Montblanc Meisterstück 146 - Nib Size?

[haibinyin2000]

I have just received my Montblanc Meisterstück 146 with a monotone nib (1980's?). The seller claims that it is a OB nib, however, I do not seem to see any difference between it and my 149 B nib. Can you guys give me your thoughts?

 

I'm wondering if the box is original:

 

 

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2861/9325437137_8966a81442_z.jpg

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7312/9325436501_ee03803129_z.jpg

 

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5449/9325436389_557cc0ba8e_z.jpg

 

 

Comparison between 145, 146 and 149:

 

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3771/9328233374_03c7aa3d94_z.jpg

 

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3833/9325439691_d53e2a165d_z.jpg

Writing sample:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7303/9325437019_528f64811b_z.jpg

 

Nib:

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3826/9325436937_c13c080744_z.jpg

EDITED: pictures corrected.

EDITED: more photos if you scroll down.

Edited July 20, 2013 by haibinyin2000

[athar201]

Check photos pleaee

[haibinyin2000]

Check photos pleaee

 

Photos fixed.

[talkinghead]

I downloaded your nib picture and cropped and zoomed, (not great quality and pixelated) but.....appears to be an Oblique to my eyes..

 

Rick

[Fabienne]

I think the Rickster is right. I have one and yours looks to be the same size, shape, and angle

[haibinyin2000]

I've just taken some closer shots of the 146 and 149 nibs. Sorry about the iPad quality pictures...

 

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5473/9329857826_1aa8d50b32_b.jpg

 

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5517/9329859156_2aee1bde98_b.jpg

 

Now a comparative writing sample:

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7299/9329861466_d02023aa0f_b.jpg

 

After writing with both pens for a few hours, I do realize some slight differences. There is subtle line variation with the 146 OB nib and none with the 149 B. Anyways, I paid $270 for the 146, and am quite pleased with it. I'm falling in love with the OB nib... this will only push me to purchase more OB nib pens in the future (Maybe the Balzac?)

 

Thank you everyone!

[orfew]

Congrats. I have an 80s 146 and it is a fantastic writer. May you enjoy it for years to come.

[Ghost Plane]

Welcome to the Oblique side of the Farce. Now you know what the fuss is about for those of us who love obliques.

[simon73]

Hi - that box looks appropriate. My 1985 149 came in one just like that.

 

Love your photos!

 

Cheers

Simon

[Montblanc owner and lover]

Very nice. We can already see the effects of the oblique nib in your writing,on the first "m" of your last picture

[I like mango cheesecake]

yup that deffo an OB nib. I have the exact same nib on my 146.

[georges zaslavsky]

I have an oblique 146 from the mid 70's and it is indeed a fantastic writer