What's Your Montblanc Pen Collection ?

[pavoni]

Pavoni,

 

From your previous posts it was obvious you had an extensive collection. Didn't expect this though.

 

I particularly like the final photo, it's a prospective you don't see often.

 

Out of curiosity, what sort of pen chest or folio do you store them in?

 

Thanks Brandon, I really appreciate your comments, particularly given your fabulous collection. Actually, I haven't listed all of my MBs :embarrassed_smile: I have a few duplicates etc. As you can probably appreciate, most of my pens are rather delicate (given their age) so, a well constructed and vintage friendly pen chest is vital. I use the excellent Geoff at Pencase (he lives up the road from me). In fact, his avatar is the pen case he kindly made for me. Whilst it is designed to hold 50 pens (5 drawers of 10) I have crammed over 70 pens into it. I am just about to order another. As you might have detected from my previous posts, I am a bit OCD with my pens, though it serves to keep them in good condition.

 

Pavoni.

 

Pavoni, what a great collection!!

 

Haha, I think we all go through the "outgrowing of pen chests"! After outgrowing 3, I finally had one built that would hold 900 pens and had two drawers that were taller for ink! Haven't quite outgrown this one yet!

 

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj281/ducati748rs/Pens/ubhyuhb_zpsd5700a2d.jpg

 

Thanks Mason. However, after reading your reply, I'm afraid there are two problems:

 

1. A pen chest for 900.......? which I understand you.. "haven't quite outgrown yet"? Seriously Mason, you really should see someone, and quickly

 

2. You've been around long enough to know that you can't come into the MB Forum and simply slip any old photo in a thread and expect to get away without explaining the important detail. Please explain THAT areoplane. Is it what I think it is?

 

Pavoni.

[pavoni]

Thanks tenney and Inked. In terms of how long it took to collect those particular pens, I suppose it must be just short of two years, focused and determined buying.

 

Pavoni.

[peterpen53]

Thank you for taking the time to look and comment sarahfar. Now that this particular collection is complete, I introduce one into my weekly rotation with the objective of experiencing each and every one of them. No point in having them unless I use them

 

Pavoni.

 

Hear, hear!!

 

... I use the excellent Geoff at Pencase (he lives up the road from me). ...

 

So he does not need to PACKAGE it like he did for me!

 

 

Well, you know how I think about your collection, pavoni, there is no need repeating that.

But it must have taken you quite some time to arrange them like this for the photos. What did you use to support them?

 

 

Cheers,

Peter

[pavoni]

Thank you Peter.

 

On Geoff's famous packaging, whilst I guess I could pick my case up from him, Geoff kindly posted mine to my workplace. As everyone knows, Geoff ensures his quality pen cases arrive in the same condition they leave his place. You do however need a degree in engineering to unwrap it though :roflmho:

 

On composing my picture, whilst I HATE the thought of my pens bumping into each other (MB pen cases!), I simply used the weight of each pen against the other to keep them clip up, whilst supporting each 'end of line pen' with a little pen stand. What with trying to dust them and keep them straight, the whole thing took just over 20 minutes to compose! Apart from my 2-year old daughter coming into the room wanting to play, the worst point was realising I had left one out. Actually, I left 3 out :bonk:

 

Pavoni.

[CS388]

I guess one of the advantages of having a small collection is that I don't need a pen chest.

I can keep the whole collection in my pocket. (142, 144, 146, 149)

 

Pavoni, hats off to you. That is an outstanding collection.

Lovely photographs and composition, too. The perspective shot is wonderful.

Great stuff.

Thanks.

[chris burton]

Here are the only two that I currently have, although I have had a number of different ones over the years. I sold a lot of pens when my wife and I bought our first house, but I kept the pneumatic filler as I figured that one would be tough to replace.

The sterling silver/bhr corn cob holders were my own creation, using a couple of cap tops. The 146 is also one that I did.

 

 

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

 

[mase001]

Pavoni,

 

From your previous posts it was obvious you had an extensive collection. Didn't expect this though.

 

I particularly like the final photo, it's a prospective you don't see often.

 

Out of curiosity, what sort of pen chest or folio do you store them in?

 

Thanks Brandon, I really appreciate your comments, particularly given your fabulous collection. Actually, I haven't listed all of my MBs :embarrassed_smile: I have a few duplicates etc. As you can probably appreciate, most of my pens are rather delicate (given their age) so, a well constructed and vintage friendly pen chest is vital. I use the excellent Geoff at Pencase (he lives up the road from me). In fact, his avatar is the pen case he kindly made for me. Whilst it is designed to hold 50 pens (5 drawers of 10) I have crammed over 70 pens into it. I am just about to order another. As you might have detected from my previous posts, I am a bit OCD with my pens, though it serves to keep them in good condition.

 

Pavoni.

 

Pavoni, what a great collection!!

 

Haha, I think we all go through the "outgrowing of pen chests"! After outgrowing 3, I finally had one built that would hold 900 pens and had two drawers that were taller for ink! Haven't quite outgrown this one yet!

