Most precious writing instrument in the world

[Glenn-SC]

Ugly!

 

on second thought Useless Too

[Sirona]

I'll pass on the Mont Blanc but I loved everyone's responses. They're priceless!

[Blade Runner]

Beautiful pen. If a 149 was made in a similar pattern with more affordable materials such as sterling silver and malachite, and a mother of pearl star, I'd be very interested.

[sumgaikid]

Guys and gals,I have one just like it and it writes smoothly. Mine comes

in cubic zirconia............it also says Faberge' on it.

 

But wait,there's more.........

 

 

John

Edited November 21, 2009 by sumgaikid

[encre]

I think it needs more gemstones. Feels sort of matte.

[GouletPens]

Hmm..I'd get it if it took cartridges. When I'm sailing to my island on my yacht I don't want to fuss with bottles...

[buffalowings]

or a pickle with some style!

[Mille]

or a pickle with some style!

 

True. Or, of course, to be true, a pen without style.

[FearNot]

Where do you keep something like that? Somehow, "at work" or, "in the coffee mug with the rest of my pens" just doesn't seem safe. Hmmmm. Does the price include a security detail for the life of the pen?

[Silvermink]

Google? They're amateurs. You really want to read the Babelfish version. Trust me.

 

More than you ever wanted to know about the knob of Montblanc.

[islandlife]

One persons bling is another persons blat.

[yachtsilverswan]

I like the pen, though I'm not part of the demographic to which these atelier pieces are marketed.

 

The emeralds look bright and clear - and a bright clear emerald is often priced higher per carat than a similar quality diamond. Most emeralds are muddy. The channel pave setting requires precision, skill and experience.

 

I suppose I'm a bit disappointed in the thinly disguised class envy and resentment displayed in many of the posts. People who use fountain pens, rather than 50 cent Bic sticks really have limited credibility in badmouthing elitist conspicuous consumption.

 

Even if an object is well outside my price point, I can still appreciate the quality and effort that was invested in creating it.

 

Art pieces like this support the craftsmen and artisans that produce the pen, and their sale encourages the parent companies like Montblanc to invest even more in artists and artisans and in the pieces they produce. Surely most of us would agree that supporting the work of talented artists makes the world a richer and more interesting place. Montblanc has a thriving private atelier business where wealthy clients design one off creations and the artisans bring the design to fruition. Spec pieces like this pen serve as showcases to suggest the capabilities of the studio, and the showpiece attracts other clients to commission other designs.

 

Pieces like this often tour the MB Boutiques to promote the MB Atelier design shop, and then are sold to wealthy collectors. But sometimes they go to wealthy women who enjoy the opportunity to wear functional jewelry - they use the pen. These women might wear a suite of jewels in matching stones to an event - earrings, necklace, ring, watch, (and pen) - all in matching diamonds and emeralds. And anyone in the target demographic for a pen like this could purchase the pen without making any compromises in other areas of their lifestyle. They would still use their jet just as often, they would still buy the Bentley or the Feadship. And they would still contribute the same funds to the charities they support.

 

I like the pen.

 

I hope it goes to someone who will use the pen on occasion. I'd enjoy seeing the pen pulled from a star's purse on the red carpet at the Academy Awards.

[encre]

I think you misunderstood my sarcasm and some of the other fpner's ironic remarks.

 

Its not that we are against the idea of such a prestigious writing instrument- its just that we cant and will not be able to afford said writing instrument and as such we make witty remarks instead of approaching the subject with true seriousness.

 

When we look at a pen of such prestige "how does it write" doesn't come to mind.

 

I like the pen, though I'm not part of the demographic to which these atelier pieces are marketed.

 

The emeralds look bright and clear - and a bright clear emerald is often priced higher per carat than a similar quality diamond. Most emeralds are muddy. The channel pave setting requires precision, skill and experience.

 

I suppose I'm a bit disappointed in the thinly disguised class envy and resentment displayed in many of the posts. People who use fountain pens, rather than 50 cent Bic sticks really have limited credibility in badmouthing elitist conspicuous consumption.

 

Even if an object is well outside my price point, I can still appreciate the quality and effort that was invested in creating it.

 

Art pieces like this support the craftsmen and artisans that produce the pen, and their sale encourages the parent companies like Montblanc to invest even more in artists and artisans and in the pieces they produce. Surely most of us would agree that supporting the work of talented artists makes the world a richer and more interesting place. Montblanc has a thriving private atelier business where wealthy clients design one off creations and the artisans bring the design to fruition. Spec pieces like this pen serve as showcases to suggest the capabilities of the studio, and the showpiece attracts other clients to commission other designs.

 

Pieces like this often tour the MB Boutiques to promote the MB Atelier design shop, and then are sold to wealthy collectors. But sometimes they go to wealthy women who enjoy the opportunity to wear functional jewelry - they use the pen. These women might wear a suite of jewels in matching stones to an event - earrings, necklace, ring, watch, (and pen) - all in matching diamonds and emeralds. And anyone in the target demographic for a pen like this could purchase the pen without making any compromises in other areas of their lifestyle. They would still use their jet just as often, they would still buy the Bentley or the Feadship. And they would still contribute the same funds to the charities they support.

