I have enjoyed writing with my 149 since I purchased it in 1984. Over the years, it has been a reliable anchor in my array of fountain pens. My preference for fountain pens began in the 1950s, as a student, when we learned to write with nib pens, dipping into the ink bottle in the inkwell in the school desk. In the ‘60s, I used Parker pens in university, and in 1966 I bought a Lamy 2000 to write my Masters thesis. I encountered several Montblanc aficionados in the ‘80s, and discovered the unique excellence of the Montblanc “Diplomat” 149. The pen became my “daily writer” and held that role for many years. In recent years, my 149, showing the patina of a well used creative tool, is semi-retired, but remains my preferred selection for special assignments, and it will ultimately be passed down to my children, who are well aware of how attached I have been to this very treasured possession.
Yep! we dipped those inkwells in the 50's in the NY public schools. The teacher dispenced pens, & there was an ink monitor. A very lucrative,& honored position for a 10-11 year old. He or she poured everyone's ink. LOL. Still love to draw with dipper or fountain 70 years later.
I've been using fountain pens since I was a child, and I have a deep affection for them. Especially as a Chinese, we weren't allowed to use fountain pens to practice writing Chinese characters and calligraphy until the third grade of elementary school, when I was about nine years old. Therefore, using a fountain pen is a unique experience, a symbol of growth and maturity. Now, at almost forty years old, while most of my work has been replaced by computers, I still prefer to use fountain pens for daily writing practice.
I've owned one or more 149 pens for 48 years. I bought my first one because I needed a pen with a very large ink capacity and there weren't too many options in 1972 in rural PA. I own many pens now, but picking up a 149 has that emotional sensation of "coming home" in my right hand. I have a somewhat large palm and short fingers, yet the 149.fits me perfectly. I tried a 146 and was so dissatisfied that I sold it.
@@mfsquare1533 best thing you can do is look actively on physical flea markets - not online - I've often seen people post up good finds, sometimes a montblanc 149 in great condition for only 6 dollars. Good luck!
My first luxury pen came via gift and was a Montblanc 149 (mid-1990s, so still metal piston). I confess I had no idea how much it had cost. Although a university business professor, I am somewhat oblivious to luxury trademarks (never had to have a Lexus when the top end Toyota was great, for example; truth is I drive a Subaru). Here is my experience. I was disturbed by the ink constantly collecting in the cap and ending up on the nib & section, so I asked our architect, a German who always wrote with a 149. His comment, “Oh, that is just a part of the experience. You must always have a cleaning cloth.” I could talk of other disappointments. Now that, in old age and retirement, I have converted wholly to the fountain pen, I can emphatically say that I do not believe the Montblanc pens are the world’s best. It is a visible trademark and is impressive, especially to the snob-based executives in NYC and other capitals. At the top end, I consider my Pelikan M1000 and M800s to be better. I would consider my Pilot Custom Urushi and my Sailor King of Pen superior. Since I never pay more than $750 for a fountain pen, I cannot comment on the ultra expensive Grail pens of the elite collectors. So, while I prize my Montblanc 149, I seldom use it. I do not carry it, especially after the cap came unscrewed in my most expensive suit’s inside coat pocket, ruining the suit. (I am bitterly disappointed in the quality of the Montblanc Writer’s Edition, Charles Dickens version, with a piston likely to fail soon; it was my most expensive purchase and does write well.) In summary, the Montblanc 149 Meisterstuck is a good fountain pen. It will impress your fellow executives (unless you are practicing law in a smaller city, or teaching law, where they will likely think you shallow.) However, it is definitely not the world’s best fountain pen. If you use a medium point or higher, likely the best everyday writing fountain pen is still the Lamy 2000, but the snobs will scoff at your everyman’s choice. The Lamy 2000 is a masterful design, with a nib that always stays wet and easy to write, never leaves ink on my fingers (with a semi-hooded nib), and is not blatantly garish to anyone. It was intentionally designed by German engineers and designed for its warm touch, its Bauhaus simplicity, and its functioning superiority. After all, it is a fountain pen you need rather than a symbol of your superior disposable income. At around 1/10th the price of the Montblanc 149, I think it shows me the kind of professional I want advising me financially.
Thank you so much for making the time to write this and share this. I am not at the stage in life where I can say that $650 is insignificant, but I have always enjoyed fountain pens. My favourite is actually a garishly coloured Lamy Safari which my father got me as a graduation present when I finished undergrad. I've been thinking of getting myself my first Mont Blanc as a (post-) graduation present for myself today 7 years later; but with brands like these it's hard to tell how much of the reputation is the quality of the product per se as opposed to just the image of exclusivity created by the high price point. Your comment made me stop ruminating about this, this money's better spent on a trip I will remember.
I have many pens that vary from moderate to high price. I found a new 149 with a triple broad oblique nib that has rendered my entire collection useless now😊. This 149 is so smooth that I don’t even notice it on the paper. By far my best experience ever and doubt it can be duplicated. Thanks for this video
I've owned several #146s (in various forms .. standard, Ramses II, etc) since the 1980s and find them to be my favorite over all pen. I bought my first #149 two years ago, and after some nib work by a nibmeister, It now is a favorite writer. The size is larger than I prefer, but when in the mood ... it's my favorite larger pen. I don't often get caught up in the commercialization/fashion/marketing hype aspects of pens, but do enjoy unique design, filling systems, materials, nib grinds. However there is something timeless about the #149 that I've denied myself for too long and I'm glad I finally 'gave in'. It's a stunning pen and that nib ... oh what a nib!!!! Thanks for a terrific video. whether you planned it or not ... you have really struck a chord with a lot of folks.
Keep going back to this video, so soothing. :) Quick note in regards to your written content: MB 149 was certainly not introduced in 1924, but a lot later - in 1952. The year you mentioned was for the very first Meisterstuck (which had little to do with the streamlined, cigar-shaped styling started in the 1950s that we recognize today).
The Meisterstück 149 was my grail pen for 15 years or so. I finally acquired one almost a year ago. In that time, I’ve gotten a few other grail worthy, or potentially grail worthy pens (Pilot Custom 845, Visconti Homo Sapiens Bronze Age, Aurora 88 and Optima), and no matter how much I enjoy those others, I always gravitate back to the 149. Probably because I built it up for so long in my estimation, but ultimately, the way it feels in my hand, it’s buttery smoothness on the page, I could use it for hours and hours and not feel the slightest hint of a hand cramp. I think it’s magnificent.
