Tribute To 139

[Michael R.]

Almost impossible to find in the wild, but sometimes the impossible happens...

 

lucky purchase from the local antique market :-)

 

P1480345 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

Originally it was equipped with a rather worn 80s two-tone nib and split ebonite feed which I've replaced with a fairly current three tone nib and 60 solid ebonite feed.

 

Overall the pen is slightly longer compared to a vintage Montblanc 139. But it maintains the design very well and even uses the original telescopic filling mechanism. The material is celluloid used by Delta and Montegrappe during the last years also. It has some transparency so you can see the ink level when using a darker ink. The cap top features a mother of pearl inlay.

 

P1480377 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

P1480379 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

P1480399 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

P1480408 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

P1480414 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

P1480416 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

P1480419 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

P1480420 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

P1480424 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

P1480426 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

P1480428 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

P1480434 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

P1480442 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

P1480447 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

P1480453 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

P1480455 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

P1480458 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

P1480460 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

P1480461 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

P1480462 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

P1480464 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

P1480466 (1) by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

Hope to see more of those tribute pens :-)

Cheers

 

Michael

Edited September 7, 2019 by Michael R.

[Tom Kellie]

~ Michael R.:

 

You're spoiling us with such a generous set of outstanding images.

How does the pen feel in your fingers? Is it well-balanced?

I'm especially interested in knowing how you feel about it as a writer.

Thank you so much for brightening the FPN Montblanc Forum with such excellent fountain pen photography.

Tom K.

[mana]

Outstanding! And that MOP inlay... glad someone got around to doing that, I have a 136 in need of refurb and it is missing the original casein(?) inlay, was planning on doing exactly that, as in, have it replaced with MOP.

[zaddick]

As I have said a few times, it is amazing. I don't get tired of fawning over it. I'll take first spot in the queue when you want to sell or trade!

[piscov]

I'm in love!! Fantastic pens! Exceptional craftmanship!!

 

In the last picture: What pen is the one at the lowest position?

[zaddick]

I'm in love!! Fantastic pens! Exceptional craftmanship!!

 

In the last picture: What pen is the one at the lowest position?

It is a 2000 Year of the Golden Dragon with a tasteful replacement clip.

[DrDebG]

Absolutely stunning! Thank you for sharing the photos!

[bstnnyc]

Wow! This pen is superb! Thank you for these wonderful photos that highlight all of its mesmeric details

Edited September 8, 2019 by bstnnyc

[geodesigner]

I had an 139-gasm. Fantastic pics, fantastic thread. 139 is my favorite pen shape of all time, even though I never owned one (unless one would count the WE Dumas as 139-esque).

 

Grail-worthy!

[AndyLogan]

Another lovely post Michael, if this pen was mass produced I'd say it would be a best seller.

[PENRob]

Stunning and exclusive !

I agree, the 139 is a timeless shape and design, a primal pen. As well the 149, so recognisable...

 

Maybe, if you allow... just look for a ski slope and a vintage nib, pure perfection !

 

Btw... where is that local antique market ?

[fountainbel]

What a beauty Michael, my sincere congratulations !

Francis

PS : Any idea who made the pen ?

[Nathanb]

Beautiful, thanks for sharing!

[coolguy684]

Have a close brother to your pen....

Edited September 10, 2019 by ChrisChen

[zaddick]

This is my favorite of the fantasy 139s I've seen online so far...

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu4BhXRj8Or/?igshid=7vghmbukwnzz

[camoandconcrete]

Have a close brother to your pen....

 

This is honestly one of the nicest of the homage 139s I have ever seen.

 

Also, would this be the grail pen that I've read you talking about in your classifieds listings?

[coolguy684]

Yep!! Still recovering from the cost lol

[Sarrelangue]

what a beauty !

[camoandconcrete]

Yep!! Still recovering from the cost lol

hahaha well it's incredible!

[christof]

what an extraordinary flea market find! congratulations.

c.