Montblanc 149. Initial thoughts

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  • Опубликовано: 10 янв 2025

Комментарии • 47

  • @IAT1964
    @IAT1964 8 лет назад +5

    I have 2 149's. A modern new one, and a vintage from the mid 60's with a gorgeous BB flexible 14k nib. Writes absolutely out of this world.... The modern nib is really nice, but pedesrrian when compared with the vintage nib. Having said that, every time I use the 149, I always marvel at the quality of the pen.....

  • @Wolverine3660
    @Wolverine3660 8 лет назад +5

    Hello Lewis. Wonderful review. I have managed to accumulate 7 MB 149 pens. I like its size. And while I dont have large hands, and I have suffered a series of strokes as a result of brain cancer, writing with a pen of its size actually makes writing comfortable. Anyways, thanks for this wonderful review.

  • @perfectplume
    @perfectplume Год назад

    Your Mum is absolutely right ! Very elegant pen and your writing looks very nice here. I have the 149 in a fine nib : it’s perfection. Enjoy !

  • @shawngrage9387
    @shawngrage9387 7 лет назад +13

    The comparison with the iPad is right on, in a day when everything is made to become outdated and thrown away its nice to see something that is made to last a lifetime and beyond.

    • @wisperingbeard
      @wisperingbeard 7 лет назад +1

      Shawn Grage Agreed. Montblancs are meant to be handed down whereas iPads are tomorrow’s rubbish.

    • @techtruth9077
      @techtruth9077 7 лет назад +1

      +wisperingbeard I don't use my iPad much since I got into collecting fountain pens.

  • @sulymanahmed5423
    @sulymanahmed5423 6 лет назад +5

    Great reveiw but what size of nib it is

  • @dab7963
    @dab7963 2 года назад

    Just received mine. 149 F Nib. Now my favorite pen. It's very wet but I love it. Mine is rose gold and I am amazed how great this pen writes right out of the box. A true Grail pen

  • @shamimehsanulhaque5244
    @shamimehsanulhaque5244 7 лет назад

    Lovely review! The pen and the accompanying stationary are superb! I can see that you obtained the writing pad from Smythsons. The writing pad must also be quite dear.

  • @crisyorke1328
    @crisyorke1328 5 лет назад +4

    Yay, fellow Christian!

  • @michaelelliot3532
    @michaelelliot3532 7 лет назад

    Could you please supply the exact model and the leather type and size of your portfolio/agenda? Its wonderful, but there are lots on the website - cant find yours. Love your video!!

  • @paulstevens2839
    @paulstevens2839 6 лет назад +1

    Not sure if I would spend $900 for a pen. However I am a big fan of Montblanc so I chose a lesser pen- the MB Starwalker Mystery fineliner. I really like it. It is 1/3 the cost of the 149.

    • @lewisdoyle
      @lewisdoyle  6 лет назад

      Loop Garoo Its certainly expensive but it is a great pen. I was fortunate enough to be blessed with a 10-year gift from my employer and I put it toward this pen :)

    • @paulstevens2839
      @paulstevens2839 6 лет назад

      I just had a serving of crow. I now own the MB 149. Its a beautiful looking pen- the black resin really shines with the gold trim. Nice huge nib looks like a pocket knife. I got mine in medium which gives a gusher of thick ink on paper. I been writing constantly with it since I got it a few days ago. My favorite fountain pen is still the Pilot custom 823 but the 149 comes in a close 2nd.

    • @jax6277
      @jax6277 2 года назад

      @@paulstevens2839 the 823, is it medium or fine?

  • @djjohndoe1
    @djjohndoe1 6 лет назад +2

    Where is the 18k 750 hallmark on the 149 nib?

    • @ashekleyland
      @ashekleyland 5 лет назад

      4:10 its engraved Au750 on the nib

  • @jimbrown8818
    @jimbrown8818 8 лет назад

    I've been considering one of these for awhile. Have you ever been asked about crossing your "t's"? I've never noticed anyone doing that before. Enjoyed the review very much.

  • @thegreekone69
    @thegreekone69 8 лет назад +1

    Lewis, thanks for the review, it was most helpful as my hands are very similar to yours and I was wondering about whether to go with the 146 or the 149? That said, in my gut, I knew the 149 was the one for me. One question: you never mentioned the size of the nib, or if you did, I didn't hear it. A very nice line, indeed! Use it on good health!
    Cheers ~ Jack

    • @lewisdoyle
      @lewisdoyle  8 лет назад +1

      Hi Jack. This is a medium nib. They have to be sent away to have the nib changed and the MB boutique where I got this only stocked medium. It's wonderful though.

    • @lesamisdelacuisineprovenca9534
      @lesamisdelacuisineprovenca9534 8 лет назад

      I like the Pelikan M1000 and the Sheaffer Legacy too !But Mont Blanc 149 is so gorgeous and so sweet to use even for a woman hand !

    • @so.theysay455
      @so.theysay455 4 года назад

      @@lewisdoyle hi,
      Excellent review. Which nib did you get it changed to?

    • @perthyn1
      @perthyn1 2 года назад

      @@lewisdoyle I have a 146 with a medium nib - but it feels more like a fine to me. Is this a common experience?

    • @lewisdoyle
      @lewisdoyle  2 года назад

      @@perthyn1 I think there is variation between nib sizes from brand to brand. Japanese brands tend to all be very fine compared with European counterparts.
      Hope you enjoy writing with yours!

  • @alsh2010
    @alsh2010 7 лет назад +1

    This or a Surface Pro?

  • @investoracademy8173
    @investoracademy8173 2 года назад

    great video!

  • @kevinjenkins2791
    @kevinjenkins2791 4 года назад +1

    What brand is the ink you have used
    Cheers

    • @lewisdoyle
      @lewisdoyle  4 года назад +1

      Hi, this was 5 years ago so I'm not entirely sure, but probably Caran d'Ache Chomatics

  • @efeocakoglu1969
    @efeocakoglu1969 3 года назад

    What is the nib

  • @stargazer1359
    @stargazer1359 4 года назад

    Rose gold, very nice.

  • @allmancolin
    @allmancolin 8 лет назад +3

    Hi Lewis, I like the Gillio leather folio in your review - is it A4 or A5 size ?

    • @lewisdoyle
      @lewisdoyle  7 лет назад +1

      Colin Surman Hi, its an A5 pad. apologies for the delay!

  • @stevebriner3362
    @stevebriner3362 5 лет назад

    Just curious, why did you stop doing pen videos?

    • @lewisdoyle
      @lewisdoyle  5 лет назад +4

      Steve Briner no reason. I will do another when I buy a pen worthy enough 😁

    • @stevebriner3362
      @stevebriner3362 5 лет назад +1

      @@lewisdoyle awesome! Don't get me wrong. I do love your Bible reviews, but also really enjoy the tech and pen vids as well. 👍

  • @JimDobie
    @JimDobie Год назад

    Really? Eight minutes of chatter before pen hits the paper?

    • @lewisdoyle
      @lewisdoyle  Год назад

      Really? 7 years of delay before writing a comment?

  • @erturkakgul6684
    @erturkakgul6684 5 лет назад +1

    Nib size?

  • @galaxyguy6663
    @galaxyguy6663 6 лет назад

    I have a montblac pen and its 149

  • @lestar7555
    @lestar7555 6 лет назад

    Gold or red gold ?

  • @maquero007
    @maquero007 6 лет назад

    M nib?

    • @dab7963
      @dab7963 3 года назад +1

      Looks like a Fine nib. I wish he would have told us.