I find that Montblanc's marketing and pricing strategy is so focused on these pens to be the iconic signature pen (very successfully I might add) that people forget how good the Montblanc nibs are. I agree that it is a large pen but it's mainly the girth of the 149 that is a hit or miss for different hand sizes and grips. I personally don't mind it eventhough I have small hands. I love my 149s; I acquired all of the oblique nibs they made over the years, and even the latest 'modern flex' nib they came out with, is an unexpectedly great expressive nib. I find myself coming back to these particular pens in my collection mainly for the writing experience. Funnily enough, I have never used any of them for signing anything throughout the years... maybe I should at some point. Just to fulfill its "iconic purpose" 😁
my wife gave me one on our first anniversary, 25 years later, i still use that same pen every single day, it had belonged to her grandfather, who bought it when it first launched in 1924, so its priceless, she told me "my grandfather used to tell me that the pen was the key to a mans success, and that when he died he left the pen to me saying to give this to the man you love, that way he will always be successful", i also learned that the pen had survived nagasaki being bombed, my wifes late grandfather was living on the outskirts of nagasaki when the bomb dropped, when he went through the rubble the only thing in tact and undamaged was his pen
I have owned one since 1983 and still consider it my favorite pen of my collection. Never fails to give great satisfaction when writing. End of story. It is the Diplomat model.
Happy Fountain Pen Day, and I admire your penmanship. The music sounds very calming any time I like to write with my pens for long writing sessions. I only own four of my pens and still a beginner for almost 4 years! I would love to experiment different varieties when I'm comfortable spending a bit more money. Keep writing, Hari
I actually use a Montblanc Walt Disney special edition because I’ve loved Disney since I was a kid and because I know the Montblanc company is a quality company. I’ve been writing almost non stop for a month and I am not disappointed at all.
I don't have the most extensive or expensive collection, but I do happen to own an EF 149. It writes incredibly smoothly, has a nice bounce, almost feels italic in how sharp the edges of the nib are, and is sufficiently wet on the page. This being said I still reach for my custom 823, platinum 3776, or sailor 1911 progear more often. Something about the size and lack of gradiant in the diameter of the section put me off when considering it for everyday use.
Inherited my father's montblanc collection (8/9 pens & pencils) including a 149, love it. Only issues are occasional flow problems, however that is most likely maintenance / nib.
The audio quality and the timbre of your voice makes you sound as if you are flying a 747 and giving an update from the cockpit during a most enjoyable flight.
I bought a new 149 in Rose Gold about 2 years ago. Have large hands, so I find the 149 fits me well. Was it worth the money? For me it was. It has, however, killed my pen collecting habit. Perhaps when the shock of the price has worn off, I'll start buying pens again 😀
Grail pen ... I dunno, maybe. What I do know, I love mine! I recently purchased it new at 60% off retail. Still a lot of money, but well worth it, in my opinion! Now, I finally see what all the "hu bub" is about. I prefer girthier pens, and this pen fits the bill. What does surprise me, it's not as big as everyone makes it out to be. I just inked it up for the first time, and it's in this month's rotation!
I also forgot to mention .. there are certain classic products with classic designs that have stood the test of time and are often the gold standard against which all other designs are compared against ie - a Hasselblad medium format camera , a Rolex Day Date, a Porsche 911. The MB 149 is in that group
I am sitting here, actually all I can do is sit….orthopedic issues….and I am absorbed by the music and your droll commentary on the length of the video. It may be challenging, but I am determined to reach the finish line! It took me four years to get here…..I’m statin’! Cheers! Jim
I just love love love the 149, perfect size, perfect grip, perfect weight. Unfortunately, the modern ones stand no chance against the ones produced in the 1960s and 1970s. I love them so much I have over 10+ of these urushi and Maki in many designs (I know, I’m crazy) 😆😆
Personally, I’m not a fan of how light the 149 is for its size. A little over a year ago, before the world closed down, I was debating between getting a 149 and a Visconti Homo Sapiens Bronze Age. I ultimately went with the Visconti because while I absolutely love the feel of the nib on the 149, it didn’t feel substantial in hand. That’s said, I have a 146 that I absolutely love because the weight feels right for that size
First and foremost, I thoroughly enjoyed your handwriting and the proper holding of your fountain pen. I can assure you, when ever I observe the improper holding of a fine writing instrument I stop the video. I do not go any further. From the beginning, I was modeled on the appropriate way of holding the pen and meticulously notorious regarding the orchestration, structure and flow of each letter penned. In your case, you have demonstrated the correct use of the pen and lettering! There is one exception, a Master Penman. They are at the top of their class. Outstanding presentation and commentary! Semper Fi
Interestingly I got a 146 calligraphy flex after holding briefly a 149 and thinking it was too big. I was also disappointed by one m800 (thought it was uncomfortable at first). After a few months of using the mb 146 and m800, a friend showed my their mb 149 and I thought it was pretty confortable. I don't know if it is also getting adjusted to the material/weight and shape of the grip, but it did evolved over time. I was also initially put off by m1000, but now I know better: never say never. Plus, I agree with you that B or BB are nice with bigger pens!
Well it's my grail pen. I bought my first 149 when I graduated from law school, now many years ago. (1977.) It is not too big. I adore big pens. ( I used to say that writing with my 149 is like writing with a carrot, but I mean that with affection.) It almost writes by itself. No stress, no tiring. I lost my very first 149 in 1977 and promptly bought another. This last pen I had engraved with my initials, in a somewhat confused effort to keep from losing it (??) This pen I kept for many years, and it suffered the knocks of use and aging. So I sent it to the shop about ten years ago, and they found that the only part they could save was the golden clip. Is it the same pen? Without getting into metaphysics will say that it still writes as beautifully as it did so many years ago.
I have the pleasure of owning a Namiki Nippon Art Maki-e and whilst I can appreciate the Mont Blanc, you need to try a Namiki. It takes writing to an even higher level. Even if you don't bite the bullet and buy one, you should find somewhere you can try one out. You won't regret it.
I was gifted the classic size many years ago from my aunt as during her position she was gifted such things from all kinds of succesful people. She said the converter is broken. I told myself this is a nice looking pen but didn't know how to get the converter repaired. After years I got to know of this brand and I regret not storing it better as I thought it was a regular cheap pen. When I replace the converter, I'm interested how will it write. I got a few letters out of it and it felt smooth. It has some scratches but when I found how much do these pens cost, I'm hoping on becoming a succesful person to buy Meisterstuck 149
Lovely review. Didn’t get the nib size. I purchased mine new back in 2011 in nib size B. Like your pen, occasionally suffers from hard starts . I learned that if i hold mine perpendicular to the paper rather than slanted , it will write every time although that’s not the most comfortable position. Is the pen worth it? To me absolutely but , like you said, at the old prices . My criteria for pens in my collection i guess is aesthetics, build quality, interesting nibs . For me, i also enjoy the big pens ie 149, M1000, etc. There is something else, something intangible associated with a luxury item “ a feel good factor” and I think MB has it! Anyway, came across your review and I enjoyed it
I like your hand writing ✍ It's very Stylish and Elegant. I'm sure you can write ✍ like this with any other comman pen 🖊 too and most importantly I believe that good thoughts and right wisdom is important if you are writing ✍ a book 📖 or a novel. It doesn't matter what type of pen you use all that matter is your beautiful mind and thoughts you are pening down on a paper.
