Which Is The Most Underappreciated Montblanc?

[max dog]

I would say it is the M by Marc Newson line. It's such a drastic departure from the norm that I don't believe traditionalist are ready to embrace the change.

 

I myself was not a fan of the original resin release, but became a huge fan of the matte M Ultra Black. So much so that I picked up 2 of them.

 

 

Well then youre in luck! A new vibrant color M is coming this year.

 

 

 

~ Pravda:

 

Is that the loud sounds of rejoicing from the boutique sales staff in Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Singapore?

Let the new color keep the cashiers busy!

Tom K.

 

 

 

I agree and I have 2 Ultra Blacks as well.

 

 

Hey Tom,

 

Thanks for the clarification. I eagerly await to see what they have come up with. I'm quite fond of my new M fountain pen.

 

Take care.

 

Being Montblanc's lowest cost fountain pen offering, the M is their Safari in a sense, like an upscale Safari. I don't mean that with any negative connotation as I quite like the Safari, owning a couple myself, which is easily Lamy's most successful and iconic fountain pen second to only their 2000.

 

If you look at it there are some similarities between the M and Safari from the flattened barrel section where the logo is displayed, clip shape, snap on cap and dimensions, smallish wrap around nib etc. M comes in shiny black, ultra (matte) black, and soon in colors, just like the Safari. Imagine an M in neon lime, coral pink, or dark lilac.

 

Edited February 18, 2018 by max dog

[Tom Kellie]

Being Montblanc's lowest cost fountain pen offering, the M is their Safari in a sense, like an upscale Safari. I don't mean that with any negative connotation as I quite like the Safari, owning a couple myself, which is easily Lamy's most successful and iconic fountain pen second to only their 2000.

 

If you look at it there are some similarities between the M and Safari from the flattened barrel section where the logo is displayed, clip shape, snap on cap and dimensions, smallish wrap around nib etc. M comes in shiny black, ultra (matte) black, and soon in colors, just like the Safari. Imagine an M in neon lime, coral pink, or dark lilac.

 

~ max dog:

 

Your comment above is persuasive. Like you, I own several (four) Lamy Safaris plus three bottles of Lamy ink.

I'd never linked the Lamy Safari with the Montblanc M, but your explanation makes good sense.

I've held an M several times in Montblanc boutiques. It never clicked in my feelings, but perhaps it's time for reconsideration.

The image you shared brought out its beauty. I'd never really taken a good look at the nib.

Which nib options are available for an M? I've never before wondered about that.

The new color later this year will very likely attract many to Montblanc fountain pens as first-time buyers.

Or so Montblanc...and yours truly...hopes. What's good for Montblanc as a viable enterprise is good for us, too.

Thank you for your comment.

BTW: There's a little homage tribute to one of your photographs which was posted several hours ago.

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/12974-lets-see-your-watch-and-fountain-pen-photos/page-66

Tom K.

[LanceSaintPaul]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Being Montblanc's lowest cost fountain pen offering, the M is their Safari in a sense, like an upscale Safari. I don't mean that with any negative connotation as I quite like the Safari, owning a couple myself, which is easily Lamy's most successful and iconic fountain pen second to only their 2000.

 

If you look at it there are some similarities between the M and Safari from the flattened barrel section where the logo is displayed, clip shape, snap on cap and dimensions, smallish wrap around nib etc. M comes in shiny black, ultra (matte) black, and soon in colors, just like the Safari. Imagine an M in neon lime, coral pink, or dark lilac.

 

 

Some time back, last year, I quipped that this pen is the Lamy Homage Pen....

 

I do like its design - quite a bit.

[jagwap]

 

Some time back, last year, I quipped that this pen is the Lamy Homage Pen....

 

I do like its design - quite a bit.

I remember that. I was looking to get one and researching it here. I ended up with a Heritage 1912 because of you guys and never regreted it. However I did also pick up the M Artfineliner which is a great pen for technical diagrams. I kind of want to get the ultra black amd put Artfineliner refills in it, but can't quite justify it.

[max dog]

 

~ max dog:

 

Your comment above is persuasive. Like you, I own several (four) Lamy Safaris plus three bottles of Lamy ink.

I'd never linked the Lamy Safari with the Montblanc M, but your explanation makes good sense.

I've held an M several times in Montblanc boutiques. It never clicked in my feelings, but perhaps it's time for reconsideration.

The image you shared brought out its beauty. I'd never really taken a good look at the nib.

Which nib options are available for an M? I've never before wondered about that.

The new color later this year will very likely attract many to Montblanc fountain pens as first-time buyers.

Or so Montblanc...and yours truly...hopes. What's good for Montblanc as a viable enterprise is good for us, too.

Thank you for your comment.

BTW: There's a little homage tribute to one of your photographs which was posted several hours ago.

