Jfk Great Characters Edition Pen

[blbjdtny]

Gorgeous pen, my idiotic question is what does the AU stand for?

[Mister Mont Blanc]

Gorgeous pen, my idiotic question is what does the AU stand for?

Do you mean on the nib? It's the Periodic table symbol for gold.

[Lamb South]

I picked up my Special Edition JFK BP pen today. Unfortunately the JFK FP's with F nibs had not come in yet. Hopefully it will come in later this week. I love the BP. It has a feel and balance similar to the Meisterstuck Le Grand ballpoint pen. The navy color resin is very deep and matches well with the platinum colored fittings. It's a beautiful pen.

[blbjdtny]

Do you mean on the nib? It's the Periodic table symbol for gold.

That's exactly what I meant, thank you.

[Mister Mont Blanc]

That's exactly what I meant, thank you.

No problem! The symbol for silver is Ag as you may also see Ag925 or other numbers after it (mainly on pen barrels/caps).

[adelaidepen]

Here you go with some advance enjoyment

It look much better in real life - glad I went for the limited edition (and the matching cuff-links too :-))

[Axis]

It look much better in real life - glad I went for the limited edition (and the matching cuff-links too :-))

In case you went with the FP only (and the cuff-links) - try the BP as well, I love its weight and balance.

[lsmith42]

Purchased my blue pen on Friday... Fondled it for 30 seconds before handing it over for a trip to Hamburg and installation of a BB nib.

 

Now I sit at home and fondle the box.

[Mister Mont Blanc]

Purchased my blue pen on Friday... Fondled it for 30 seconds before handing it over for a trip to Hamburg and installation of a BB nib.

 

Now I sit at home and fondle the box.

Niiiiiice.! It is a fondle-worthy box I presume.

[adelaidepen]

In case you went with the FP only (and the cuff-links) - try the BP as well, I love its weight and balance.

Don't tempt me........

[arashdeepsinghmann]

Dear Friends, just picked up my JFK Special Edition. It is a F nib. The pen is in a very dark blue colour (almost black) and I hope the photos below can change the impression of some of our friend here who had viewed the one I took during a Montblanc event in April. :wub:

 

http://www.sampanel.com/Hobby/Writing-Instrument/Montblanc-JFK/i-hGSVfKr/0/XL/DF0_4276-XL.jpg

 

http://www.sampanel.com/Hobby/Writing-Instrument/Montblanc-JFK/i-JFCN5HX/0/XL/DF0_4195-XL.jpg

 

http://www.sampanel.com/Hobby/Writing-Instrument/Montblanc-JFK/i-s85NRkX/0/XL/DF0_4191-XL.jpg

 

http://www.sampanel.com/Hobby/Writing-Instrument/Montblanc-JFK/i-Z3whX3M/0/XL/DF0_4210-XL.jpg

 

http://www.sampanel.com/Hobby/Writing-Instrument/Montblanc-JFK/i-knDZFn6/0/XL/DF0_4237-XL.jpg

 

http://www.sampanel.com/Hobby/Writing-Instrument/Montblanc-JFK/i-LpPjCr8/0/XL/DF0_4264-XL.jpg

 

http://www.sampanel.com/Hobby/Writing-Instrument/Montblanc-JFK/i-Db3rGGF/0/XL/DF0_4281-XL.jpg

 

http://www.sampanel.com/Hobby/Writing-Instrument/Montblanc-JFK/i-LcJGXRb/0/XL/DF0_4230-XL.jpg

 

http://www.sampanel.com/Hobby/Writing-Instrument/Montblanc-JFK/i-SGGxBnV/0/XL/DF0_4222-XL.jpg

 

http://www.sampanel.com/Hobby/Writing-Instrument/Montblanc-JFK/i-nk29D6b/0/XL/DF0_4238-XL.jpg

 

http://www.sampanel.com/Hobby/Writing-Instrument/Montblanc-JFK/i-7DTjgpW/0/XL/DF0_4253-XL.jpg

 

http://www.sampanel.com/Hobby/Writing-Instrument/Montblanc-JFK/i-PZVBntG/0/XL/DF0_4240-XL.jpg

 

http://www.sampanel.com/Hobby/Writing-Instrument/Montblanc-JFK/i-5VCcgmJ/0/XL/DF0_4241-XL.jpg