 

I like the pen.

 

I hope it goes to someone who will use the pen on occasion. I'd enjoy seeing the pen pulled from a star's purse on the red carpet at the Academy Awards.

[Glenn-SC]

I suppose I'm a bit disappointed in the thinly disguised class envy and resentment displayed in many of the posts. People who use fountain pens, rather than 50 cent Bic sticks really have limited credibility in badmouthing elitist conspicuous consumption.

I have tried MB pens and they are junk writers.

Gold plating or diamond encrusted junk is still junk.

There is no "class envy" in my statements.

[encre]

Should I call witness protection on your behalf?

 

I suppose I'm a bit disappointed in the thinly disguised class envy and resentment displayed in many of the posts. People who use fountain pens, rather than 50 cent Bic sticks really have limited credibility in badmouthing elitist conspicuous consumption.

I have tried MB pens and they are junk writers.

Gold plating or diamond encrusted junk is still junk.

There is no "class envy" in my statements.

[Blade Runner]

I suppose I'm a bit disappointed in the thinly disguised class envy and resentment displayed in many of the posts. People who use fountain pens, rather than 50 cent Bic sticks really have limited credibility in badmouthing elitist conspicuous consumption.

I have tried MB pens and they are junk writers.

Gold plating or diamond encrusted junk is still junk.

There is no "class envy" in my statements.

But there's obviously a great deal of resentment when one makes categorical statements like that, refusing to accept the possibility that Montblancs can write beautifully. There are many MB enthusiasts who enjoy all manner of fountain pens, including non-MB pens, and who understand as well as yourself, the feeling of a beautiful writing pen. Like you, I enjoy Parker 51s, and have tried many poor writing 51s as well as many nice writing ones. If I encounter a poor writing 51 I certainly don't think it's accurate to conclude that all Parker pens are junk writers.

Edited November 22, 2009 by jeen

[Mille]

I think you misunderstood my sarcasm and some of the other fpner's ironic remarks.

 

Its not that we are against the idea of such a prestigious writing instrument- its just that we cant and will not be able to afford said writing instrument and as such we make witty remarks instead of approaching the subject with true seriousness.

 

When we look at a pen of such prestige "how does it write" doesn't come to mind.

 

Ah! There is came at last! I have waited for it. The envy comment. That all I write about the pen is just a way to express my envy of not being able to afford it, and that I simply adore the beauty and craftmanship, including this comment of course.

 

I would love to be able to write that I do can afford the pen, and therefore the envy comment would not apply to me. But no, although I wish I had, I do not have that kind of money. So unfortunately it is not possible for me to disprove an envy comment.

 

However, is it not just possible to dislike something without being able to to afford it? There are artists, and with that I mean real artists, goldsmiths, silversmiths, carpenters, etc, who create real pieces of art. In pens we have Henry Simpole, and although I do not like the idea of a pen as a piece of art as such, I do respect his work. I do not respect the creators of this pen, simply because i is tacky, looks silly, and is simply ugly.

[HDoug]

People who use fountain pens, rather than 50 cent Bic sticks really have limited credibility in badmouthing elitist conspicuous consumption.

 

OUCH!

 

Doug

[tfwall]

Pretty! Though I'd want a bespoke MB made to my specifications if I was going to spend that sort of money on a pen.

[tfwall]

I like the pen, though I'm not part of the demographic to which these atelier pieces are marketed.

 

The emeralds look bright and clear - and a bright clear emerald is often priced higher per carat than a similar quality diamond. Most emeralds are muddy. The channel pave setting requires precision, skill and experience.

 

I suppose I'm a bit disappointed in the thinly disguised class envy and resentment displayed in many of the posts. People who use fountain pens, rather than 50 cent Bic sticks really have limited credibility in badmouthing elitist conspicuous consumption.

 

Even if an object is well outside my price point, I can still appreciate the quality and effort that was invested in creating it.

 

Art pieces like this support the craftsmen and artisans that produce the pen, and their sale encourages the parent companies like Montblanc to invest even more in artists and artisans and in the pieces they produce. Surely most of us would agree that supporting the work of talented artists makes the world a richer and more interesting place. Montblanc has a thriving private atelier business where wealthy clients design one off creations and the artisans bring the design to fruition. Spec pieces like this pen serve as showcases to suggest the capabilities of the studio, and the showpiece attracts other clients to commission other designs.

 

Pieces like this often tour the MB Boutiques to promote the MB Atelier design shop, and then are sold to wealthy collectors. But sometimes they go to wealthy women who enjoy the opportunity to wear functional jewelry - they use the pen. These women might wear a suite of jewels in matching stones to an event - earrings, necklace, ring, watch, (and pen) - all in matching diamonds and emeralds. And anyone in the target demographic for a pen like this could purchase the pen without making any compromises in other areas of their lifestyle. They would still use their jet just as often, they would still buy the Bentley or the Feadship. And they would still contribute the same funds to the charities they support.

 

I like the pen.

 

I hope it goes to someone who will use the pen on occasion. I'd enjoy seeing the pen pulled from a star's purse on the red carpet at the Academy Awards.

 

Concur on all points.