Montblanc - Montblanc Meisterstück Le Grand GT 146 Fountain pen

Author: Knut

Review Title: Solid, Reliable, wonderful writer

• Review Add on: 17-06-2023
• Average Rating: (4)

The Montblanc LeGrand pens are dependable and fantastic to write with. Mine is a fine that lays a confident line from the moment the nib touches paper until I lift it up again.

I long battled the Montblanc brand premium for the price, but now knowing how they write I'd say they are as good as others costing 50% more. The material is not the most impressive, nor the design, but for an elegant a dependable tool you you can rely on any time, there is no question they give you the value you expect.

I truly enjoy writing with the pen and it is the definition of its design!

Author: Arnie Berger

Review Title: Better than Expected.

• Review Add on: 09-12-2022
• Average Rating: (5)

This was my first time ordering from Appelboom and I couldn't be happier. The order was delivered sooner than I expected and packaged to make sure that it was delivered unharmed. The pen writes nice and smooth. Bravo Appelboom!!

Author: Joseph Rizzo

Review Title: Great pen, Great dealer

• Review Add on: 19-09-2022
• Average Rating: (5)

MontBlanc really is a luxury pen. Sharp looking, writes beautifully. Appel boom is an absolute delight to deal with.

Author: Lot

Review Title: Dream come true

• Review Add on: 21-11-2021
• Average Rating: (5)

I had to save up for this pen and then I had to wait for weeks for it to arrive (many fountain pens are currently out of stock), but it was worth every penny and worth the long wait.. I have been writing with this beauty daily for a few weeks now and it feels extremely comfortable in the hand. It is light weight and writes so smooth. I have the fine nib. If you prefer a Japanse fine, order an extra fine. The ink flow is just perfect. Wet, but not too wet. Some very subtle feedback can be felt as you glide over the paper.
I look forward to writing with this pen every day. It is not only my favorite writer (I own a couple of Pilot pens which I love. Compared to this pen, the most close is the Custom 823, but the Montblanc feels more comfortable in the hand while writing), I also use this pen for sketching.
I expect to enjoy this pen for the rest of my life!

Author: Matthew Dobinson

Review Title: "Le Grand" for a reason

• Review Add on: 29-10-2021
• Average Rating: (4)

If this pen is within your price range, I would absolutely recommend it.

The pen feels like amazing quality and the finish of it, the snow peak inspires an excitement to uncap and write.
The overall design is classic. An iconic brand, a black and gold understated finish, perfect for any scenario you may wish to take it.

I have other gold nibs but this is by far my favourite. It is smoother than most of my others, but has a distinct and very pleasant feedback which is brought out by faster writing.
The nib itself is beautiful even without considering that it is by far my favourite writer.
These nibs tend to write a little broader than most "Western" nibs. I bought a fine and found it to be fine-medium which I love.

You are paying for the brand on top of the quality, but even if you aren't just looking to add an iconic brand to your collection, you will not be disappointed if you choose a Meisterstück for your single pen collection; the quality is 5/5.

Author: Earl Klinefelter

• Review Add on: 15-04-2021
• Average Rating: (5)

I recently received this fabulous pen, it is incredibly smooth and a pleasure to write with. I got it with a fine nib,
The service from Appelboom was superb and my product was very well packaged and arrived within 3 business days.

Author: Paul

Review Title: Montblanc Le Grande

• Review Add on: 12-07-2020
• Average Rating: (5)

I purchased this pen with a fine nib. It writes like a fine-medium. It has plenty ink flow. It is a smooth writer and is very comfortable in my hand. I can write all day. This is a pleasure to write with.

Author: Gomer Gomerovich

Review Title: A great pen

• Review Add on: 24-04-2020
• Average Rating: (5)

If you are eyeing this pen, you probably have made up your mind already. I have two things that I would like to point out for future buyers:

1 Get a fine or broader nib. I got an extra-fine, thinking it would be just that. While it is rather fine, with it being a European pen, its extra-fine nib just won't be as fine as a Japanese extra-fine. I encourage you to go for a broader nib.

2 There is a small ring at the end of the section, which seems to be part of the nib/feed unit. It´s made of a porous material, so it retains some ink after you dip the pen to refill it. You should always press a napkin or paper towel (a little longer than you do with other pens) to make sure it is as dry and ink-free as possible,
The last thing I wanted to mention, and a very important one at that, is that their customer service is outstanding. From the moment you place the order to when you get the product, they answer your emails and keep you up to date.

