I love my new MONTBLANC MEISTERSTÜCK PT 149 FOUNTAIN PEN. I have had several 149s before, but never in Double Broad. Appelboom was able to get me a BB and whiole the MONTBLANC MEISTERSTÜCK PT 149 FOUNTAIN PEN is always a great pen, I love the smoothness of writing with a BB nib. I can't thank Joost and his team enough for getting for me. And, Appelboom has the best prices I can find anywhere.
This pen is something that everyone should have in their collection. I resisted the hype for years and then finally bought the 149 PT version. Although the snow cap finial instantly makes this pen seem somehow like you’re flaunting your status for conspicuous consumption, the understated hue of the platinum version helps deflect some of that attention. Regardless, this pen is simply a superb writer. I have the medium nib and it puts down a decidedly wet line flawlessly but with a small degree feedback that is pleasant. It’s a unique writing experience and I have already placed an order for the fine nib version for daily note taking. Appelboom has the best prices for these pens anywhere and, if they are in stock, your order will arrive quickly and very well packaged (as usual; if not, then it may take a month or more to arrive. So, if you need yours soon, make sure it’s in stock.
I have acquired the pen in August of 2019 and I have been using it almost daily for the past three years. I chose the Oblique Triple Broad nib for this one, as I intended it to write titles, formulas, signatures, underline texts with it an so on. As expected, it needs a bit of accommodation, because, compared to a medium nib which basically writes from any angle, this writes ideally with diagonal motions. The line variation you obtain from it is absolutely superb! You can use it to write ordinary sentences with it even with this thickness. The nib I received does not scratch at all, it writes sufficiently wet without being exaggerated. I did not encounter any problems with it and it still looks as new after all this time. I highly recommend Appelboom and I highly recommend this model. It is expensive (although prices for Montblanc pens at Appelboom are really good), but if you gather the pleasure of using it daily, it is worthwhile.
The 149 with BB nib has a so called “baby bum” issue. It always struggle with the first stroke. After several try, it will start writing the first word. Moving to the next word, it start all over again with no ink at the first stroke. For such high end product, this is hard to accept.
This is my grail pen - I've wanted a 149 for years and finally decided to order it despite the very high price.
The pen feels wonderful, it's large but not too heavy and well balanced. The platinum is gorgeous and the two tone nib looks wonderful
I ordered it with a fine nib, and it is smooth with some pleasant feedback. It's not glassy smooth, but has a satisfying pencil like feedback that feels great for long writing sessions.
It's absolutely worth it. Shipping and communication was excellent also.
I don't have many fountain pens; however, when Appelboom had it's Black Friday sale, I decided to buy this amazing pen with the OB nib. Unfortunately the nib was unavailable for a couple of months. However, it was greatly worth the wait. I love this pen and the nib. It is hefty and the ink flow is smooth and not too wet for me. I don't think I need to buy another fountain pen.
Appelboom is the best seller of fountain pens on the web. You will not find prices any lower on any other site. The service is beyond reproach.
I am a Montblanc fan of sorts. I own several 149's, a Le Petit Prince 146 and a JFK ballpoint.
This time I decided on the platinum trim for the 149 with an F nib instead of my regular B.
As always with Appelboom, the pen arrived super fast and well packaged. The 149 looks great in platinum trim and the F nib is smooth, juicy, and just plain beautiful. A hint of feedback, this nib 'sings' on the page. In use with MB Irish Green ink it gives nice subtle shading. With regard to the 149 design: this is the quintessential fountain pen. The original. Comfortable, durable, pretty and holds a lot of ink.
As for price: yes, it is an expensive pen, but I feel the value for money is still there. I have never once had a bad experience with a brand new MB fountain pen out of the box.
Life is short, treat yourself. And if so, Appelboom is the place to be.
It took a while to get to me, but now that I have it in my hand, I wonder why I took so long to purchase it. It is fantastic in the hand, and writes as good as it looks.
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