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Just got a 1997 set with the 144 and the ballpoint. According to the pictures it will need some polishing, but I hope it works fine, at least. I'm expecting it to be delivered until friday.

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Today a fellow peer brought these two babies to the office. Bought them both. The 149 is from early 80s. both in M nibs.

What a beauty!! :)

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Just got a 1997 set with the 144 and the ballpoint. According to the pictures it will need some polishing, but I hope it works fine, at least. I'm expecting it to be delivered until friday.

 

Nice pens. What nib did you get?

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Nice pens. What nib did you get?

 

To be honest I don't know, because the seller didn't know! He said that he bought this set for himself, in 1997 in Zurich, and have used just a few times. So I'm hopping it's an M, because it would be the most probable choice of a casual costumer, I guess the other sizes are more to the enthusiasts.

 

But whatever the nib is I'm happy and it will be a nice item in my small collection. :)

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To be honest I don't know, because the seller didn't know! He said that he bought this set for himself, in 1997 in Zurich, and have used just a few times. So I'm hopping it's an M, because it would be the most probable choice of a casual costumer, I guess the other sizes are more to the enthusiasts.

 

But whatever the nib is I'm happy and it will be a nice item in my small collection. :)

An M would be great, but if you are lucky you will get a B or BB.

 

Wonderful smooth nibs, slightly stubbish and a joy to write with.

 

Dont forget to post pics :)

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So... the most recent MB purchase... I could not resist to buy another 149 90th Anniv. and florentine mocha case shortly before Christmas. I decided for EF nib now. No mistake in the choice, the nib is a true EF width and butter smooth. It semms that the nibs of 90th Anniv. series are of great quality.

Sorry, no pics today but some will be available soon.

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My Meisterstuck LeGrand F nib in 90th Anniversary edition is my most recent purchase.

I bought it in 2015, just a few days ago.

-William S. Park

“My two fingers on a typewriter have never connected with my brain. My hand on a pen does. A fountain pen, of course. Ball-point pens are only good for filling out forms on a plane.” - Graham Greene

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Picked up my first 149 when I stopped in a boutique in Jakarta. I usually use a Pilot VP, and with my new job, anticipated I will be signing a lot more documents. Played with the tester pens for around 30mins and decided on an OB nib.

 

Boutique gave me an older and more fancy box with the 149, taking a bit of time to get used to writing with the OB but the ink is flowing much smoother now.

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An M would be great, but if you are lucky you will get a B or BB.

 

Wonderful smooth nibs, slightly stubbish and a joy to write with.

 

Dont forget to post pics :)

I received the pen yesterday.

 

A real beauty, but need some polishing and a lot of cleaning. I guess the former owner wasn't fond of maintenance (and cleaning)...

 

After the first cleaning the pen is working, the ink flows well, but the nib is a litle scratchy. I'm a begginer, so I don't know how to fix this... :(

 

BTW, I'm not sure about the nib size, maybe M, maybe F. Is there a way to find out?

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I received the pen yesterday.

 

A real beauty, but need some polishing and a lot of cleaning. I guess the former owner wasn't fond of maintenance (and cleaning)...

 

After the first cleaning the pen is working, the ink flows well, but the nib is a litle scratchy. I'm a begginer, so I don't know how to fix this... :(

 

BTW, I'm not sure about the nib size, maybe M, maybe F. Is there a way to find out?

New MBs come with a sticker on the barrel and a notation on the outer box. Unfortunately if you dont have either of these then its a bit of a guessing game. I would say it is probably a fine but I could be wrong...

 

Worth doing a search on the forum about your scratchy nib. Many possible causes and fixes. I am no expert in this (or indeed any!) pen field.

 

I have a 144 that looks like yours "unmaintained". I love it and its in regular rotation :)

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Hemingway F Nib MINT condition from Max (hence the little Astoria Propaganda as those pens are amazing to write with true art!)

 

http://i.imgur.com/5cQ8pCz.jpg

 

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PoA: Copernicus; JP Morgan  WE: Hemingway; Proust; Dickens; Mann; Twain; Swift  149's: 1986 2 tone; 75th 1924 LE; 90th Anniversary; Platinum; Kingsman Edition; Calligraphy 

146 Solitaire: Hematite; Gold & Black; Silver Fibre Guilloche.

Misc: 234 1/2L; Boheme Medium size non-retractable BB nib; Starwalker FP & RB; Montblanc Newson (Matt)

 

Want to Buy MB 129, 139 , 138 136  & 149 Silver Rings or Special Nibs

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Very nice! And you got the new collector's case as well?

 

Don't you just love the slightly matte finish of the Hemigway's resin and metal parts?

 

Cheers

 

Michael

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Very nice! And you got the new collector's case as well?

 

Don't you just love the slightly matte finish of the Hemigway's resin and metal parts?

 

Cheers

 

Michael

 

i did get the Box also :D

 

i have been staring at the Hemi all afternoon. i love the fact that is a matt brown type colour rather than the normal deep shine of the black resin.

 

the problem is that now i want a 139 :gaah:

PoA: Copernicus; JP Morgan  WE: Hemingway; Proust; Dickens; Mann; Twain; Swift  149's: 1986 2 tone; 75th 1924 LE; 90th Anniversary; Platinum; Kingsman Edition; Calligraphy 

146 Solitaire: Hematite; Gold & Black; Silver Fibre Guilloche.

Misc: 234 1/2L; Boheme Medium size non-retractable BB nib; Starwalker FP & RB; Montblanc Newson (Matt)

 

Want to Buy MB 129, 139 , 138 136  & 149 Silver Rings or Special Nibs

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I can totally relate :-)

 

The first time I've seen the Hemigway in San Marino around Easter time of 1995 I thought it actually was a vintage pen; in October1995 I was lucky to get a left over one for slightly less than the original retail price.

 

I'm sure you will like yours a lot.

 

Cheers

 

Michael

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Hemingway F Nib MINT condition from Max (hence the little Astoria Propaganda as those pens are amazing to write with true art!)

 

http://i.imgur.com/5cQ8pCz.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/BJ3stLs.jpg

 

http://i.imgur.com/hR6WmN0.jpg

Lovely pen. The Hemi is a real classic in my eyes.

 

Box looks good too. Did you get that from Max also?

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Lovely pen. The Hemi is a real classic in my eyes.

 

Box looks good too. Did you get that from Max also?

 

My Tester Box was from Max. this new box is from fleabay :blush:

PoA: Copernicus; JP Morgan  WE: Hemingway; Proust; Dickens; Mann; Twain; Swift  149's: 1986 2 tone; 75th 1924 LE; 90th Anniversary; Platinum; Kingsman Edition; Calligraphy 

146 Solitaire: Hematite; Gold & Black; Silver Fibre Guilloche.

Misc: 234 1/2L; Boheme Medium size non-retractable BB nib; Starwalker FP & RB; Montblanc Newson (Matt)

 

Want to Buy MB 129, 139 , 138 136  & 149 Silver Rings or Special Nibs

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Picked up the JFK Special Edition today at the Atlanta Boutique

Lamb South

 

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