Author: Maurice Steenhuis

Review Title: Fantastic classic pen

• Review Add on: 25-03-2020
• Average Rating: (5)

This pen is truly amazing. Its a classic and iconic pen. The nib writes great and its a workhorse, The only disadvantage of the pen is that you dont touch your other pens anymore.

Author: Rob F.

Review Title: The Timeless Meisterstück LeGrand 146

• Review Add on: 18-01-2020
• Average Rating: (4)

It's not very often that a company designs a product that is so good that it becomes an icon. Montblanc did just that when they designed and released the Meisterstück line 14_ . Such a timeless look that it remains unchanged. When fine writing instruments is mentioned it is Montblanc and their Meisterstück line that comes to everyone's mind.

The 146 is the midsized pen in the line. In my opinion, it is the perfect sized pen, especially for longer writing sessions. The grip section is not as thin as the 144 and not as large as the 149 so to me it is just right. The pen has a piston fill system that allows it to hold alot of ink and it's easy view ink window allows you to see the ink level. The nib is a large number 6 size that has beautiful scroll work. The nib has great flow and is a bit on the wet side that makes this pen a joy to write with.

If I had to choose only one pen to keep in my collection, it would be the reliable and wonderful writing Montblanc 146.

Author: Chris Conrad

Review Title: German engineering and craftsmanship

• Review Add on: 18-01-2020
• Average Rating: (5)

I have owned a 146 for about 10 years and it is the most prized pen in my collection. A pleasure to use daily, this pen feels right in the hand while the deep black resin with gold trim are pleasing to the eye. This is a generational pen built with such quality and craftsmanship it will be passed on to one of my granddaughters.

Author: Stavros

Review Title: Montblanc Le Grand GT 146 Fountain - Perfection!

• Review Add on: 08-07-2019
• Average Rating: (5)

I've been using this pen every day for several weeks and the overall experience just keeps getting better. It's a fantastic writer. The Fine nib lays down a smooth, wet line. Overall balance of this pen is near perfection. It has quickly risen to the top of my collection and is the pen I reach for most often. As others have said, this pen is not inexpensive. That being said, the workmanship, quality, attention to detail, and overall joy of writing are well worth the premium.

I also must give kudos to Appelboom who made the ordering process painless, shipping fast and transparent, and customer focus outstanding! Nicely done!

Author: Matthew WU

Review Title: MontBlanc 146 Gt Fountain Pen

• Review Add on: 07-05-2019
• Average Rating: (4)

The pen is great. I compared a couple of seller and finally chose Appelboom. The delivery was super fast to Australia and the packing was very careful, even it had a gift wrapping paper. But the website is hard for Ipad.

Author: Janet Duben-Engelkirk

Review Title: Montblanc Meisterstuk 146

• Review Add on: 19-03-2019
• Average Rating: (5)

I am in the U.S. and had heard good things about Appelboom so I ordered the Montblanc 146 from them. Although Montblanc's may be overpriced I wanted it to complete my collection of fountain pens (Visconti, Pelikan, Parker, Aurora). Their price was reasonable for such a pen. I hesitated ordering a second hand pen on the web as I have heard about fakes. Appelboom's service was excellent. The pen arrived via Fed Ex in a timely manner and was packaged very well! The pen is wonderful. It is very classy and well made. I am happy to have it in my collection.

Author: Kelli K.

Review Title: Montblanc 146

• Review Add on: 10-03-2019
• Average Rating: (5)

I live in the US and heard good things about Appelboom from fountain pen videos on different sites. I wanted an unusual and different birthday present for my boyfriend. Good price for a Montblanc 146 Meisterstuck. Had it personalized, which came out beautifully. I knew it was to arrive in 7 days but did not have tracking number so emailed Appelboom who responded quickly with the number. The package had arrived but I was not home to receive it and FedEx did not leave any door hanger to evidence they had been there. FedEx in this part of the US can be haphazard at times so it was a good thing Appelboom provided the tracking number. Great, pen, great service and the giftwrapping was a plus. Fantastic company for your high end fountain pen needs.
Kelli K., USA