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/12974-lets-see-your-watch-and-fountain-pen-photos/page-66

Tom K.

Hey Tom

 

The Montblanc M could be a consideration for me too. Will see what color offerings there will be when they release the M in color. The lack of a converter option for this pen put me off of it initially, but it looks like a Cross converter (green one - non screw on) works in this pen among others.

[LanceSaintPaul]

I remember that. I was looking to get one and researching it here. I ended up with a Heritage 1912 because of you guys and never regreted it. However I did also pick up the M Artfineliner which is a great pen for technical diagrams. I kind of want to get the ultra black amd put Artfineliner refills in it, but can't quite justify it.

 

The 1912 has a highly appealing form to me. I think I'd love one....

 

It recalls an heritage of functional simplicity.

Edited February 18, 2018 by LanceSaintPaul

[jporos]

I would say it is the M by Marc Newson line. It's such a drastic departure from the norm that I don't believe traditionalist are ready to embrace the change.

I myself was not a fan of the original resin release, but became a huge fan of the matte M Ultra Black. So much so that I picked up 2 of them.

 

+1 for the Ultra Black

[MontblancGeek]

@Tom Kellie

 

We seem to have similar tastes! To me, after Medici (which was the Holy Grail on my POA Wish List), Louis XIV came next. And I also think its totally under appreciated. A stunning and well balanced pen.

 

And, youre also right about the upcoming variation for the M line. It rocks! I was lucky enough to see some pictures and I think it will sell very well. Already placed a pre order. ☺

[Tom Kellie]

@Tom Kellie

 

We seem to have similar tastes! To me, after Medici (which was the Holy Grail on my POA Wish List), Louis XIV came next. And I also think its totally under appreciated. A stunning and well balanced pen.

 

And, youre also right about the upcoming variation for the M line. It rocks! I was lucky enough to see some pictures and I think it will sell very well. Already placed a pre order. ☺

 

~ MontblancLover:

 

Thank you for your friendly comments.

The new M line pen is sure to have broad appeal. I'm glad that one will be on your desk.

You and I think alike. The 1994 PoA Louis XIV has such a clean design.

Its Baroque decoration is classical in the simplicity of the craftsmanship.

I've thought that the Louis XIV is under-appreciated. I'm delighted to know that you also admire it.

Someday one will be on my writing desk...perhaps this year or next.

Tom K.

[GaryUK]

The Montblanc Generation range doesn't get too much coverage. One I used as a daily writer did skip quite a bit so wasn't great. I include the range in this thread though because my orange Generation FP is a stunning colour.

 

Gary

[Sleebus]

Wow, that Montblanc M is cool. I really like the design.

 

As for underappreciated pen, I vote the 25x. Unique wing nib and a very comfortable writer. Nice spring in the nib that is really missed when switching back to my 149. Prices aren't too bad either. I've got the 254 and 254, just need a 252 to round it out. DW doesn't know that yet.

 

[chunya]

The steel wartime nibs.

 

Often considered a poor second to the gold nibs (when use of gold for nibs was forbidden during the war) - I was surprised how good they are. Still have a couple in my rotation and they get a lot of use. Great nibs.

 

I agree with CS388, I have, in my rotation, a couple of steel nib MB's from the 1940s and the one I naturally turn to is this button fill. I say 'rotation' but I do find it hard to rotate when each day I am instinctively drawn to my button fill! One day I'll give it a rest and give it a good clean!

 

[madlag]

I would say it is the M by Marc Newson line. It's such a drastic departure from the norm that I don't believe traditionalist are ready to embrace the change.

 

I myself was not a fan of the original resin release, but became a huge fan of the matte M Ultra Black. So much so that I picked up 2 of them.

Agreed. Love mine

[Tom Kellie]

 

I agree with CS388, I have, in my rotation, a couple of steel nib MB's from the 1940s and the one I naturally turn to is this button fill. I say 'rotation' but I do find it hard to rotate when each day I am instinctively drawn to my button fill! One day I'll give it a rest and give it a good clean!

 

 

~ chunya:

 

A friend isn't an FPN member and therefore doesn't post here.

She does occasionally visit FPN to look at fountain pen photos, as she likes high quality product images.

Yesterday she mentioned your photo, above, praising the lighting and clear focus.

Thank you for posting it, bringing attention to steel nib button fillers, which I've never seen or used.

Tom K.

[Bexinthecity247]

In my opinion - the 14. I use mine far more than my 146 or 149.

[MuddyWaters]

The jinhao 159

[praxim]

For "most under-appreciated" I will go with one which seems to have few mentions or positive comments about it around the place, yet on experience is an excellent Montblanc. It has been mentioned once earlier, the 264.

 

I considered the 14 and 121, both also already mentioned, but read them as being reasonably well appreciated.

 

Limited editions are the most depreciated, and 149s the most deprecated.