My New 146 (Old Stock)

[leod]

I recently bought a new 146 (late 80's or early 90's model) and was never inked. i can see some differences below from my other newer model MB144 pen:

 

1. feed looks porous, is this an ebonite feed?

2. it is stamped 'W.-Germany' on clip

3. some inconsistency on the gold plating

 

I am still very happy with the purchase, looks like 149 is next in line

 

pictures:

[Blade Runner]

It looks like it's in great shape. Enjoy!

[fpupulin]

Congratulations for your new, beautiful pen! You will never regret owning a 146. It is a classic in pen history and a fantastic writer, and it will serve you forever. Enjoy it.

[leod]

thanks, i am still deciding which ink to fill it with.

Is this an ebonite feed? sorry, i tried to search and a lot came up but it's hard to find a pic

[APHK]

That's a wonderful NOS find you have there. Just wish that I can find one at a reasonable price.

[talkinghead]

Is this an ebonite feed? sorry, i tried to search and a lot came up but it's hard to find a pic

 

 

Yes, the later "split" ebonite feed. Used until the first plastic feeds appeared in 1990 or so...The 146 was reissued starting in about 1974, that generation of pens had the solid ebonite feeds, clear blue/gray inkview and single tone gold nibs. They transitioned then in the 80's to split ebonite feeds like yours, striped inkviews, and dual toned nibs, and I believe in that order.

 

Congrats!

 

Rick

[leod]

it does not have a striped ink window, i would assume this is an 80's model and split ebonite feed, thanks for the info.

 

i got it at $225, the price range is about the same in ebay.

[kandarp]

it does not have a striped ink window, i would assume this is an 80's model and split ebonite feed, thanks for the info.

 

i got it at $225, the price range is about the same in ebay.

 

If you don't mind me asking, where did you get this from? I would love to own a NOS 146.

[leod]

If you don't mind me asking, where did you get this from? I would love to own a NOS 146.

 

i got it at ebay, about the same price as a used newer model.

[asaha]

It's beautiful

Where did you buy it? I am quite interested :roflmho:

[georges zaslavsky]

congrats on your 146 happy writing