 

http://www.sampanel.com/Hobby/Writing-Instrument/Montblanc-JFK/i-jCs47GX/0/XL/DF0_4243-XL.jpg

 

http://www.sampanel.com/Hobby/Writing-Instrument/Montblanc-JFK/i-QFr6P9q/0/XL/DF0_4278-XL.jpg

 

http://www.sampanel.com/Hobby/Writing-Instrument/Montblanc-JFK/i-MHbTNnq/0/XL/DF0_4271-XL.jpg

 

http://www.sampanel.com/Hobby/Writing-Instrument/Montblanc-JFK/i-N6DrbBW/0/XL/DF0_4272-XL.jpg

 

http://www.sampanel.com/Hobby/Writing-Instrument/Montblanc-JFK/i-RhG9DkT/1/XL/DF0_4274-XL.jpg

 

http://www.sampanel.com/Hobby/Writing-Instrument/Montblanc-JFK/i-nNX3HQd/0/XL/DF0_4293-XL.jpg

congratulations. so have you inked it and will you be kind to tell us all how the 14k nib writes compared to 18K in general.

great looking pen and hope to buy one soon.

[OngL]

For those who has previous great character(s) pen, How would you rank them overall (Considering design, features, uniqueness, etc) for fountain pen edition? To me, the Leonardo and Einstein looks interesting as they are 'sci-fi' like, but JFK is really a great leader.

 

If one can only get one great character fountain pen limited edition, what it would be?

Edited December 22, 2014 by OngL

[zaddick]

For those who has previous great character(s) pen, How would you rank them overall (Considering design, features, uniqueness, etc) for fountain pen edition? To me, the Leonardo and Einstein looks interesting as they are 'sci-fi' like, but JFK is really a great leader.

 

If one can only get one great character fountain pen limited edition, what it would be?

Hitchcock for me, hands down.

[Toranaga]

Personally, my order of preference for the Great Characters is:

1-Einstein - LE99

2-Hitchcock - LE80

3-Einstein

4-Leonardo da Vinci

 

I will post some pics in January with both number 1&2.

[OngL]

LE 99 and LE 80 would cost over USD 20k each?

 

I'm thinking of getting a Leonardo da Vinci and perhaps JFK 1917. Some concerns over JFK as this is the first great character that comes with unlimited special edition.

[Toranaga]

The JFK comes as a special edition that will be produced only in 2014/2015 according to the unofficial information. Therefore it will be somehow limited.

There is also the JFK LE-1917 which is limited to the mentioned number. Same quantity for FP/RB/BP.

There is also an even more limited edition of 83 FP that is already out.

[OngL]

The JFK comes as a special edition that will be produced only in 2014/2015 according to the unofficial information. Therefore it will be somehow limited.

There is also the JFK LE-1917 which is limited to the mentioned number. Same quantity for FP/RB/BP.

There is also an even more limited edition of 83 FP that is already out.

 

I am ordering 1917 LE edition... As much as I want the smaller LE, It is not in my budget. The 1917 LE has better colour contrast compared to SE.

 

Looking at your ranking of great characters, You ranked Einstein higher than Leonardo, May I ask your judgement in more details? I liked Einstein for what he did and the formulas on the barrel with nice lines near the clip. Leonardo is a unique design albeit aluminium.

[JFQ]

I am absolutely in love with this pen, I am only 27 and need a ballpoint for work because I have to initial 40 page documents daily along with clients also initialing. I really want to pull the trigger on the MB BP JFK but I cannot for the life of me justify spending over $800. What are your reasons for purchasing and maybe somebody can push me over the edge hahaha.

 

Thanks

Edited June 5, 2015 by JFQ

[Tal Inbar]

Montblanc teamed up for charity with the renowned auction house Sotheby’s and sold the Limited Edition ‪#‎Montblanc‬ John F. Kennedy Writing Instrument for the amount of $97,500. The net proceeds from the auction of the writing instrument are dedicated to Best Buddies International.

 

See the Montblanc Facebook page for picture:

 

https://www.facebook.com/montblanc/photos/a.180343932860.122716.105083352860/10153044557777861/?type=1&theater

[meiers]

Thanks for the info.