Description
The Montblanc Meisterstück Le Grand GT 146 Fountain pen is slimmer and slightly smaller than the Montblanc Meisterstück 149 fountain pen. Both the barrel and cap are made of black precious resin inlaid with the Montblanc emblem with gold-plated clip and rings. Each Meisterstück has a unique serial number.
Fountain pen with piston converter, 14 K gold nib with rhodium-plated inlay available with several nib sizes.
The ink bottles of Montblanc are available in our webstore.
Montblanc is since 1908 a leader in the world of luxury. It is a symbol of quality, reliability and status. Many already havewritten with a Montblanc. All Montblanc products manufactured in Germany are of such quality that they may bear the familiar logo . Besides writing instruments, Montblanc also makes leather goods. Montblanc offers its products in a 2-year warranty.
Appelboom is authorized dealer of Montblanc.
Kunal Gupta (verified owner) –
Mont Blanc Meisterstuck Le Grand GT 146 Fountain Pen is truly a masterpiece. Mont Blanc itself is a status symbol and owning a Mont Blanc pen itself talks about your superior taste and preference.
The Le Grand GT 146 is an example of an ideal Fountain pen. A must have for every fountain pen lover, this beauty is just perfect for ones who find the symbolic 149 El Presidente a bit thicker and heavier.
This fits perfect in hand and is most comfortable to hold. The size of the nib, the smoothness are beyond perfection. It writes very well and the wetness of the nib is good. The build quality of the pen is great. Made of precious resin, the pen feels very high class and it enhances your image when you put it in your pocket.
Customer Service : I highly recommend everyone to purchase writing instruments and leather goods from appelboom.com . Their service is super quick and you can completely rely on the genuineness of the product.
Kelli K. –
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
Janet Duben-Engelkirk –
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.
Matthew WU –
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.
Stavros –
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!
Mircea Susca (verified owner) –
This review is written after a month and a half of daily use.
It is a very high-quality pen, fact visible on all aspects: writing experience, attention to details and production. The resin is relatively lightweight and gives the pen a great balance when posted or unposted. It has a great size and feels comfortable regardless of where you grip the pen.
I recommend cleaning it with water and a touch of soap before using it, as it improved the ink flow. It writes with little to no effort, which justifies the pen to be used as a daily writer.
I ordered a Fine nib; the written line is broader than expected when using ordinary copy paper (it does not feather or see through the other side though), but on thicker paper, such as Rhodia it indeed writes finer, like an European-type fine nib. It has a very slight italic character and gives you a tendency to write in a more calligraphic manner.
The experience with Appelboom was stellar and I am sure it won’t be the last one.
Chris Conrad –
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.
Rob F. –
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.
Maurice Steenhuis –
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.
Gomer Gomerovich –
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.
Paul –
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.
Earl Klinefelter –
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.
Matthew Dobinson (verified owner) –
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.
Tianxiang Zhu (verified owner) –
I just bought this pen and use for a few days from appelboom. This pen is really nice design and good quality,, and Appelboom always give you fast shipping as usual. It is a great experience.
Lot –
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!
Dragos Cazacu Premisleaner (verified owner) –
Simply put, this is the best fountain pen I own (except maybe a premium Namiki), and I do own quite a few. Extra-fine seems pretty fine, like a Japanese F would, writes buttery smooth with a nice feedback on paper. With pressure it has some variation, but generally it’s a stiff nib. Fun fact: the resin is not actually opaque black. It’s actually a translucent really really dark red, so if you hold it in a spotlight you can see that. Pretty cool. It looks black though 99% of the time. Appelboom’s services are incredible. I got the pen virtually the next day after they shipped. I am a returning customer exactly because of their care for customer satisfaction and ultra-prompt response. The pens can be bought from 1000 other stores, same pens. But the services at Appelboom are one of a kind!!! Plus they have their own nib specialist and she is amazing!
Joseph Rizzo –
MontBlanc really is a luxury pen. Sharp looking, writes beautifully. Appel boom is an absolute delight to deal with.
Arnie Berger –
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!!
Knut –
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!
Kenneth Johansson (verified owner) –
A first inspection of the pen showed me that this was not the pen I have ordered. The pen was equipped with M nib, and I ordered the pen with a F nib. The pen was wrongly marked. I dipped the nib in ink and started testwriting. This convinced me to keep the pen. The pen writes really smooth. It´s like the pen is just flowing over the paper. Very comfortable to use. It fits nice in my hand. Expensive, yes, but if You decide to buy this pen I´m quite sure you will not be disappointed. A strong recommendation.
eric vc (verified owner) –
Dan toch eindelijk gezwicht voor Montblanc en de ervaring is zeer goed meegevallen.
Mooi semi-retro uniek design met excellente bouwkwaliteit, afwerking, balans en schrijfervaring.
De medium veder heeft een mooi uniek design, glijdt over het papier en levert de juiste hoeveelheid inkt, geen happering of hard-starts maar direct perfecte inkt afgave.
Het formaat van de Meisterstück 146 is perfect, ligt goed in de hand en zeer bruikbaar als EDC pen. Formaat praktischer dan de MB 149 en de kwaliteit van de schrijfervaring is uitstekend.
Had al veel eerder een Montblanc Meisterstûck 146 LeGrand moeten aanschaffen , maar dat weet je pas als je er mee geschreven hebt en de grandiooze kwaliteit zelf hebt mogen ervaren.