I had wondered about the value of purchasing a Montblanc 149 for a while as many comments online suggest that they are overpriced. I took the risk and am happy to report that you can feel the quality when it is in your hand, and the price is reasonable compared to other top line fountain pens I own (e.g. Pelikan M1000; Sailor KOP; Pilot Custom Urushi etc.). You definitely feel the quality when writing. The nib and ink flow are superb. I went with an OB nib and had to wait a while for the nib exchange, but I have no regrets buying quality as that is what I value. I have discovered that I prefer having a few quality pens (quality of resin, construction, but especially the nib) rather than a large number of highly functional cheaper fountain pens. Great service from Appelboom as always.
I own several MB 149 pens which are fitted with large nibs: O3B, O2B, 2B, OB, B, all were purchased from Appelboom. I decided to add to my collection also medium point for practical reasons, this nib being more suitable for day to day usage. The nib is well tuned, unfortunately the waiting period was quite long. The customer service was good, fast answers were provided to my questions.
I purchased two 149 pens fitted with a B and OB nibs. The waiting period was close to six months, fortunately the nibs are writing well, no need for additional work made by a nibmeister.
This is a holy grail pen that should be in every fountain enthusiast’s collection. My favorite among the 149s is the platinum version. Understated and classical. I own this pen in fine, medium, and broad nibs.
Montblanc Meisterstuck 149 PT is a beautiful pen and a timeless classic! The shopping experience with Appelboom was, as always, extremely pleasant. Special thanks to Joost for all the personal attention that he gives to each and every order!
I ordered this pen in May and it arrived just in time for Christmas. It was worth the wait as I had wanted the Platinum trim and a BB nib. I had complete confidence in Appelboom and as soon it was shipped I was able to follow it home. The 149 looks great in Platinum trim, which appears more modern and youthful compared to the gold trims. The larger #8 size BB nib writes rather stub-like, with thick downstrokes and thinner horizontal strokes. Rotated slightly counterclockwise in the hand when writing cursive, There is a mild calligraphic effect; and when held straight during printing, the letters exhibit mass and character. The nib is wet and smooth. It's really lot of fun to use and shows the shading of ink nicely. Recommended, especially if you already have a F, M, or B, and are looking for something with pizzaz in a classic form factor.
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