149 Nib Options?

[meiers]

I heard from several forum members that Jomashop is a reputabe business. Still I am not sure whether they are an authorized dealers. Check the Montblanc website to confirm.

Edited April 14, 2017 by meiers

[meiers]

My current favourite is the 149 in a B nib.

[zaddick]

I heard from several forum members that Jomashop is a reputabe business. Still I am not sure whether they are an authorized dealers. Check the Montblanc website to confirm.

They are not an authorized dealer.

[jmccarty3]

My 2 cents worth:

 

Point your browser to https://www.lacouronneducomte.nl/index_en.html

 

Then email or call Dennis and tell him what you are interested in. He will help you get exactly what you want, and you will save a considerable amount of money.

 

(No financial interest, just a very satisfied customer. BTW, if you order a Montblanc from an overseas authorized dealer like LCdC, you do not lose your warranty as you do with Pelikan.)

[Dorf]

I have the chance to buy a pre owned (almost un-used) 149 with a M nib. I have a 144 Ultra Black in my collection with a F nib which I'm satisfied with. I wonder if it will be possible to change the M nib with a F nib if I think it's to broad, and how much will it cost (£/$/€)?

[zaddick]

Nibs swaps are about $300 USD from MB out of the free exchange period. Getting a nib meister to grindo it to an F is about $40 and a better bet, especially if you want to add line variation.

[Dorf]

Nibs swaps are about $300 USD from MB out of the free exchange period. Getting a nib meister to grindo it to an F is about $40 and a better bet, especially if you want to add line variation.

Oh, that's expensive. Do you think the pen looks ok?

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[zaddick]

The 149 looks fine. The inkwell was probably not part of the set. What is the price?

[Dorf]

The 149 looks fine. The inkwell was probably not part of the set. What is the price?

Ok thanks. I have to ask him about the inkwell. $698.

[PAKMAN]

The 149 nib is a little soft and very wet. Mediums are still too wet for me.

[zaddick]

Since you are in Norway you cannot get as good a deal as we can in the Us buying from the EU.

 

That said, the price still seems a bit high to me. I would contact La Couronne du Comte and see the price withtheir King's Day sale code of 15% off. That way you get a new pen, a warranty and the exact nib size you want. You can also get rose gold or platinum trim.

 

Otherwise have some patience and you can get a better deal for a used pen from a place like this or another similar site.

[Dorf]

Since you are in Norway you cannot get as good a deal as we can in the Us buying from the EU.

 

That said, the price still seems a bit high to me. I would contact La Couronne du Comte and see the price withtheir King's Day sale code of 15% off. That way you get a new pen, a warranty and the exact nib size you want. You can also get rose gold or platinum trim.

 

Otherwise have some patience and you can get a better deal for a used pen from a place like this or another similar site.

Thanks for the info.

[mulrich]

$300 for a nib swap seems very steep but most things MB are pretty spendy. A new M1000 nib unit is around the same price (more or less depending on the vendor) but that's a nib unit and not a swap (I assume MB won't let you keep the old nib). A nibmeister is probably the best way to go (as mentioned above), just make sure you get a wide nib to start with. And since MB doesn't label their nib sizes you wouldn't have to worry about having a fine nib that's marked B.

[Dorf]

Since you are in Norway you cannot get as good a deal as we can in the Us buying from the EU.

 

That said, the price still seems a bit high to me. I would contact La Couronne du Comte and see the price withtheir King's Day sale code of 15% off. That way you get a new pen, a warranty and the exact nib size you want. You can also get rose gold or platinum trim.

 

Otherwise have some patience and you can get a better deal for a used pen from a place like this or another similar site.

Thanks for the info Edited April 28, 2017 by Dorf