Fountain Pen Shootout #13: Meisterstück 149 vs. Jinhao 159

In this Shootout, I compare the Montblanc Meisterstück 149 and the Jinhao 159. The latter is modelled after the 149, but whereas the Montblanc costs around €620, the 159 can be purchased for $0.99 plus shipping via Ebay. Is the comparison entirely fair? Well, of course there is a huge price difference - but I was pleasantly surprised by the 159's performance.