Two Old Montblanc 149S

[farmdogfan]

2 old MB 149s, one from the early fifties and one "modern" pen from the early sixties, also a group shot with 142, 144,146 and 149, all masterpiece versions (export).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Michael R.]

Nice!

 

Two great versions of the 149.

 

I‘m surprised to see the old style feed on the 1960s pen. Both of mine show one generation later feeds.

 

Did you note the slight differences in the „M“ imprint on the nib?

 

Are the nibs F and OB?

 

How does the nib on the 60s model feel compared to the older one? I have a 18C nib which feels very stiff but I expect the 14C to show more flex.

 

Enjoy in good health

 

Michael

[farmdogfan]

Thanks, i think the very first "modern" version had the same feed as the latest celluloid 149.

 

The nibs look very similar, except one is a F (says so on the blind cap) and the other i think is a BB (not sure though).

 

Both nibs are nice wet and springy.

 

The celluloid 149 has 2 vent holes in the cap, whereas the newer one only has one.

 

Edited March 31, 2018 by farmdogfan

[Tom Kellie]

~ farmdogfan:

 

Thank you so much for the outstanding pen images.

Your image composition and lighting is a pleasure to see.

These posts give ideas for my own photography, for which I'm grateful.

May I please ask what ink is shown in the image above?

I like it's subdued color and shading.

Tom K.

[farmdogfan]

Thanks Tom.

 

The ink is a dry writing Pelikan 4001 blue-black.

[Barry Gabay]

Beautiful photos farmdogfan! Thank you for sharing such nice images of this great model. Enjoy your weekend. Best wishes, Barry

[farmdogfan]

Thank you very much Barry.

 

Regards Per

[siamackz]

Fantastic collection and great pics, thanks for sharing!

[farmdogfan]

Thank you Siamackz.

[fountainbel]

Awesome collection of the real Montblanc 14X Masterpieces range of the fifties.

Congratulations ,and thanks for shearing !

Francis

[farmdogfan]

Thank you very much Fountainbel, i like the celluloid models much better than the "resin" versions, wonderful piston mechanisms, nice nibs, and the celluloid feels nicer to touch.

 

Regards Per.

Edited April 2, 2018 by farmdogfan

[meiers]

The ski-slope feed and the silver rings on the cap are beautiful.

[farmdogfan]

Thanks Meiers.

 

 

Regards Per.

 

[georges zaslavsky]

great pics thanks for sharing

[meiers]

My heart skips a beat every time I see a ski-slope feed.

 

Reviewing the photos and the conversation on this thread made my day.

Edited April 1, 2019 by meiers

[Erik Dalton]

What a great collection. I’ve known of silver cap rings on older 149’s, but this is the first i’ve seen one. The photos are great. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[farmdogfan]

Thank you Old salt.

[zaddick]

How did I miss this treat the first time around? Lovely photos. Thanks for sharing.

[farmdogfan]

Thanks zaddick.