I love my MB 146 and 149. I simply ignore the haters. For me it is the pen - everything else is just a rip off or wannabe. My grail pen is a Montegrappa Age of Discovery that I will never possibly own. My 'realistic' grail pen would be a 149 in British Racing Green but that's probably never going to happen. I asked them to make one and they ignored me. The company is like a pedigree cat: independent and haughty, who barely deign to acknowledge their customers. I agree that the vintage ones are better, isn't that the case with most things?
Anyone who is in question about if the 149 will be comfortable in hand can purchase a montverde sequoia. I see them as low as 50$, & there about the same dimensions as the 149. Not a bad pen either for the price.
For many years my two 149s were actually my cheapest fountain pens, as I collect Montblanc Writers editions and Special Characters editions as well, with the occasional Patrons of the Arts. I realise how fortunate I am to have lived for 15 years in a country with no income taxes to pay and a great job. However, amidst all of these expensive pens, the 149s are by far my favorites. They feel good in my hand and write superbly. I now own pens from other brands, like PenBBS, Pelikan, Twsbi, Kaweko, Montegrappa, Graf von Faber-Castel, Parker and Pilot. At least a couple of them are clear contenders to the 149, but I have a much stronger emotional attachment to the 149s.
I have 3 Montblanc fountain pens, namely, 1 Solitaire blue hour legrand and 2 JFK (one burgundy and one dark blue); I am not sure if the on-line sellers really gave me nib "f" as per my order. If I am going to buy another Montblanc, I have no doubt to choose this iconic 149. Can you tell the one in the video is "M" or "F"nib?
I wanted a 149, but when I held it, it was way too big, so I settled for a 146. I got it with standard medium nib, but it was just not dramatic enough for me. I then requested the nib to be changed to Oblique Broad. Instantly, it became a different beast. The swirls, the loops and the swings were spilling out with frenzy. The ink became alive too. Overall, the 146 delivers. No regrets.
Great! One of my best combo, fountain pen and good drink ✒️🥃. We have to try to don't skip the video, because we lost the essence of beauty, everything needs its time. Instead of a particular pen I would like to see a new ink, the Robert Oster river of fire with different nib size. Thanks
149 is a fantastic pen. I do not own one. I do own a 145. Very smooth but way too small for me. My grail pen is the Pelikan m600 and m800. I own both. The M800 is a perfect size for me, for extended periods of time. It also looks very regal to me. Grail pens: must be classic but stylish Smooth nib Balanced weight to pen. Stylish nib Postable cap. I also like the understated but stylish look of the Lamy 2000
I use a Pilot Custom heritage 912 with the falcon super flex fa nib. It cost me only £130 from Japan and I love it so much. 4 years in everyday use without problems. I us Pilot iroshusuki inks with it
I bought my 149 in 1976. It’s a fantastic pen to use, 1 also have a 146, it to is a fantastic pen. BUT, they both have a problem, don’t carry your pens in your coat pocket as they will sweat around the knob and you will end up with ink everywhere.
I just bought one, with original case and paperwork from goodwill for $9.99. I assume I did pretty good. The paperwork is dated 10/88 It’s well used, but I still feel like it was worth the $10 :)
I've written with many 149s over the years. There are pens that cost less than $300 US new that are more consistent and noticeably better writters. Therefore, I rarely have the 149 inked.
I'm concidering to make this pen one of my life goals if I ever get to make enough money but I'm not sure if the material is worth the high price. I just got into the fountain pen business a short time ago and my little pen collection mysteriously disappeared. Unpleasant but it's no big tragedy as my pens are mont high schooler as I'd call them haha. By the way stay strong during this nasty pandemic :-)
I got the 149 first, but the grip section was too thick and the nib too long. I gave it as a present to someone who would enjoy it more. Recently I got the 146 with calligraphy nib, really nice, even though the nib isn't flexing the much (compared to the FA nib on my namiki, because I swap nibs XD). Nice light pen, and really great finish. I must say that my most pleasant pen isn't my biggest and heaviest, which is the ASC bologna extra, but the Capless LS. The heavier body (compared to the standard Capless) makes the nib very springy and it's really hard to stop writing with it...
Sadly, my 149 that I bought for my birthday has some pretty bad skipping problem. After going to the local boutique several times, they admitted that they can't find anything wrong with it (though they do recognise the problem) and said that they will be sending it to a repair centre in another country. It has been a couple of months and I have not got it back yet. It feels like a perfect pen in my hand, though. I have larger than average hands and the 149 seems to fit right in. Too bad I could never have enjoyed writing with it so far. Well, here's to hope that it will come back to me soon and without any other problems - like gotten snapped in half during transit or something like that.
@@awritingguyAWG Happy to come back and report that, while the story dragged on for far longer than it should have, it does have a happy ending. After the pen travelled back and forth a few times between me and the repair centre, each time with different part replaced and the problem unfixed, they decided to just do the obvious and check if the nib was faulty, something they didn't want to do before due to the cost of replacing the nib. Though they warned me that the pen was long post the 6 week free nib exchange period and they might not be able to replace it, once it was clear that the problem was with the nib, they just replaced it for me, free of charge. Now it is indeed a perfect pen for me, though I had to went through hell to get it repaired to this condition. Seriously, visitting the boutique, which was not close to my house, bi-weekly from October to April was not a fun business.