 

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj281/ducati748rs/Pens/ubhyuhb_zpsd5700a2d.jpg

 

Thanks Mason. However, after reading your reply, I'm afraid there are two problems:

 

1. A pen chest for 900.......? which I understand you.. "haven't quite outgrown yet"? Seriously Mason, you really should see someone, and quickly

 

2. You've been around long enough to know that you can't come into the MB Forum and simply slip any old photo in a thread and expect to get away without explaining the important detail. Please explain THAT areoplane. Is it what I think it is?

 

Pavoni.

 

I put a better picture into the Rare Pens thread!

[Lanep]

Wow! All of these are amazing! What's the price of an average Montblanc? I can't find it in my city.

[karmakoda]

Thought you might appreciate a few MB pens :embarrassed_smile:

 

Pavoni.

Wonderful collection, Pavoni, I love this photo, which I hope you don't mind, I saved in my Montblanc folder. Always enjoy seeing your Museum quality, vintage pens with the varied coloring of the ebonite. Superb!

Cheers,

Greg

[karmakoda]

Wow! All of these are amazing! What's the price of an average Montblanc? I can't find it in my city.

Welcome to the FPN.

My least expensive MB was $42.00 USD, from eBay, for a vintage Montblanc and a number of others have been in the $80 - $120 range, for pens made in the '70s, such as a #32 or 34. A used Montblanc 146 may cost anywhere from $200 to $600 depending on condition, age and nib.

Before purchasing, learn a little about the various models and their value. eBay is helpful as is Fountainpen.de and Penboard.de, links below. Use the search windows at Penboard or index at left.

And the Montblanc Forum where you can ask for advice. Look at the pinned topics located at the top of the Forum Index.

Good Luck.

 

http://www.fountainpen.de/

http://penboard.de/shop/home

[pavoni]

Thank you both CS and Greg for taking the time and for your ever supportive comments.

 

Pavoni.

[karmakoda]

Please explain THAT areoplane. Is it what I think it is?

Pavoni.

Really fine cabinet, Mason.

Is that a replica of one of the biplanes used by Grete Gross in 1919 to promote the Montblanc name? (changed from Simplo around that time) She is also responsible for the Snowcap logo, a very important figure in Montblanc history. You must have made that plane?

Are all of those watches Montblanc? And what about the giant nib?

Sorry, too many questions? I won't ask about the Montblanc box..is it tin? OOps. :embarrassed_smile:

Cheers

Greg, aka snoopy

[pavoni]

Welcome Lanep. I am not sure where exactly you are located but take karmakoda's sensible advice; read a little before splashing out with your hard-earned cash on MBs.

 

If you first look to determine what you believe you are instinctively attracted to (size, shape, style, nib size) then take time to learn about those particular models, there is every chance you will find what you want out there.

 

In terms of sources, much will depend on your particular means and will. For me personally, I shop at penboard.de first and foremost, then e-bay, followed by here on the FPN. I can only go on my own experience, which has been honed by a degree of success and failure. Anything outside of those three sources is usually asking for a considerable increase in risk to your hard-earned cash and pride.

 

The FPN is probably the biggest collection of MB experts in the World and a fantastic place for asking evem the most naive of questions without getting stung. We are all learning and here to help.

 

Montblanc is a fabulous brand with a tremendous history. However, its range is huge. If you can take your time, not be afraid to ask questions, and take a chance, you are surely to be rewarded.

 

Good luck.

 

Pavoni.

[Tdot]

I won't ask about the Montblanc box..is it tin? OOps. :embarrassed_smile:

 

I don't believe they can be really rare, but aside from the one I have downstairs, that's the first time I've seen the MB box on top of Mason's chest. It is a tin type, mine included a large Bordeaux BP (still in the box with some note cards or something). It is cool but I don't remember why I bought it.

 

Someday I'll take a headcount of my MB accumulation and get pictures (and sell them!). Off hand I know I have several BP and RB, a few 146 a couple 149, 222, bordeaux Generation with OM nib, few slimline, blue marble Noblesse with gold cap, full vermeil MP, Oscar Wilde, Agatha Christie set(x2), Voltaire set(x2), and...?

 

I do have a Voltaire pic.

 

http://episodefive.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/mbvoltaire.jpg?w=590&h=442

[mase001]

Please explain THAT areoplane. Is it what I think it is? Pavoni.

Really fine cabinet, Mason. Is that a replica of one of the biplanes used by Grete Gross in 1919 to promote the Montblanc name? (changed from Simplo around that time) She is also responsible for the Snowcap logo, a very important figure in Montblanc history. You must have made that plane? Are all of those watches Montblanc? And what about the giant nib?Sorry, too many questions? I won't ask about the Montblanc box..is it tin? OOps. :embarrassed_smile: CheersGreg, aka snoopy

 

I will post an explanation of the plane in the "rare ones' thread as to not clutter up this thread. It is not homemade. I have no Montblanc watches, they are different brands. The nib is a Sheaffer.

