating from such a prestigious school that would bring those tender emotions to his eyes when holding that pen. My grandfather was one of those hardened old men, you read about in old books; his library was strewn with stacks on old first edition books, the smell of tobacco, an old chess set with its pieces perfectly set up awaiting its next match, but of all of the things in his library that always grabbed my attention was his ancient and most formidable desk! While his library was always in this sort of orchestrated disarray, his desk was always neat, tidy and throughout the all of the years I spent there with him, the only thing that ever changed on his desk, was the laptop I had set up for him, which replaced the equally ancient Corona manual typewriter he owned. I always held a deep affinity for fountain pens, and I suppose I owe this to my grandfather who would let me sit at his desk and do my homework with that beautiful large pen.
I remember it took me longer to learn how to hold it correctly than just about anything I ever did in that wonderful old school mancave! While I only own two Meisterstuck’s, I purposely bought a 149 simply because my grandfather owned one and just like my grandfather I do not keep mine hidden away in my desk or in my safe with most of my other vintage fountain pens, but rather it sets on my desk proudly.
I do wish it was a gift from him or my father, but it isn’t and I didn’t graduate from Harvard, but I truly believe I earned an education that is far more valuable than any degree from Harvard or some other fancy college; no I earned my greatest education sitting in my grandfather’s library asking all those questions impatient twelve-year-olds ask, and always following that question up with another one which required one more question, and so forth! While I do consider my Montblanc Meisterstuck 149 my “kind of pens”, that title is because of the bond I shared with grandfather while he let me use it to do my homework. I remember the first day I turned in my report which was written with whatever blue ink was popular in the early 1970s and the look on my teachers face seeing that paper that was full of bleeds, but each word was written perfectly!
As I began collecting fountain pens, I discovered Sailor, which has a variety of pens which look exactly like a Meisterstuck 163, all the way up to Sailor’s King of Pens, which is a perfect visual copy of a 149, minus the white star, and #9 Montblanc nib. I own a few, but I still use my 149 as my daily writer mostly because it reminds me of the man who taught me about such things as integrity, honesty, and most of all, the love of family! So here I am now looking at my “king of pens” as I write a reply to your blog post about your Meisterstuck 149. The Mesiterstuck was introduced in 1924, and while conducting research on the Meisterstuck line I have discovered that there are two eras where the Meisterstuck was at their peak of perfection, the first is 1950-59, and the second is 1985-89. I am fortunate to be close friends with a Montblanc expert in Michigan, and I was told that these years were when the pens were made with such tender care, and for that reason is why they are more expensive than pens made before or after.
I was fortunate to pick my 1985 up from a vendor I met while at an Amazon publishing training seminar. The vendor was also an avid pen collector and while we were talking about pens, I mentioned I wanted a mb149, and as it happened he had a number of them for sale on eBay. After we exchanged info, I called him the following day and we arranged a direct deal via PayPal, so for $385.00 I was the proud owner of a 1985 Mesiterstuck 149 with a 14k two-tone fine nib. Since then I discovered there are some 149’s that were produced for sale in France exclusively that have bi&tri tone 18k nibs and are pure works of art. Naturally the prices are higher, but it all comes down to supply and demand! Because I love collecting vintage fountain pens, my number one favorite pen in my entire collection is a 1937 parker Deluxe Challenger.
While this pen is far from the technical perfection that is the cornerstone of the entire Montblanc line, however, to me it is an example of pure American quality, craftsmanship, and innovation! This pen retailed for a wapping $3.50 in 1937 and was more than likely a graduation gift from a father to a son, and I believe the backstory that surrounds these pens I collect is what I really love about the whole passionate obsession of collecting and owning vintage fountain pens!