Is this a fine or medium nib ? Thank you for the lovely video and samples. Ok i got the answer by scrolling the comments and seeing your reply. Its an EF. But your writing is so elegant. I initially thought it was a Fine nib
In answer to your question: Definitely not; there are a number of salient factors in choosing a GRAIL pen - dimensions, nib type & size; aesthetics - colour, accents - silvered, gold, black - or indeed, any metal/plastic finish in between. I always consider the true acid test, is of longevity, ergo, how long can you write with any, one implement before fatigue sets in....for myself, the longer the better - so ergonomics (& therefore comfort) are significant. I actually own a 149, as well as a couple of 146's - all work for me, because I have large hands; I think the nib size in & of itself is not really important - but that's my opinion. Being the flagship model of the Montblanc brand, well certainly, it's a wonderful scribe - the nib is smoothness itself; I purchased mine previously owned - the modern 149's are not as well built, & hence my decision to buy second-hand; mine was manufactured in the early '80's, so I know it's one of the more solid models. MB tend to run thru' phases of quality control: Currently, I don't believe they're on top of their game just now - reasons for which are not immediately apparent (& no, it has nothing to do with Covid-19). If you're looking to buy one, go for the models constructed in the 1940's, '50's, '60's, & '80's - these are the best decades to select from. Thank you for Satie - always a soothing audible balm - stay safe, Sir :)
You are right, i want a single good luxury pen for signatures, important documents etc, 149 MSRP in my country is +1000$ which is nuts, MB I think is a hyped brand,, my other choice is sailor king of pen
& that's understood, Mohnnad - perhaps look around in the 'previously owned' sections of say, e-bay; a MB 149 or a Sailor KOP used is always a far more attractive solution - but ensure that the seller has (at least) 99% for their sales & read the feedback. Distance Selling Regulations to any country have to be adhered to - so at worst, if the scribe does not satisfy, you can have your moneys returned, irrespective of the 'No Returns' policy the seller so states....I wish you well in your hunt for that especial writing instrument...& a Happy New Year to you !! 🙂
the mont blanc pouch is like a briefcase pouch . its for like sticking out in a briefcase , i have other visions and ideas for mont blanc pouches ...if i could just get someone to return my calls...
Hello Sir, very nice writing. I have a 149 fine nib, 14 k. It is not writing well, inkflow is poor. model with ebonite feed. W-Germany. What can be the reason?
The 149 is as big as my Montblanc highlighter. I like the highlighter size to highlight. But would be too big for me to write. I go with the 146 because its the same as my mont roller pen and mont mechanical pencil
Fantastic video and explanation of the specifics. From watching your videos I've found the courage to experiment with different pens and manufacturers which was extremely satisfying. Can I ask the nib size of this pen? (EF, F, or..) I am cautiously thinking of acquiring a 149 and it would be very helpful for making the right choice for me.
I bought a mint 149 with a fine nib in 2020 and I loved the body and the writing smoothness. A gorgeous instrument. However, the character of the nib was little different from my OMAS Ogiva EF and my Duofold Fine and so I sold it at no loss. It was an expensive duplicate and I maybe will buy one with a different nib style; an oblique or an italic or the wonderful Calligraphy version. . To be honest, I don’t write a great deal and I do wonder what others use their pens to write ? Mostly notes in a Moleskine, or a very occasional letter/birthday card. I stay away from ballpoints as best I can and use a Duofold pencil in preference. Love to know what you use fountain pens for.
I just found this channel and I love it so much. Also question: Do you write with your hand or your arm, can’t tell. And if you use your hand, when do you plan to use your arm? - I’m trying to write cursive and I heard from a large majority of people that writing with your arm is better.
Grail Pen? That's a loaded question.. let me elaborate. I own 6 Monthblanc pens, besides 2, they're all fountain pens... and by least expensive one by far is the 149.. the remainder are selling for $1900-$2100 right now... I also have an ST Dupont limited of 100 made, with 13 diamonds, and amazing Chinese lacquer work... as well as a Montegrappo EXTRA OTTO custom with fossilized ivory and celluloid body, solid silver plated in gold hardware, etc.. with a cost 4 times that of a 149... they are almost all objectively finer and more "Grail" worthy than the 149... BUT.. the 149 is a benchmark pen.. it's a standard pen of it's kind.. a writers pen, with a uniquely large nib.. (I happen to have the B)... so it's a must have for ANY collector in my mind, but not really a grail pen.
Can't speak for his other videos, but this is Spencerian. No offense intended, but, "font" is only used in reference to printed material (newspapers, signs, &c.)
@@Morpheus1910 thank you so much for your comment! So, is "script style" or "form of handwriting" correct? Yes, it is spencerian. He did reply me on Instagram.
I have enjoyed writing with my 149 since I purchased it in 1984.
Over the years, it has been a reliable anchor in my array of fountain pens.
My preference for fountain pens began in the 1950s, as a student, when we learned to write with nib pens, dipping into the ink bottle in the inkwell in the school desk. In the ‘60s, I used Parker pens in university, and in 1966 I bought a Lamy 2000 to write my Masters thesis. I encountered several Montblanc aficionados in the ‘80s, and discovered the unique excellence of the Montblanc “Diplomat” 149. The pen became my “daily writer” and held that role for many years. In recent years, my 149, showing the patina of a well used creative tool, is semi-retired, but remains my preferred selection for special assignments, and it will ultimately be passed down to my children, who are well aware of how attached I have been to this very treasured possession.
that's a lovely story and it's really touching when an instrument gets pass down to the next generation - An
Amazing, thanks for sharing your history with us.
Yep! we dipped those inkwells in the 50's in the NY public schools. The teacher dispenced pens, & there was an ink monitor. A very lucrative,& honored position for a 10-11 year old. He or she poured everyone's ink. LOL. Still love to draw with dipper or fountain 70 years later.
I've been using fountain pens since I was a child, and I have a deep affection for them. Especially as a Chinese, we weren't allowed to use fountain pens to practice writing Chinese characters and calligraphy until the third grade of elementary school, when I was about nine years old. Therefore, using a fountain pen is a unique experience, a symbol of growth and maturity. Now, at almost forty years old, while most of my work has been replaced by computers, I still prefer to use fountain pens for daily writing practice.
I've owned one or more 149 pens for 48 years. I bought my first one because I needed a pen with a very large ink capacity and there weren't too many options in 1972 in rural PA. I own many pens now, but picking up a 149 has that emotional sensation of "coming home" in my right hand. I have a somewhat large palm and short fingers, yet the 149.fits me perfectly. I tried a 146 and was so dissatisfied that I sold it.
It’s a wonderful story, that 149 has definitely been serving you well, and glad to know it’s a dependable pen for that many years - An
Joel can you please send me a montblanc pen please .As I don't have the money but I want use it as you told you have so many pens can you give me one.
Wonderful and blessed
@@mfsquare1533 best thing you can do is look actively on physical flea markets - not online - I've often seen people post up good finds, sometimes a montblanc 149 in great condition for only 6 dollars. Good luck!
@@manamana7712 Thank you
why did I watch 40 minutes of this and actually... enjoy it? Subscribed.
