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Hi,

 

Has anyone any experience of the LE Montegrappa Kazan FP? I have seen one up for sale,for a reasonable price (I think), but what are these pens like? Do owners actually use them or, because of the LE of only 500, are these pens for the cabinet?

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There're two versions of Montegrappa Kazan and the new version(produced in 2012) has a overlay cap, forged body and more precise engraving on the pen body. But it also costs 3x more comparing to the first version.

It's a slim pen like Montblanc 146. And relatively heavy in weight. It's smaller than the general cosmopolitan editions.

The price is good for a small LE like this(relatively hard to find) If you like the design and the pen is fully functioning(you should check the piston if possible).

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Hi Freakman,

 

Thanks for the info. This is the earlier version, with a silver overlay on barrel, with a silver crowned and banded green cap dating to 2009 I think, I'll have to check on that, and it seems to be in mint condition.

 

Thanks again.

 

Edited as I made error with description.

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Enjoy the pen. If you will enjoy using it, use it. If you will enjoy looking at it, display it. It's your pen.

Hi jar,

 

If I buy it, it won't be purely for display, I really can't cope with that.

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Hi Chunya

I have the Kazan 2011 since a few weeks and use it with great pleasure. A nice weight (i like heavier pens) and writes like a dream.

Frank

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Thanks for that FrankvK, it's good to know that people use them.

 

 

Well, it's mine and I should receive it tomorrow, so I'll let you know what I think,fingers crossed :)

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Hi Freakman,

 

Thanks for the info. This is the earlier version, with a silver overlay on barrel, with a silver crowned and banded green cap dating to 2009 I think, I'll have to check on that, and it seems to be in mint condition.

 

Thanks again.

 

Edited as I made error with description.

I can't remember exactly what year it's been produced. If it's in 2009. Then the piston issue should be fixed by that time.

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Thanks for that FrankvK, it's good to know that people use them.

 

 

Well, it's mine and I should receive it tomorrow, so I'll let you know what I think,fingers crossed :)

 

Result, would love too see some pics when you receive it :)

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Result, would love too see some pics when you receive it :)

Will do......It has 2 hours to arrive, if not it'll be Monday now ..... I'm patient.

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Will do......It has 2 hours to arrive, if not it'll be Monday now ..... I'm patient.

It'll be worth waiting for :thumbup:

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Well it arrived today, a day late but no matter. A bit of a surprise, this is Number 1/500 ...please don't tell me it's not genuine :bunny01:

 

Looks like it's never even been inked, and the piston seems to be working smoothly. I'll try some water first

 

 

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Everything looks right. The style of marking, placement, warranty book all look correct and period correct.

 

http://www.fototime.com/1E4D00CE0AFD9F1/medium800.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/CA67089BC53A8B6/medium800.jpg

 

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It's a nice looking pen, and one I hadn't seen before.

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It's a nice looking pen, and one I hadn't seen before.

You're not alone .... Before seeing it for sale nether had I, and since buying it I've found very few links to one.

 

And thanks :)

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Just wow ... that's a very beautifull pen you've found. And nr001: how special is that !!

Enjoy writing with it.

And: Thanks for sharing and the nice pics as well ofcourse.

Happy Writing!, Mainecoon

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