My first time purchase of a Montblanc fountain pen immediately turns me into a fan! I take this as a milestone for my fountain pen interests to finally set foot on Montblanc. The Meisterstuck 149 is quintessentially the flagship model showcasing the first class quality of this luxury pen maker. The nib is indeed an impressive performer. The black precious resin pen body is a classic but a bit too boring and plain to my taste. I am seriously considering my next Montblanc acquisition of a Meisterstuck Solitaire for a bit more sophisticated pen body design. Shopping at Appelboom is a pleasant experience. From ordering to delivery, everything went smoothly. I am becoming a regular customer now.
After a wait of over six months due to MB supply issues, I was delighted to finally receive my 149 pen with rose gold trim and a broad nib at Christmas time. Although the long delay was frustrating, holding and using my long-coveted pen has been a dream come true. The nib is perfect and is a joy to write with, plus it is just the right size and weight for my hands, given my arthritis issues. It has quickly become my preferred pen for daily journal writing. I am grateful to Appelboom for their excellent service as they strove to fulfill my order despite the unanticipated delivery delays. I highly recommend both the pen and Appelboom.
Excellent pen for daily writing but a little too large if one plans to write for more than 2 or 3 pages at a time (unless you have very big hands). But perfect for signature pen. For long session writers with medium or smaller hands, 146 might be a better choice. 149 has very smooth nib but might needs to be toned to your liking. One should consider getting medium or broad if you plan to adjust it later on.
I ordered the 149 as my own birthday gift, but it end up on backorder and waited almost 4 months until it arrive.
The pen itself writes perfectly out of the box, and really nothing I can complain about on its performance. I got the EF and it actually wites a pretty fine line unlike many european brands that EF writes like medium.
Thanks for appelboom's great service as always. I'm generally not a big fan of MB pens due to its being luxury brand. But after using it for a time and comparing it with sailor and visconti pens, I found the 149 is the real writing instrument for work instead of an iconic ornament.
I was not very keen on the black pen, but its large number 9 - 18k Rose gold nib and trim won me over.
It is an oversized pen, and the classic cigar shaped is something that you need to view and hold in person to appreciate the quality and its beauty.
I filled its reservoir via the smooth inbuilt piston which the Montblanc fountain pens are well known for. When placing this pen on paper, it writes smoothly with pencil like feedback and is a wet writer. However, the 18k gold medium point nib is stiff, as there is no soft feel to it.
It is very well balanced and comfortable to hold, given that I have a small writing hand. Its section is thicker than the majority of the fountain pens that I own, but after a few pages of hand writing, I have yet to experience any fatigue.
This pen is beautiful, and I do not regret of purchasing it. It will remain as one of my most used pens for everyday writing.
Before I bought this pen, I'd sent a couple of e-mail to Appelboom. They responded me really quickly. They shipped this pen really fast and secure. Thanks you Appelboom for your service. I will definitely buy the Montblanc Meisterstück 149 Platinum Trim EF nib when it will be restocked.
I’ve been looking for companies that offer broader nibs and factory specialties. My BB 149 writes more like a stub but I love the way that it writes. The nib exchange by Appelboom was smooth and speedy. This was also the best price on a brand new MB I could find anywhere. Great transaction for a pen I am loving. Highly recommended.
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