My first luxury pen came via gift and was a Montblanc 149 (mid-1990s, so still metal piston). I confess I had no idea how much it had cost. Although a university business professor, I am somewhat oblivious to luxury trademarks (never had to have a Lexus when the top end Toyota was great, for example; truth is I drive a Subaru). Here is my experience. I was disturbed by the ink constantly collecting in the cap and ending up on the nib & section, so I asked our architect, a German who always wrote with a 149. His comment, “Oh, that is just a part of the experience. You must always have a cleaning cloth.” I could talk of other disappointments. Now that, in old age and retirement, I have converted wholly to the fountain pen, I can emphatically say that I do not believe the Montblanc pens are the world’s best. It is a visible trademark and is impressive, especially to the snob-based executives in NYC and other capitals. At the top end, I consider my Pelikan M1000 and M800s to be better. I would consider my Pilot Custom Urushi and my Sailor King of Pen superior. Since I never pay more than $750 for a fountain pen, I cannot comment on the ultra expensive Grail pens of the elite collectors. So, while I prize my Montblanc 149, I seldom use it. I do not carry it, especially after the cap came unscrewed in my most expensive suit’s inside coat pocket, ruining the suit. (I am bitterly disappointed in the quality of the Montblanc Writer’s Edition, Charles Dickens version, with a piston likely to fail soon; it was my most expensive purchase and does write well.) In summary, the Montblanc 149 Meisterstuck is a good fountain pen. It will impress your fellow executives (unless you are practicing law in a smaller city, or teaching law, where they will likely think you shallow.) However, it is definitely not the world’s best fountain pen. If you use a medium point or higher, likely the best everyday writing fountain pen is still the Lamy 2000, but the snobs will scoff at your everyman’s choice. The Lamy 2000 is a masterful design, with a nib that always stays wet and easy to write, never leaves ink on my fingers (with a semi-hooded nib), and is not blatantly garish to anyone. It was intentionally designed by German engineers and designed for its warm touch, its Bauhaus simplicity, and its functioning superiority. After all, it is a fountain pen you need rather than a symbol of your superior disposable income. At around 1/10th the price of the Montblanc 149, I think it shows me the kind of professional I want advising me financially.
Thank you so much for making the time to write this and share this. I am not at the stage in life where I can say that $650 is insignificant, but I have always enjoyed fountain pens. My favourite is actually a garishly coloured Lamy Safari which my father got me as a graduation present when I finished undergrad. I've been thinking of getting myself my first Mont Blanc as a (post-) graduation present for myself today 7 years later; but with brands like these it's hard to tell how much of the reputation is the quality of the product per se as opposed to just the image of exclusivity created by the high price point. Your comment made me stop ruminating about this, this money's better spent on a trip I will remember.
I have many pens that vary from moderate to high price. I found a new 149 with a triple broad oblique nib that has rendered my entire collection useless now😊. This 149 is so smooth that I don’t even notice it on the paper. By far my best experience ever and doubt it can be duplicated. Thanks for this video
I've owned several #146s (in various forms .. standard, Ramses II, etc) since the 1980s and find them to be my favorite over all pen. I bought my first #149 two years ago, and after some nib work by a nibmeister, It now is a favorite writer. The size is larger than I prefer, but when in the mood ... it's my favorite larger pen. I don't often get caught up in the commercialization/fashion/marketing hype aspects of pens, but do enjoy unique design, filling systems, materials, nib grinds. However there is something timeless about the #149 that I've denied myself for too long and I'm glad I finally 'gave in'. It's a stunning pen and that nib ... oh what a nib!!!! Thanks for a terrific video. whether you planned it or not ... you have really struck a chord with a lot of folks.
this is the greatest pen review on this platform, hands down, pens up. love the captions lmao
Keep going back to this video, so soothing. :)
Quick note in regards to your written content: MB 149 was certainly not introduced in 1924, but a lot later - in 1952. The year you mentioned was for the very first Meisterstuck (which had little to do with the streamlined, cigar-shaped styling started in the 1950s that we recognize today).
The Meisterstück 149 was my grail pen for 15 years or so. I finally acquired one almost a year ago. In that time, I’ve gotten a few other grail worthy, or potentially grail worthy pens (Pilot Custom 845, Visconti Homo Sapiens Bronze Age, Aurora 88 and Optima), and no matter how much I enjoy those others, I always gravitate back to the 149. Probably because I built it up for so long in my estimation, but ultimately, the way it feels in my hand, it’s buttery smoothness on the page, I could use it for hours and hours and not feel the slightest hint of a hand cramp. I think it’s magnificent.
Thank you for sharing your experience and it’s always wonderful to have such an instrument you enjoy using - An
I find that Montblanc's marketing and pricing strategy is so focused on these pens to be the iconic signature pen (very successfully I might add) that people forget how good the Montblanc nibs are. I agree that it is a large pen but it's mainly the girth of the 149 that is a hit or miss for different hand sizes and grips. I personally don't mind it eventhough I have small hands. I love my 149s; I acquired all of the oblique nibs they made over the years, and even the latest 'modern flex' nib they came out with, is an unexpectedly great expressive nib. I find myself coming back to these particular pens in my collection mainly for the writing experience. Funnily enough, I have never used any of them for signing anything throughout the years... maybe I should at some point. Just to fulfill its "iconic purpose" 😁
my wife gave me one on our first anniversary, 25 years later, i still use that same pen every single day, it had belonged to her grandfather, who bought it when it first launched in 1924, so its priceless, she told me "my grandfather used to tell me that the pen was the key to a mans success, and that when he died he left the pen to me saying to give this to the man you love, that way he will always be successful", i also learned that the pen had survived nagasaki being bombed, my wifes late grandfather was living on the outskirts of nagasaki when the bomb dropped, when he went through the rubble the only thing in tact and undamaged was his pen
lovely story and that's what keeps me in the fountain pen community! thank you for sharing
An
I have owned one since 1983 and still consider it my favorite pen of my collection. Never fails to give great satisfaction when writing. End of story. It is the Diplomat model.
Happy Fountain Pen Day, and I admire your penmanship. The music sounds very calming any time I like to write with my pens for long writing sessions. I only own four of my pens and still a beginner for almost 4 years!
I would love to experiment different varieties when I'm comfortable spending a bit more money.
Keep writing,
Hari
thank you for the support and hope my videos could be of help whenever you want to make a new purchase - An
I actually use a Montblanc Walt Disney special edition because I’ve loved Disney since I was a kid and because I know the Montblanc company is a quality company. I’ve been writing almost non stop for a month and I am not disappointed at all.
Truly a delight observing your writing. Keep writing!
I don't have the most extensive or expensive collection, but I do happen to own an EF 149. It writes incredibly smoothly, has a nice bounce, almost feels italic in how sharp the edges of the nib are, and is sufficiently wet on the page. This being said I still reach for my custom 823, platinum 3776, or sailor 1911 progear more often. Something about the size and lack of gradiant in the diameter of the section put me off when considering it for everyday use.
Inherited my father's montblanc collection (8/9 pens & pencils) including a 149, love it. Only issues are occasional flow problems, however that is most likely maintenance / nib.
