Brad Torelli 45 Masterpiece, A Vintage Mb Interpretation

[Nikolaos]

Hi all,

I posted this over in the Pen Photography section but Michael suggested I should also post it on the MB forum, so here goes:

I got this incredible Brad Torelli 45 fountain pen a few years ago through a trade wtih a very dear friend who is no longer with us. It is a large pen and an incredible writer. Torelli calls it "45" and it's basically his interpretation of the MB139.

It is a large pen measuring almost 14cm and is really well balanced and light. It has a pump filling system that holds a lot of ink and the material is a gorgeous translucent green/pearl acrylic. Under different lighting condition the material really changes and creates a truly eye-catching effect. Because fo the translucency of the material it can almost be considered a demonstrator as you can easily see how much ink you have in it.

It has a beautiful MB149 fine nib, a vintage MB 14K solid gold clip, and a 14K solid gold cap band.

I use this pen almost daily for the past 3 years. It's a pure joy to use.

I have tried and failed to photograph the pen in the past as I find it difficult to show the depth and beauty of the material. Recently my good friend Judy took on the challenge and I think her photos are amazing.

Please enjoy,

Nikolaos

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/nikolaos_photos/torelli1_zps8ef3769d.jpg

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/nikolaos_photos/torelli2_zps6db71584.jpg

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/nikolaos_photos/torelli6_zpsd95086d1.jpg

http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr109/nikolaos_photos/torelli4_zps6db0c76c.jpg

[dneal]

Love it.

[Michael R.]

Thank's for posting this here as well.

 

Sumply stunning ...and such a wonderful color.

 

Cheers

 

Michael

[Nikolaos]

You are welcome Michael. I just filled it with Omas blue ink. Ready for tomorrow

[bayport714]

Beautiful pen!

[FredRydr]

That is an early Torelli, before he refrained from copying the snowcap. I had one that was identical; I wonder if it's the very same pen?! :-) Brad guarantees his pens for his lifetime, and he gladly gave it a full once-over for me.

 

I now have a Torelli "139," made to my specifications with interesting celluloid from Mark Hoover (to replace the genuine 139 that I sold to be placed in an Australian collector's pen museum).

 

Fred

Edited August 17, 2015 by FredRydr

[Michael R.]

We sure would not mind seeing a picture of your Torelli pen, Fred :-)

 

Cheers

 

Michael

[FredRydr]

Until a full photo, see post 11: https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/285635-help-needed-issue-with-friction-fit-piston-on-149/?p=3294457

 

Fred

Edited August 17, 2015 by FredRydr

[Michael R.]

ah, thanks for posting. Missed that picture so far. Looks like a really nice color.

 

Cheers

 

Michael

[Pen Nut]

Do like things like this, purists may see it differently, what a lovely pen !

[bmwboris]

That is an early Torelli, before he refrained from copying the snowcap. I had one that was identical; I wonder if it's the very same pen?! :-) Brad guarantees his pens for his lifetime, and he gladly gave it a full once-over for me.

 

I now have a Torelli "139," made to my specifications with interesting celluloid from Mark Hoover (to replace the genuine 139 that I sold to be placed in an Australian collector's pen museum).

 

Fred

 

Your 139 is still doing well Fred. I used it last week

[FredRydr]

...I used it....

 

Excellent! With that nib, you'd be crazy not to.

 

Fred

[rennfahrer]

Wow! Funny I was just talking to Brad today! I guess I should order a custom Torelli now.