Montblanc Starwalker Authenticity

[sanesan]

Does this montblanc starwalker look authentic to you guys? It looks OK to me but I know the starwalker pens are common for people to fake. Thanks!

 

Edited September 11, 2020 by sanesan

[ljz]

Fake.

[GreatLifeDecisions]

What makes you say it's fake?

 

I googled the serial number and got nothing, which is a good sign since the fakes usually share serial numbers. The 2019 series moved the serial number to the clip not the cap so that is the correct location (for reference I used sbre's review video found here: https://youtu.be/tefQkxEBX7A?t=117)

 

The star in the blue color dome looks well formed. Your nib seems wrong though, not sure if this rhodium plated nib ever came with the starwalker series. The nib scrollwork looks good although I'd like to see a closer picture. Additionally the nib seems to be marked "144" whereas the counterfeit 145 I have is not marked so when the nib is removed.

 

I haven't seen a blue domed counterfeit starwalker yet but I welcome opinions from others.

[sanesan]

I asked a friend to help me photograph the pen. Please see the updated photos.

[dbs]

What makes you say it's fake?

 

Starwalker feeder has an ugly tutle shell-like cover. Also, based on cone shape of nib end, it is a steel nib. Steel nib always has higher cone shape due to high Young module number (to achieve enough feedback).

 

 

Edited September 11, 2020 by dbs

[Uncial]

What makes you say it's fake?

 

I googled the serial number and got nothing, which is a good sign since the fakes usually share serial numbers. The 2019 series moved the serial number to the clip not the cap so that is the correct location (for reference I used sbre's review video found here: https://youtu.be/tefQkxEBX7A?t=117)

 

The star in the blue color dome looks well formed. Your nib seems wrong though, not sure if this rhodium plated nib ever came with the starwalker series. The nib scrollwork looks good although I'd like to see a closer picture. Additionally the nib seems to be marked "144" whereas the counterfeit 145 I have is not marked so when the nib is removed.

 

I haven't seen a blue domed counterfeit starwalker yet but I welcome opinions from others.

 

The dome is wrong, the grip is wrong, the nib is wrong, the clip is wrong, the detailing on the band around the clip is wrong and the shoddy plating on the barrel end is wrong. I think it's safe to say this is fake. Most of these types of posts can be cleared up by googling an image from Montblanc's own website and comparing.

[Michael R.]

yes, as fake as fake gets.

Lots of different design features not found on the original model.

[sanesan]

Thanks I will return it