The audio quality and the timbre of your voice makes you sound as if you are flying a 747 and giving an update from the cockpit during a most enjoyable flight.
Are you a plane geek, because the 747-100 is my favorite plane!
I bought a new 149 in Rose Gold about 2 years ago.
Have large hands, so I find the 149 fits me well.
Was it worth the money? For me it was.
It has, however, killed my pen collecting habit.
Perhaps when the shock of the price has worn off, I'll start buying pens again 😀
I love your speaking english
Very easy to understand for me. I love Meisterstuck pens
I’ve never handled the 149, but even my 146 feels a little big at times. With that said, once I’m writing with it, it feels perfect.
Grail pen ... I dunno, maybe. What I do know, I love mine! I recently purchased it new at 60% off retail. Still a lot of money, but well worth it, in my opinion! Now, I finally see what all the "hu bub" is about. I prefer girthier pens, and this pen fits the bill. What does surprise me, it's not as big as everyone makes it out to be. I just inked it up for the first time, and it's in this month's rotation!
glad you've found a pen you love! - An
where did you buy?
I also forgot to mention .. there are certain classic products with classic designs that have stood the test of time and are often the gold standard against which all other designs are compared against ie - a Hasselblad medium format camera , a Rolex Day Date, a Porsche 911. The MB 149 is in that group
I am fortunate to have two of those four.
A fine Spencerian hand. Most attractive!
I am sitting here, actually all I can do is sit….orthopedic issues….and I am absorbed by the music and your droll commentary on the length of the video. It may be challenging, but I am determined to reach the finish line! It took me four years to get here…..I’m statin’!
Cheers!
Jim
It’s a nice signature pen. It’s very well made and a pleasure to use. I find it too clumsy for everyday use and I only use it at home.
I just love love love the 149, perfect size, perfect grip, perfect weight. Unfortunately, the modern ones stand no chance against the ones produced in the 1960s and 1970s. I love them so much I have over 10+ of these urushi and Maki in many designs (I know, I’m crazy) 😆😆
Beautiful hand writing
Personally, I’m not a fan of how light the 149 is for its size. A little over a year ago, before the world closed down, I was debating between getting a 149 and a Visconti Homo Sapiens Bronze Age. I ultimately went with the Visconti because while I absolutely love the feel of the nib on the 149, it didn’t feel substantial in hand. That’s said, I have a 146 that I absolutely love because the weight feels right for that size
I like your hand writing. Thank you for this lovely video. ♡
The 149 is a spectacular pen with an outstanding nib.
First and foremost, I thoroughly enjoyed your handwriting and the proper holding of your fountain pen. I can assure you, when ever I observe the improper holding of a fine writing instrument I stop the video. I do not go any further. From the beginning, I was modeled on the appropriate way of holding the pen and meticulously notorious regarding the orchestration, structure and flow of each letter penned. In your case, you have demonstrated the correct use of the pen and lettering!
There is one exception, a Master Penman. They are at the top of their class. Outstanding presentation and commentary! Semper Fi
Interestingly I got a 146 calligraphy flex after holding briefly a 149 and thinking it was too big. I was also disappointed by one m800 (thought it was uncomfortable at first). After a few months of using the mb 146 and m800, a friend showed my their mb 149 and I thought it was pretty confortable. I don't know if it is also getting adjusted to the material/weight and shape of the grip, but it did evolved over time. I was also initially put off by m1000, but now I know better: never say never. Plus, I agree with you that B or BB are nice with bigger pens!
Great video, do you happen to know which nib you are using, EF, F, M?
Yeah, that would be good to know. I'm guessing either F or M. FWIW, F will act like a M on some papers.
Do you have writing videos with MontBlanc ballpoint and rollerball pens?
I have a 146 and a 149. I love them both, the 146 has a medium nib and the 149 is a broad.
What size is the nib on the 149 in this video? Fine? Medium? Would be useful to know.
Well it's my grail pen. I bought my first 149 when I graduated from law school, now many years ago. (1977.) It is not too big. I adore big pens. ( I used to say that writing with my 149 is like writing with a carrot, but I mean that with affection.) It almost writes by itself. No stress, no tiring.
I lost my very first 149 in 1977 and promptly bought another. This last pen I had engraved with my initials, in a somewhat confused effort to keep from losing it (??) This pen I kept for many years, and it suffered the knocks of use and aging. So I sent it to the shop about ten years ago, and they found that the only part they could save was the golden clip. Is it the same pen? Without getting into metaphysics will say that it still writes as beautifully as it did so many years ago.
I have the pleasure of owning a Namiki Nippon Art Maki-e and whilst I can appreciate the Mont Blanc, you need to try a Namiki. It takes writing to an even higher level. Even if you don't bite the bullet and buy one, you should find somewhere you can try one out. You won't regret it.
I was gifted the classic size many years ago from my aunt as during her position she was gifted such things from all kinds of succesful people. She said the converter is broken. I told myself this is a nice looking pen but didn't know how to get the converter repaired. After years I got to know of this brand and I regret not storing it better as I thought it was a regular cheap pen. When I replace the converter, I'm interested how will it write. I got a few letters out of it and it felt smooth. It has some scratches but when I found how much do these pens cost, I'm hoping on becoming a succesful person to buy Meisterstuck 149
Wow, this is definately one the most worthy handwriting that matches the Pen perfectly.
The beauty seems to diminish compared to the writing. 👍
thank you for the compliment! - An
Lovely review. Didn’t get the nib size. I purchased mine new back in 2011 in nib size B. Like your pen, occasionally suffers from hard starts . I learned that if i hold mine perpendicular to the paper rather than slanted , it will write every time although that’s not the most comfortable position. Is the pen worth it? To me absolutely but , like you said, at the old prices . My criteria for pens in my collection i guess is aesthetics, build quality, interesting nibs . For me, i also enjoy the big pens ie 149, M1000, etc. There is something else, something intangible associated with a luxury item “ a feel good factor” and I think MB has it! Anyway, came across your review and I enjoyed it
I like your hand writing ✍ It's very Stylish and Elegant. I'm sure you can write ✍ like this with any other comman pen 🖊 too and most importantly I believe that good thoughts and right wisdom is important if you are writing ✍ a book 📖 or a novel. It doesn't matter what type of pen you use all that matter is your beautiful mind and thoughts you are pening down on a paper.
I love my MB 146 and 149. I simply ignore the haters. For me it is the pen - everything else is just a rip off or wannabe.
My grail pen is a Montegrappa Age of Discovery that I will never possibly own.
My 'realistic' grail pen would be a 149 in British Racing Green but that's probably never going to happen. I asked them to make one and they ignored me.
