What's Your Most Recent Mb Purchase?

[pmhudepo]

Another convert to the broad side

 

You may be right. I even use it, or try to use it, for notetaking. At first I thought my handwriting was too scribbly for this nib. The 146 might have been used just for rare, big, fancy stuff and be more of a collector's item. But it seems my handwriting varies a bit with the pen I use. Sharp, F-sized nibs like my Sailor 1911 Large H-F, seem to encourage tiny lettering, a bit scratchy. Very useful for writing comments on printed documents. Larger, broader nibs (Sailor 1911 Naginata-M, MB 146 OBB) promote a wider, more generous movement while writing. It's actually nice to have a bit of variation in pens!

[s5blitzer]

AWESOME pics!!! I have fallen and I can't get up.

[BrandonA]

I haven't added anything MB since 8 months or more but I am on the look out for a sixth 60's-70's 149 with a 18ct french market nib

 

Five months for me. Currently being very good and holding back. Maybe over the summer I will get something.

 

Some lovely photos from others though of recent purchases

[Makar]

A Florence etui

 

 

 

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5295/5392372615_be15b6e19e.jpg

 

 

Stephen

 

Congrats Stephen - these Florence pouches are becoming very difficult to find, and they are the perfect way to carry a pen in your trouser pocket.

 

Use a dollop of leather conditioner on the pouch - rub it in, let it dry, and then buff. That will help restore the natural oils and prevent cracking. It will also buff up a low shine.

 

Vert nice.

 

 

Thanks Yachtsilverswan! It is lovely and TBH the fact that it is a 90's used item works nicely with a couple of 90's MB's. That said I just had to plump for an NOS croco too...

 

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5291/5415456656_fba516f0e1.jpg

 

 

thanks

Stephen

[arangoman]

Arrived today to quench my Legrand thirst, a nice 1628, or 162SP, depending on the dates.

 

Just needs a bit of polish with a silver cloth, and is good for service.

 

 

 

Very handsome pen, Francois and nice pic too....enjoy!

 

 

i'm sooo ilove with this pen.... i just bought it ... and i just can't stop looking at it XD

 

 

Congratz to you, arangoman, looks great and nice pic, but what pen is it?

 

It's a Meisterstück classique diamond

[elderberry]

My last MB purchase was a Writer's Edition "F. Scott Fitzgerald" for half the price. Could hardly believe my luck since I had been drooling over it for a while and they've become pretty rare around here. I usually don't like bicolor nibs but this one is just awesome.

 

http://www.penslimited.com/images/fitzgerald_end.jpg

 

I've had the medium nib it came with swap with a OB and got it back from Montblanc last week. Inked it with Caran d'Ache Saffron. Writes like a dream and works nicely with the strong shading of the ink color.

[kaisede]

My last MB purchase was a Writer's Edition "F. Scott Fitzgerald" for half the price. Could hardly believe my luck since I had been drooling over it for a while and they've become pretty rare around here. I usually don't like bicolor nibs but this one is just awesome.

 

http://www.penslimited.com/images/fitzgerald_end.jpg

 

I've had the medium nib it came with swap with a OB and got it back from Montblanc last week. Inked it with Caran d'Ache Saffron. Writes like a dream and works nicely with the strong shading of the ink color.

 

 

Really NICE FIND.

[Blade Runner]

My last MB purchase was a Writer's Edition "F. Scott Fitzgerald" for half the price. Could hardly believe my luck since I had been drooling over it for a while and they've become pretty rare around here. I usually don't like bicolor nibs but this one is just awesome.

 

http://www.penslimited.com/images/fitzgerald_end.jpg

 

I've had the medium nib it came with swap with a OB and got it back from Montblanc last week. Inked it with Caran d'Ache Saffron. Writes like a dream and works nicely with the strong shading of the ink color.

 

 

Really NICE FIND.

I love this pen too. Congrats!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/jelb/IMG_5367.jpg

146 Platinum trim and Fitz with sterling silver trim

[sunnerd]

A 70s #34 with fine nib.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4120/5437574848_d877957bea_z.jpg

[Sidestreaker]

My last MB purchase was a Writer's Edition "F. Scott Fitzgerald" for half the price. Could hardly believe my luck since I had been drooling over it for a while and they've become pretty rare around here. I usually don't like bicolor nibs but this one is just awesome.http://www.penslimited.com/images/fitzgerald_end.jpgI've had the medium nib it came with swap with a OB and got it back from Montblanc last week. Inked it with Caran d'Ache Saffron. Writes like a dream and works nicely with the strong shading of the ink color.

 

Amy chance for a review? That's a really nice find!

[elderberry]

Thanks! I'll try to get some pictures done to make a review later on.

[chakrawal]

Waiting for 146 sterling Solitaire, pinstripe, M nib from Ebay.

[Gdowne]

MB 234 1/2 with 14kt M, full flex nib. Should be arriving from Germany tomorrow. Well, at least I hope so.

 

 

 

 

[Thornton]

Montblanc 149 with a fine nib. I am completely in love with it.

[BrandonA]

At the weekend I bought a Marcel Proust. It has turned up this morning. I knew it was "used", it has come inked some I am currently using it at work today. This evening I will give it a good flushing but I am very impressed.

 

I can see this pen becoming one of my favourites. No negatives about the pen. I love the nib, the balance, the way the cap screws onto the end of the pen when you post it. I really like the hexagonal barrel as it will prevent (or at least reduce the risk) the pen from rolling off the desk.

 

I will try and take some photos at the weekend.

[Blade Runner]

Nice addition Brandon! Looking forward to an update with photos.

[lsmith42]

Waiting for 146 sterling Solitaire, pinstripe, M nib from Ebay.

Found one as well with a beautiful B nib at the LA show... right place, right time sort of thing... matches my 144 sterling Solitaire as well!

 

(plus, the pen's a registered Republican, so there's that...)

[Pensively]

Just took delivery of this lovely 149 Diplomat. So much presence and I can't wait to ink it with some Toffee Brown....hope you like it

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Francois_uk]

The latest MB addition is a late 80's Florence burgundy one pen case. It actually looks darker in real life than on the picture.

 

[karmakoda]

MB 234 1/2 with 14kt M, full flex nib. Should be arriving from Germany tomorrow. Well, at least I hope so.

 

 

 

 

The best looking 234 1/2 I have seen. Congratulations!

My 234 and a half is very nice, but yours appears to be mint. Any photos of the nib??