What's Your Most Recent Mb Purchase? 2016

[zaddick]

My father passed away a few month ago and yesterday, out of the blue, I got a letter from the Army saying that he had an automatic life insurance policy and that I was one of the beneficiaries. Included was a check.

 

Traveling for his funeral had run up some expenses so at first I thought I'd just apply it toward the balance on my credit card. However, I decided to buy something rather special, something I would never sell, something that would ultimately be the last gift from my father. I went ahead and pulled the trigger today on my first Writer's Edition, a Fyodor Dostoevsky.

 

Lovely sentiments expressed and a great way to remember a lost loved one. I did thr same with my father when he passed away - bought a pen to use and remind me of him specifically. Not a MB, but the same lovely idea. Thank you for sharing.

[gyang333]

Picked up the Montblanc M fountain pen in F-size nib and really, really like it. Something about the balance of the pen or the weight of it makes writing with it a lot of fun compared to the Meisterstuck 90th LeGrand in M. And just this week I was lamenting how I missed out on the Writer's Edition F Scott Fitzgerald, who is really the only stand out author for me personally amongst all the different editions Montblanc makes and the ladies at the Toronto boutique actually had one in the back unopened in F. Really pretty pen and I am constantly catching myself staring at it at my home office desk. Will post pictures after I get around to taking some!

 

Is it known if the M will become a staple of the Montblanc lineup or should I buy another one as a backup?

 

Thanks.

[CS388]

Picked up the Montblanc M fountain pen in F-size nib and really, really like it. Something about the balance of the pen or the weight of it makes writing with it a lot of fun compared to the Meisterstuck 90th LeGrand in M. And just this week I was lamenting how I missed out on the Writer's Edition F Scott Fitzgerald, who is really the only stand out author for me personally amongst all the different editions Montblanc makes and the ladies at the Toronto boutique actually had one in the back unopened in F. Really pretty pen and I am constantly catching myself staring at it at my home office desk. Will post pictures after I get around to taking some!

 

Is it known if the M will become a staple of the Montblanc lineup or should I buy another one as a backup?

 

Thanks.

 

Congratulations! That's quite a collection, already.

 

As far as I know (from conversation with boutique staff) the M is a permanent addition to the range.

 

Enjoy.

[da vinci]

My father passed away a few month ago and yesterday, out of the blue, I got a letter from the Army saying that he had an automatic life insurance policy and that I was one of the beneficiaries. Included was a check.

 

Traveling for his funeral had run up some expenses so at first I thought I'd just apply it toward the balance on my credit card. However, I decided to buy something rather special, something I would never sell, something that would ultimately be the last gift from my father. I went ahead and pulled the trigger today on my first Writer's Edition, a Fyodor Dostoevsky.

 

http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/aut/cabinet/mo/mowr1997-fp.jpg

A fine pen to remember your father by. Enjoy using it.

[gyang333]

 

Congratulations! That's quite a collection, already.

 

As far as I know (from conversation with boutique staff) the M is a permanent addition to the range.

 

Enjoy.

Thanks! I actually came upon fountain pens through their watches. My first pen was a Starwalker fineliner and then the Meisterstuck 90th Classique ballpoint. I remember scoffing at the boutique staff when she asked if I wanted to consider fountain pens. This was only 2 years ago!

[Raidon]

I got the following pens more or less at the same time.

 

Limited Edition WE William Shakespeare Fountain Pen

Special Edition William Shakespeare Roller Ball

Writers Edition Leo Tolstoy Roller Ball

Great Characters Andy Warhol Roller Ball

Meisterstuck Solitaire Blue Hour Le Grand Fountain Pen

 

I am looking to get another MB fountain pen. I have not decided on what.

[Pravda]

My father passed away a few month ago and yesterday, out of the blue, I got a letter from the Army saying that he had an automatic life insurance policy and that I was one of the beneficiaries. Included was a check.

 

Traveling for his funeral had run up some expenses so at first I thought I'd just apply it toward the balance on my credit card. However, I decided to buy something rather special, something I would never sell, something that would ultimately be the last gift from my father. I went ahead and pulled the trigger today on my first Writer's Edition, a Fyodor Dostoevsky.