The company is like a pedigree cat: independent and haughty, who barely deign to acknowledge their customers. I agree that the vintage ones are better, isn't that the case with most things?
Anyone who is in question about if the 149 will be comfortable in hand can purchase a montverde sequoia. I see them as low as 50$, & there about the same dimensions as the 149. Not a bad pen either for the price.
I love Parker galaxy.... Derived from its ancestor Parker 45. It fits best in my hand.. and to me the best ergonomically designed pen.
For many years my two 149s were actually my cheapest fountain pens, as I collect Montblanc Writers editions and Special Characters editions as well, with the occasional Patrons of the Arts. I realise how fortunate I am to have lived for 15 years in a country with no income taxes to pay and a great job. However, amidst all of these expensive pens, the 149s are by far my favorites. They feel good in my hand and write superbly. I now own pens from other brands, like PenBBS, Pelikan, Twsbi, Kaweko, Montegrappa, Graf von Faber-Castel, Parker and Pilot. At least a couple of them are clear contenders to the 149, but I have a much stronger emotional attachment to the 149s.
Beautiful writing you have.
I have 3 Montblanc fountain pens, namely, 1 Solitaire blue hour legrand and 2 JFK (one burgundy and one dark blue); I am not sure if the on-line sellers really gave me nib "f" as per my order. If I am going to buy another Montblanc, I have no doubt to choose this iconic 149. Can you tell the one in the video is "M" or "F"nib?
the one in this video is an EF and the line is small compare to the Fs I’ve had - An
@@awritingguyAWG Thank you for your reply. I forgot to say last time that your handwriting is beautiful.
I gave three 149 and it is definitely my goat pen.
I wanted a 149, but when I held it, it was way too big, so I settled for a 146.
I got it with standard medium nib, but it was just not dramatic enough for me.
I then requested the nib to be changed to Oblique Broad.
Instantly, it became a different beast.
The swirls, the loops and the swings were spilling out with frenzy.
The ink became alive too.
Overall, the 146 delivers.
No regrets.
Oblique nibs have their own personalities! Hope to try one some time in the future - An
@@awritingguyAWG Thanks for the heart mate.
Yes, do try the obliques.
The page becomes alive.
Great! One of my best combo, fountain pen and good drink ✒️🥃. We have to try to don't skip the video, because we lost the essence of beauty, everything needs its time. Instead of a particular pen I would like to see a new ink, the Robert Oster river of fire with different nib size. Thanks
Thank you for your kind words my friend; it’s quite difficult to get new inks internationally but I’ll see what I can do - An
@@awritingguyAWG i can suggest you the pilot iroshizuku if it's much easy for you
149 is a fantastic pen. I do not own one. I do own a 145. Very smooth but way too small for me.
My grail pen is the Pelikan m600 and m800. I own both. The M800 is a perfect size for me, for extended periods of time. It also looks very regal to me.
Grail pens:
must be
classic but stylish
Smooth nib
Balanced weight to pen.
Stylish nib
Postable cap.
I also like the understated but stylish look of the Lamy 2000
What lovely manuscript you have!
Beautiful pen.
I wish i could afford one.
I wonder what the original price of the montblanc was in 1924.
Anyone know?
Thanks
I use a Pilot Custom heritage 912 with the falcon super flex fa nib.
It cost me only £130 from Japan and I love it so much. 4 years in everyday use without problems.
I us Pilot iroshusuki inks with it
I bought my 149 in 1976. It’s a fantastic pen to use, 1 also have a 146, it to is a fantastic pen. BUT, they both have a problem, don’t carry your pens in your coat pocket as they will sweat around the knob and you will end up with ink everywhere.
I know this video is 3 years old, but is this a fine (F) nib on your 149? And is it a vintage one or a newer one?
I just bought one, with original case and paperwork from goodwill for $9.99. I assume I did pretty good. The paperwork is dated 10/88
It’s well used, but I still feel like it was worth the $10 :)
I've written with many 149s over the years. There are pens that cost less than $300 US new that are more consistent and noticeably better writters. Therefore, I rarely have the 149 inked.
I'm concidering to make this pen one of my life goals if I ever get to make enough money but I'm not sure if the material is worth the high price. I just got into the fountain pen business a short time ago and my little pen collection mysteriously disappeared. Unpleasant but it's no big tragedy as my pens are mont high schooler as I'd call them haha. By the way stay strong during this nasty pandemic :-)
I got the 149 first, but the grip section was too thick and the nib too long. I gave it as a present to someone who would enjoy it more. Recently I got the 146 with calligraphy nib, really nice, even though the nib isn't flexing the much (compared to the FA nib on my namiki, because I swap nibs XD). Nice light pen, and really great finish. I must say that my most pleasant pen isn't my biggest and heaviest, which is the ASC bologna extra, but the Capless LS. The heavier body (compared to the standard Capless) makes the nib very springy and it's really hard to stop writing with it...
Sadly, my 149 that I bought for my birthday has some pretty bad skipping problem. After going to the local boutique several times, they admitted that they can't find anything wrong with it (though they do recognise the problem) and said that they will be sending it to a repair centre in another country. It has been a couple of months and I have not got it back yet. It feels like a perfect pen in my hand, though. I have larger than average hands and the 149 seems to fit right in. Too bad I could never have enjoyed writing with it so far. Well, here's to hope that it will come back to me soon and without any other problems - like gotten snapped in half during transit or something like that.
hope everything turn out alright, and wish you could enjoy your time with the 149 soon enough, please update us when it arrives - An
@@awritingguyAWG Happy to come back and report that, while the story dragged on for far longer than it should have, it does have a happy ending. After the pen travelled back and forth a few times between me and the repair centre, each time with different part replaced and the problem unfixed, they decided to just do the obvious and check if the nib was faulty, something they didn't want to do before due to the cost of replacing the nib. Though they warned me that the pen was long post the 6 week free nib exchange period and they might not be able to replace it, once it was clear that the problem was with the nib, they just replaced it for me, free of charge. Now it is indeed a perfect pen for me, though I had to went through hell to get it repaired to this condition. Seriously, visitting the boutique, which was not close to my house, bi-weekly from October to April was not a fun business.
simply wow....such beautiful nib pen
I love the soul satisfyingly long writing samples.
it does feel dragged out sometimes but I hope people would take their instruments out and join me along the way - An
Is this a fine or medium nib ? Thank you for the lovely video and samples. Ok i got the answer by scrolling the comments and seeing your reply. Its an EF. But your writing is so elegant. I initially thought it was a Fine nib
It's beautiful writing !
