I’ve spent countless hours watching and reading the many online reviews for this pen. The model captures the imagination with its elegance, and its iconic history. In some reviews, I’d read that maybe it’s too big for some people, and this kept me away from purchasing it. Instead, I bought a Montblanc 146 - what a big mistake that was! Although the 146 is a nice pen, it lacked the soul of the 149; a sense which is immediately transferred to the writer the first moment you pick up this amazing icon for the first time. The truth is: it is not too big! Not at all. In fact, it’s absolutely perfect! Besides it’s size, this pen is tuned to perfection; it glides across the paper with flawless and unapologetic intent. It has a presence and an air to it; both are well deserved. The ink capacity is suburb and the attention to detail is impressive - Montblanc has a glorious flagship in the 149! Truly, the art of writing with this model is alive and well!
Montblanc Platinum 149 a very gorgeous fountain pen. I love this pen very much. Last time I bought this fountain pen with an EF nib for a gift. Although they do not get the pen in stock but they give me a special order from Montblanc in a very fast speed. Appleboom also offer you a very beautiful gift wraping and low price. I am appreciated with your customer service! They offer you fast shipping and high quality pen.
Montblanc 149 is my favorite pen model among all my collections. The overall design is classic and elegant. Filling system is excellent and easy to use, and the two tone large size nib writes juicy and smoothly. Among all 3 149 models, I like the PT 149 nib most.
This pen is everything it is cracked up to be - a very fast, smooth, wet writer. The O3B nib is outstanding for all the latter and can be used to write surprisingly small, as well. Appelboom are to be congratulated for their dedication in keeping pens with this nib in stock for immediate delivery. Their service is exemplary!
Absolutely beautiful pen and excellent customer service from Appelboom. The nib I wanted was on special order, but Appelboom came through. The pen is lovely to write with, smooth and consistent ink flow. A statement pen which is a joy to use.
It may be difficult to find a Platinum 149 EF in the USA, no problem for Appelboom and I could not be more pleased with this pen. A piston completely smooth in operation and effortless simplicity to fill the Platinum 149 with Royal Blue. The nib is magnificent! Smooth, consistent ink flow immediately upon writing and the dual-tone nib of silver and gold is certainly a work of art on it's own. Silver with an inlaid gold band outlining classic engraving. Perhaps a subtle and well-deserved nod to the classic Diplomat?
The black resin finish is deep in luster and perfectly polished with the silver trim and it all comes together in your hand. I can write for many hours very comfortably.
For those who prefer silver to gold this instrument offers the best of Meisterstuck and leaves out nothing of the pleasure and reward of writing with one Mont Blanc's finest. Well done Mont Blanc and thank you Appelboom for another outstanding experience.
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