 

http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/aut/cabinet/mo/mowr1997-fp.jpg

 

What a beautiful gift! I am sorry for your loss and hope that you enjoy this for a long life in happy times.

[jmccarty3]

I regret to report that my Heritage 1906 ebonite with OB nib was stolen on its way to me. It was shipped by La Couronne du Comte about a month ago. US Customs inspected the package, which was lost to tracking until a few days ago. The empty box was delivered yesterday. Please be on the lookout for anyone trying to sell one of these--the dealer tells me that this was the only 1906 ebonite with an OB nib. Unfortunately, no record was made of the serial number. The shipment was insured, and the dealer is getting me a replacement pen, but it would be nice to bring the thieves to justice.

[cellardoor04]

I regret to report that my Heritage 1906 ebonite with OB nib was stolen on its way to me. It was shipped by La Couronne du Comte about a month ago. US Customs inspected the package, which was lost to tracking until a few days ago. The empty box was delivered yesterday. Please be on the lookout for anyone trying to sell one of these--the dealer tells me that this was the only 1906 ebonite with an OB nib. Unfortunately, no record was made of the serial number. The shipment was insured, and the dealer is getting me a replacement pen, but it would be nice to bring the thieves to justice.

Very sorry to hear of the theft! That's superb of the dealer to replace it for you, but if only it hadn't happened in the first place. Unfortunately thieves and dishonest people are everywhere and misuse the responsibility and trust given to them. I will definitely keep a look out in case one turns up. eBay and Craiglist seem to be a good start.

[Nathanb]

I regret to report that my Heritage 1906 ebonite with OB nib was stolen on its way to me. It was shipped by La Couronne du Comte about a month ago. US Customs inspected the package, which was lost to tracking until a few days ago. The empty box was delivered yesterday. Please be on the lookout for anyone trying to sell one of these--the dealer tells me that this was the only 1906 ebonite with an OB nib. Unfortunately, no record was made of the serial number. The shipment was insured, and the dealer is getting me a replacement pen, but it would be nice to bring the thieves to justice.

 

I have encountered lost parcels before, but never an empty box

[whatanicepen]

I regret to report that my Heritage 1906 ebonite with OB nib was stolen on its way to me. It was shipped by La Couronne du Comte about a month ago. US Customs inspected the package, which was lost to tracking until a few days ago. The empty box was delivered yesterday. Please be on the lookout for anyone trying to sell one of these--the dealer tells me that this was the only 1906 ebonite with an OB nib. Unfortunately, no record was made of the serial number. The shipment was insured, and the dealer is getting me a replacement pen, but it would be nice to bring the thieves to justice.

Sorry to hear that!

[Pravda]

Picked this up yesterday thought to share it with you

 

 

 

A few observations so far:

 

- It is proper heavy! Possibly the heaviest Montblanc I have come across.

 

- It has no ink window. I consider this a good thing, no fear of staining from permanent inks.

 

- It refracts light in the most peculiar artistic fashion. You can see pinks, greens, reds and blues shimmer on the body in sunlight.

[mitto]

Picked this up yesterday thought to share it with you

 

 

 

A few observations so far:

 

- It is proper heavy! Possibly the heaviest Montblanc I have come across.

 

- It has no ink window. I consider this a good thing, no fear of staining from permanent inks.

 

- It refracts light in the most peculiar artistic fashion. You can see pinks, greens, reds and blues shimmer on the body in sunlight.

 

 

 

Beautiful.

[sunnerd]

Excellent pen, Pravda. Did you get two pens one gold and one silver, or it's just the lighting?

[Pravda]

Excellent pen, Pravda. Did you get two pens one gold and one silver, or it's just the lighting?

 

 

Same pen, just one was taken in the evening and then I thought it didn't look right so I took another in the daytime.

[zaddick]

Congrats Pravda. It looks like a fun one to hold and enjoy the look and feel.

[Cordovian]

Very nice Pravda!

[Dorf]

Beautiful.

I'm in the minority. Too "flashy" for my taste.

[Valdair]

Definitely lovely, but I would be petrified of carrying it every day.

[Raif79]

Pravda I love it! Congratulations.