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I indulged. :D

 

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This is not an easy pen to photograph! The granite stripes around the bottom of the cap are stunning in person and the engraving on the section is ridiculously detailed. I also checked out the Mozart in rose gold -- it looks much better in person than in photos. The rose gold is a very interesting look, but can't touch the silver, in my opinion.

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Wow! The white Meisterstuck is rather striking.

 

What are the inscriptions on the section?

 

How do you like the Quartz snowflake? From the photo it seems to have a luminescence.

 

Enjoy!

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Wow, now THAT is a beautiful pen! You have wonderful taste!!

The search for the perfect blue ink is a delicious and endless quest...

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Shooting white pens can be really tough, particularly a white pen that is a deep lacquer with highlights.

 

 

 

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Yes, the quartz emblem has a bit of luminescence to it -- it seems to absorb light and glow. It's a very cool, muted effect that a camera would be hard pressed to capture.

 

While it did not come with a converter, a converter will fit, I am confident. I should've bought one while at the store, but it slipped my mind. In fact, there were two demonstrator cartridges loaded into it as it was taken out of the plastic for the first time. If I had another MB converter, I'd test it out. I'll report back once I purchase one.

 

It's weightier than the traditional Chopin/Classique/145. The metal gives it a substantial feeling without being too heavy.

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Oh, please let us know if the converter works! I loved this pen and I plan to get a FP with F nib as well, but I simply hate cartridges.

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What are the inscriptions on the section?

The inscriptions are exactly as follows:

 

Mont Blanc (4810 m)

Dômes de Miage (3670 m)

Aig. de la Bérangère (3425 m)

Aiguille de Tré la Tête (3930 m)

Aig. de la Lex Blanche (3697 m)

Aiguille des Glaciers (3817 m)

Glacier de Tré la Tête

Dôme du Goûter (4304 m)

Aig. de Bionnassay (4052 m)

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Sweeeet!!

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What are the inscriptions on the section?

The inscriptions are exactly as follows:

 

Mont Blanc (4810 m)

Dômes de Miage (3670 m)

Aig. de la Bérangère (3425 m)

Aiguille de Tré la Tête (3930 m)

Aig. de la Lex Blanche (3697 m)

Aiguille des Glaciers (3817 m)

Glacier de Tré la Tête

Dôme du Goûter (4304 m)

Aig. de Bionnassay (4052 m)

Thank you, the inscriptions bring back fond memories! A pen for those who have climbed, skied, or trekked the Mont Blanc massif. :happyberet:

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This is a beautiful pen, if only It was a piston filler I would head down to MB right now! I'll wait, and perhaps sometime soon... :unsure:

Patience is a virtue when waiting for the right pen... although I do just always seem to miss them

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Wonderful pen!

 

I should have bought one a few days ago in Geneva ... back in Germany it is not available yet so I'll have to wait :(

 

Enjoy yours

 

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Congrats, meghan, on the lovely pen. That section has quite a story to tell! May you enjoy many happy writing hours!

Happiness is a real Montblanc...

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How about "Tallest mountains on each continent" as an idea for a MB special edition series?

 

Highest Mountain in the World (and Asia)

Everest, Nepal-China: 29,035 feet / 8850 meters

 

Highest Mountain in Africa

Kilimanjaro, Tanzania: 19,340 feet / 5895 meters

 

Highest Mountain in Antarctica

Vinson Massif: 16,066 feet / 4897 meters

 

Highest Mountain in Australia

Kosciusko: 7310 feet / 2228 meters

 

Highest Mountain in Europe

Elbrus, Russia (Caucasus): 18,510 feet / 5642 meters

 

Highest Mountain in Western Europe

Mont Blanc, France-Italy: 15,771 feet / 4807 meters

 

Highest Mountain in Oceania

Puncak Jaya, New Guinea: 16,535 feet / 5040 meters

 

Highest Mountain in North America

McKinley (Denali), Alaska: 20,320 feet / 6194 meters

 

Highest Mountain in the 48 Contiguous United States

Whitney, California: 14,494 feet / 4418 meters

 

Highest Mountain in South America

Aconcagua, Argentina: 22,834 feet / 6960 meters

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Congrats! Beautiful pictures.

 

I was almost tempted to pick one up myself last week (didn't to save up for the WEs I'm eyeing :))

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Michael R. Antique

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Meghan

 

Does the Tribute pen have the same dimensions as the regular 145 (Chopin)?

 

I had the impression the pen is slightly larger/wider due to the use of the laquered metal but also did not have a direct comparison to a regular 145.

 

When hearing about this pen at first I was afraid that it would be too small for me but seeing it in real life it was OK for me.

 

Cheers

 

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