Please Show Me The Picture Of A Fake Montblanc.

[notVirtuThe3rd]

Hello. I'm from Japan.

 

The other day, I saw the picture of a fake Montblanc on this forum. This was the first time to see it because no fake Montblanc can be seen in Japan. I guess they're made in China, however, I've never seen them actually. So if anyone have fake montblanc, esp. 146 or 149, could you please take a look at the picture of the nib?

 

I'd like to see and check the quality of them.

 

For the purpose of this topic is just for not buying fake ones.

[JLS1]

Virtu,

 

Irrashaimase! (Sorry couldn't resist...)

 

Most of the MB fakes are cartridge-converter pens: the 144/Classique seems to be a favourite target. As far as we know, MB piston-fillers (like the 146 and 149) have not been faked as producing the piston mechanism adds to the cost and complexity of making the fake pen in the first place. (OTOH, given the increasing ability of 3D printing to replicate parts, I wonder how long this will last). There was a topic on FPN about fake MBs back in 2007; here's a link.

 

Hope this helps!

[Chrissy]

Hello. I'm from Japan.

 

The other day, I saw the picture of a fake Montblanc on this forum. This was the first time to see it because no fake Montblanc can be seen in Japan. I guess they're made in China, however, I've never seen them actually. So if anyone have fake montblanc, esp. 146 or 149, could you please take a look at the picture of the nib?

 

I'd like to see and check the quality of them.

 

For the purpose of this topic is just for not buying fake ones.

You won't find a piston filler 146 or 149 made as a fake.

 

The fakes are 144 or 145 style or a combination of the 2. Here is a fake nib:

 

 

Here is the fake pen:

 

Edited February 9, 2013 by Chrissy

[Penne Stilografiche]

The auction website ioffer,com is illegally seller fake montblancs for $40-50 with the box.

[jar]

 

 

The fakes are 144 or 145 style or a combination of the 2. Here is a fake nib:

 

 

And often WEs, LEs, SEs and the Bohemes.

[notVirtuThe3rd]

What an obvious fake nib!

But,thanks to your information, I can discriminate the authentic from the copies easily.

 

Thank you so much for your help, ALL.

[notVirtuThe3rd]

Hi, ALL.

 

Thank you so much again.

The members of FPN are all kind!

This video is my little way of saying thanks.

 

This is real Montblanc.

 

Montblanc　- European Craftsmanship -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wegi5MH9Bmc

[Penne Stilografiche]

Thank You for sharing this video, I did not know how much work goes into making each Montblanc pen.

[leonard6july]

Wow, very inspiring video, make me want to run to the nearest MB boutique and buy a pen.

[alfredop]

Here there are some photos from a fake Boheme:

 

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w253/gennyesposito/SNB10757_zps184999a1.jpg

 

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w253/gennyesposito/SNB10753_zps07499319.jpg

 

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w253/gennyesposito/SNB10762_zps15ae09f2.jpg

 

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w253/gennyesposito/SNB10759_zpse1640f24.jpg

 

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w253/gennyesposito/SNB10762_zps15ae09f2.jpg

 

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w253/gennyesposito/SNB10756_zps58b025dc.jpg

 

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w253/gennyesposito/SNB10754_zpsab7a25b5.jpg

 

 

Ciao

Alfredo

[tenney]

Thank you Alfredo. Would you please be able to add a few short comments about what identifies the fake in these pictures.

[alfredop]

Thank you Alfredo. Would you please be able to add a few short comments about what identifies the fake in these pictures.

 

I'm sorry, but not having an original Boheme I cannot make the comment you ask. The pen is securely a fake since it has been bought from a friend on a chinese web site which was declaring it as a replica.

 

Alfredo

[Chrissy]

First of all that particular type of Boheme, if authentic, only comes with an all white gold nib. The top of the clip is more defined, the serial number would look slightly different, the band around the barrel doesn't have Boheme impressed like that and the grip doesn't flare out like that next to the nib.

 

It also doesn't have Pix & Germany under the clip, although that's never a guarantee of an authentic pen as many fakes have Pix & Germany under the clip. However, a modern pen without it would be a fake.

 

The nib would also be retractable and it would be cartridge only fill. You would have to ask those questions though if you were considering buying one.

Edited February 17, 2013 by Chrissy

[EenyBear]

Please correct me if I am mistaken in my understanding, as follows:

As I understand it, the Boheme was available with a fixed nib option although I also understand this variant was discontinued. Until recently, this variant was listed on the Montblanc website, if I recall correctly. Although I cannot say this with any authority, one possible reason for the discontinuation is the ease with which a convincing replica/fake can be manufacured. I reported at length on the fake fixed nib Boheme I received as a gift, and provided photographs. It is extraordinarily convincing to the inexpert eye and is also a very good writer, I must admit.

We now return you to your regular programming.

[I like mango cheesecake]

yes, the Boheme did have a fixed nib option. There are also various sizes of the Boheme as well. There is a regular size and a "big" size. THe Boheme gets filled by removing the blind cap, not by removing the barrel

[Rowbo]

Try searching on t'bay for "inspired by mont blanc". You will need to tick 'include descriptions' box.

 

(if they are still there and have not been taken down yet).

[Chrissy]

Please correct me if I am mistaken in my understanding, as follows:

As I understand it, the Boheme was available with a fixed nib option although I also understand this variant was discontinued. Until recently, this variant was listed on the Montblanc website, if I recall correctly. Although I cannot say this with any authority, one possible reason for the discontinuation is the ease with which a convincing replica/fake can be manufacured. I reported at length on the fake fixed nib Boheme I received as a gift, and provided photographs. It is extraordinarily convincing to the inexpert eye and is also a very good writer, I must admit.

We now return you to your regular programming.

Yes the Boheme was also available as a fixed nib option, but not in the size of the Boheme that was discussed on this thread. The fixed nib pen was a larger version.

[Paul80]

The one I had was a good copy of the new Classique, it had a serial number that didn't raise any red flags when searched on Google and Germany on the clip ring. It had Pix under the clip, the Nib was so well etched it almost looked pressed and it was made out of a plastic or resin that glowed red under a bright light, just like the real things, the resin was also quite fragile that a chunk fell off when I dropped it, also just like the real thing. And best of all it was a silky smooth writer. and cost around £20 from a well known Chinese fake Goods supplier, pens and watches being the majority of their trade, Fake Rolex anyone.

 

Not going to post a link to their website though as that's a bit naughty in an open forum.

 

The only error was that it said Montblanc on the clear part of the converter which the real ones don't.

 

Will have to dig out some photos to add to this when I am next at home.

 

Paul

[GTOZack]

I have a question...

 

Is.a fake mb better writers than a legitimate hero pens?

[Paul80]

That a million dollar question, some are and some aren't even pens from the same supplier could be different pen to pen.

 

The one I have is miles better than the Hero pens I have but another one might be rubbish. But the same can be said for any make pen, Even Pelikan and Montblanc nib grinders have their off days.

 

Paul