 

 

I won't ask about the Montblanc box..is it tin? OOps. :embarrassed_smile:

I don't believe they can be really rare, but aside from the one I have downstairs, that's the first time I've seen the MB box on top of Mason's chest. It is a tin type, mine included a large Bordeaux BP (still in the box with some note cards or something). It is cool but I don't remember why I bought it.Someday I'll take a headcount of my MB accumulation and get pictures (and sell them!). Off hand I know I have several BP and RB, a few 146 a couple 149, 222, bordeaux Generation with OM nib, few slimline, blue marble Noblesse with gold cap, full vermeil MP, Oscar Wilde, Agatha Christie set(x2), Voltaire set(x2), and...? :doh:I do have a Voltaire pic.http://episodefive.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/mbvoltaire.jpg?w=590&h=442

 

Correct, the tins are not rare at all. They were used to package pens in the 90's, but they are quite cool. There are several different variants!

[Tdot]

Correct, the tins are not rare at all. They were used to package pens in the 90's, but they are quite cool. There are several different variants!

 

I didn't know that there were others. Just did a search and we're wrong, every one that I found on eBay "was RARE". :ltcapd: The other styles are also very cool, it would be fun to have a set of... uh, wait, no.

[sunnerd]

Wow Pavoni!... That's an impressive display and creative pose of your collection!

One question - do you only collect black pens?

[pavoni]

Wow Pavoni!... That's an impressive display and creative pose of your collection!

One question - do you only collect black pens?

 

Thank you very much sunnerd. Yes, whilst I naturally have other pens, and I LOVE the MB platinum range for this particular MB collection of mine, I set the strict criteria for German (i.e. not Danish), black, piston-filler, with the relevant black pix pencil. The only exception was one of my Demonstrators - a MB 242 but even then only the barrel is transparent

 

Pavoni.

[max-selection]

Hi Everyone ,

It's been a long time I haven't been back to the threat , this is my new account which now I am using .

I hope you all well.

[orfew]

Thought you might appreciate a few MB pens

 

 

MB 149, 2010 (OF bespoke personalised nib)

MB 146, 1985 (M nib)

MB 145 Homage de Chopin, 1998 (M nib)

MB 114 Mozart, 1996 (M nib)

MB 116 Mozart Ballpoint, 1996

MB 163 Rollerball, 1998

MB 166 Highlighter, 1998

MB 149, 1950s (M nib)

MB 146, 1950s (M nib)

MB 144, 1950s (OB nib)

MB 142, 1950s (OBB nib)

MB 246G, 1950s (B nib)

MB 244, 1950s (M nib)

MB 242G, 1950s (OBB nib)

MB 344 early version 1950s (OBB nib),

MB 344G late version 1950s (OF nib),

MB 3-42 early version 1950s (M nib),

MB 342G late version 1950s (M nib),

MB L139, 1950s (F-M nib, 250) celluloid body, ebonite cap.

MB 138, 1939 (OB nib)

MB 136 standard version 1937 (B (M) nib)

MB 136 wartime version 1940s (steel nib) no ID marks

MB 136 transitional version 1947-8 (F nib),

MB 134 standard version 1939 (BB Steel nib)

MB 134 wartime version 1940s (F nib)

MB 134 transitional version 1947-8 (OM nib)

MB 132 standard version 1937 (OBB nib)

MB K132 short version 1937 (OBB nib)

MB 236, 1939 (OBB No 6 nib)

MB 235, 1935-6 (O italic No 5 nib)

MB 234-1/2 standard version 1940 (B Palladium nib), long cap

MB 234-1/2 wartime version 1940s (M No 4 ½ Steel nib)

MB 234-1/2G luxury version 1950 (F nib

MB 232G standard version 1948 (EF nib)

MB 232 wartime version 1943-6 (EF No 2 Steel nib)

MB 232 short version 1940s (F No 2 nib)

MB 334 1935-6 (OM Warranted b nib)

MB 334-1/2 standard version 1937 (F No 4 ½ nib)

MB 334-1/2 wartime version 1943-6 (M No 4 ½ nib Steel nib

MB 333-1/2 standard version 1937 (M No 3 ½ nib)

MB 333-1/2 wartime version 1943-6 (BB nib)

MB 332 standard version 1939 (OB No 2 Steel nib)

MB 332 wartime version 1943-6 (M flex No 2 Steel nib)

MB 432, 1938, large red dot version

MB 165 Pencil, 1998 (0.7mm)

MB 117 Mozart Pencil, 1996

MB Pix 172, 1950s (pencil 1.18mm)

MB Pix 172 Demonstrator, 1950s (pencil 1.18mm)

MB Pix 172K,1950s (pencil 1.18mm)

MB Pix 272, 1950s (pencil 1.18mm)

MB Pix 272K, 1950s (pencil 1.18mm)

MB Pix 372,1950s (pencil 1.18mm)

MB Pix L71, 1936 (pencil 1.18mm)

MB Pix L72, 1937 (pencil 1.18mm)

MB Pix 72, 1935 (pencil 1.18)

MB Pix 82, 1936 (pencil 1.50)

MB Pix 82, 1940 (pencil 1.50)

MB Pix 92, 1934 (pencil 1.

 

 

Pavoni.

Pavoni, I will never tire of looking at your collection. Simply amazing!