Special Edition V. Limited Edition

[drjasperjr]

I have learned a lot from reading different reviews, I have a ball point mont blanc, but I notice that most of the popular pens are fountain pens. Are they more coveted? Are special editions coveted or are limited editions the only type that are popular?

[pen jubky]

All are popular and coveted; but it all boils down to personal preferance and taste. In general FP have a higher re-/ sale value than RB; BP MP and FL. They carry solid gold nibs and have intricate inner parts. LE's are in general more coveted than SE due to the limited numbers they are produced in. The lower the quantity, the rarer the pen and therefore more collectable and desirable it is. Special aditions are produced in vast quantities over a limited period of time to commemorate and celebrate a certain event.

Edited May 12, 2011 by pen jubky

[LateAwakening]

Hi drjasperjr,

 

Although I'm pretty new to the matter myself, my perception from avidly reading this forum is that many people here cherish the foutain pen for the greater degree of character that it lends to your handwriting - just think of the influence of different inks or different nib sizes. Also, ballpoint pens, although undoubtedly practical, don't transport as much emotion and cult like filling a piston or lever fountain pen from a glas of ink... this age-old ceremony does make writing with fountain pens slightly more time-consuming and therefore something special for those, for whom writing is important (and not just a necessity).

 

As to special or limited editions, I believe this is difficult to say, as it is a question of liking and personal preference. Special and limited editions tend to be at bit more "extravagant" (or rather oppulent) in their design opposed to classics, such as the iconic 146 or 149 from Montblanc (which makes the latter no less beautiful in their own). All write beautifully and maintain their value pretty well and much a like, but if an investment is part of what you're looking for - next to a writing instrument - then you would probably need to go for a limited edition. Especially the ones in small editions like MB Patron of Art 888 or selected writers' editions like the Hemingway have increased in value, no matter if they have been used or not.

 

Cheers,

André

[kaisede]

Yes and no.

 

Some LE such as WE or POA are very nice therefore more covered. However, I think most of us still own and love the classic resin 149 and 146. These have been reviewed more than any other MB pens.

[BrandonA]

I think the reason FP are most coveted here is because this is the fountain pen network. Every fountain pen is different which is why people like to buy them. I know I only bought the BP, MP and RB/FL to compliment my FPs, knowing that it is hard to bring yourself to write with a bog standard pencil when you use such a lovely FP.

 

I don't care able to the resale value of my pens. If they hold there value or only lose a little then I'm happy. I but LE because each is unique and you know that the chances of meeting someone who is using the same pen as you are very slim.

[BrandonA]

Went in my local MB boutique today and picked up this years "Montblanc Collectables / Limited Edition Collector's Guide" book (lists all the LE pens which are shown on the website). Why is this relevant? Because it has the following quote on the opening page:

 

"Exceptional things are limited. Without limits, life would have no inspiration"

[mongrelnomad]

"Exceptional things are limited. Without limits, life would have no inspiration"

 

I think I just threw up a bit in my mouth.

 

You see, that's why I use their pens and don't read their schtick.