Three answers to your question:
1. Yep. 🫵🏽🧔🏾♂️👍🏾
2. Yes 🫵🏽🧔🏾♂️👍🏾
3. Indeed 🫵🏽🧔🏾♂️👍🏾
Hello, I'm Japanese. I always watch the video. How thick is this fountain pen nib?
EF, he mentioned it in a comment.
Excelent video!!! 🤩🤩
Que relajante es ver como escribe, y con la música de Erik Satie
In answer to your question: Definitely not; there are a number of salient factors in choosing a GRAIL pen - dimensions, nib type & size; aesthetics - colour, accents - silvered, gold, black - or indeed, any metal/plastic finish in between. I always consider the true acid test, is of longevity, ergo, how long can you write with any, one implement before fatigue sets in....for myself, the longer the better - so ergonomics (& therefore comfort) are significant.
I actually own a 149, as well as a couple of 146's - all work for me, because I have large hands; I think the nib size in & of itself is not really important - but that's my opinion. Being the flagship model of the Montblanc brand, well certainly, it's a wonderful scribe - the nib is smoothness itself; I purchased mine previously owned - the modern 149's are not as well built, & hence my decision to buy second-hand; mine was manufactured in the early '80's, so I know it's one of the more solid models. MB tend to run thru' phases of quality control: Currently, I don't believe they're on top of their game just now - reasons for which are not immediately apparent (& no, it has nothing to do with Covid-19). If you're looking to buy one, go for the models constructed in the 1940's, '50's, '60's, & '80's - these are the best decades to select from.
Thank you for Satie - always a soothing audible balm - stay safe, Sir :)
You are right, i want a single good luxury pen for signatures, important documents etc, 149 MSRP in my country is +1000$ which is nuts, MB I think is a hyped brand,, my other choice is sailor king of pen
& that's understood, Mohnnad - perhaps look around in the 'previously owned' sections of say, e-bay; a MB 149 or a Sailor KOP used is always a far more attractive solution - but ensure that the seller has (at least) 99% for their sales & read the feedback. Distance Selling Regulations to any country have to be adhered to - so at worst, if the scribe does not satisfy, you can have your moneys returned, irrespective of the 'No Returns' policy the seller so states....I wish you well in your hunt for that especial writing instrument...& a Happy New Year to you !! 🙂
@@andrewtongue7084 thanks for your help 👍🏼🌺
My pleasure, Mohnnad 🙂
Wait, wait, wait: is that you, Guybrush Threepwood?
Well done on the video.
What nib size is that pen?
wonderful letters unique I would say. I would like to ask you what nib you use
What nib did it have and what's the notebook you use? I use this video as a screensaver on my oled tv lol. Just watching 30+ minutes of writing.
What is the nib size at 7:40?
What notebook is this seems very nice
the mont blanc pouch is like a briefcase pouch . its for like sticking out in a briefcase , i have other visions and ideas for mont blanc pouches ...if i could just get someone to return my calls...
I have my Meisterstück for around 6 years now and I admit, I was never looking for anything new, because it leaves nothing to be desired.
Love your videos
Does anyone know how much the Hemingway limited edition goes for? As in the retail price back in the days?
What size nib is the 149 in the writing part (fine or extra fine)?
I love my mpntblanc writers edition Hemingway, but Namiki Emperor Vermillion is also my favorite.
hope to get to play with them at some point in the future - An
What Nib is it....what nib you are using ..is it the Fine or Oblique nib
Hello Sir, very nice writing. I have a 149 fine nib, 14 k. It is not writing well, inkflow is poor. model with ebonite feed. W-Germany. What can be the reason?
The 149 is as big as my Montblanc highlighter. I like the highlighter size to highlight. But would be too big for me to write. I go with the 146 because its the same as my mont roller pen and mont mechanical pencil
Masterpiece ♥️
which nib was it on the 149 - Fine I presume ... ?
What's they music you are playing with
Fantastic video and explanation of the specifics. From watching your videos I've found the courage to experiment with different pens and manufacturers which was extremely satisfying.
Can I ask the nib size of this pen? (EF, F, or..)
I am cautiously thinking of acquiring a 149 and it would be very helpful for making the right choice for me.
this is an EF and all its info is in the description, thank you for your compliments!
Thank you kindly!
what is the size of the nib on 149?
Perhaps I missed it but what is the nib size on your pen?
You may have mentioned this but what nib size are you using?
I bought a mint 149 with a fine nib in 2020 and I loved the body and the writing smoothness. A gorgeous instrument. However, the character of the nib was little different from my OMAS Ogiva EF and my Duofold Fine and so I sold it at no loss. It was an expensive duplicate and I maybe will buy one with a different nib style; an oblique or an italic or the wonderful Calligraphy version.
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To be honest, I don’t write a great deal and I do wonder what others use their pens to write ? Mostly notes in a Moleskine, or a very occasional letter/birthday card. I stay away from ballpoints as best I can and use a Duofold pencil in preference. Love to know what you use fountain pens for.
most of the times it would be for writing of all kinds, and the occasional fountain pen videos like these :) glad you enjoyed the content - An
I do love the content. Perhaps I didn’t make that clear. ATB
Please make a video on Boheme.
it’s coming tonight *wink wink nudge nudge* - An
@@awritingguyAWG Thanks a lot. I am waiting.
I just found this channel and I love it so much.
Also question:
Do you write with your hand or your arm, can’t tell. And if you use your hand, when do you plan to use your arm? - I’m trying to write cursive and I heard from a large majority of people that writing with your arm is better.
it’s not as fast as finger writing, but the arm movement gives a steadier pace and consistency to the letters - An
My grail pen would be a Pelikan M1000 or a Pilot Custom Urushi
Grail Pen? That's a loaded question.. let me elaborate. I own 6 Monthblanc pens, besides 2, they're all fountain pens... and by least expensive one by far is the 149.. the remainder are selling for $1900-$2100 right now... I also have an ST Dupont limited of 100 made, with 13 diamonds, and amazing Chinese lacquer work... as well as a Montegrappo EXTRA OTTO custom with fossilized ivory and celluloid body, solid silver plated in gold hardware, etc.. with a cost 4 times that of a 149... they are almost all objectively finer and more "Grail" worthy than the 149... BUT.. the 149 is a benchmark pen.. it's a standard pen of it's kind.. a writers pen, with a uniquely large nib.. (I happen to have the B)... so it's a must have for ANY collector in my mind, but not really a grail pen.
Hi, I really love your videos. Your handwriting is so good! Can you tell me the font you use?
Can't speak for his other videos, but this is Spencerian.
No offense intended, but, "font" is only used in reference to printed material (newspapers, signs, &c.)
@@Morpheus1910 thank you so much for your comment! So, is "script style" or "form of handwriting" correct?
Yes, it is spencerian. He did reply me on Instagram.