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I just got the delivery of my WE Daniel Defoe with an F nib. I liked the look of this pen from the first sighting. I like the color of the pen body and cap as it looks like a laquered wood. I am guessing each pen has different "marble" pattern.

 

The clip's drawing is done with laser, it seems. It looks very sharp and precise. I like it.

 

The cap ring and piston nob are nicely detailed. The MB star at the top of the cap does not show the typical "aged" color. It is as white as the regular 146 and 149. I prefer the aged color of my other WE pens. The pen is nicely weighed. But, the step on the pen body is a tad sharper than I expected. At least, it won't cut my fingers. So, that issue is not going to be a problem.

 

I will let the pictures do the review.

 

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/IMG_4763_zpseaeaf945.jpg

 

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/IMG_4764_zpsb3a7c302.jpg

 

 

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/IMG_4766_zpsb3cee038.jpg

 

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/IMG_4767_zpsd7ba18e4.jpg

 

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/IMG_4769_zps5ddeaccc.jpg

 

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/IMG_4771_zps1202be83.jpg

 

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/IMG_4772_zps64dd98ea.jpg

 

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/IMG_4774_zps848fb010.jpg

 

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/IMG_4770_zps09dc08e2.jpg

 

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/IMG_4773_zps0daab459.jpg

 

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/IMG_4775_zps025fe89a.jpg

 

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/IMG_4778_zps03ea2ef3.jpg

 

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/IMG_4777_zpsd1d11092.jpg

 

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/IMG_4776_zps680e6b60.jpg

 

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/IMG_4785_zps24c8377f.jpg

 

The nib.

 

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/IMG_4780_zpsbe871e02.jpg

 

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/IMG_4779_zps5bb7f496.jpg

 

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/IMG_4781_zps0fca5f09.jpg

 

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/IMG_4782_zpsbab6b774.jpg

 

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/IMG_4783_zpsbf3a6695.jpg

 

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/IMG_4784_zps8a69749c.jpg

 

The family photo

 

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/IMG_4786_zpsb0d631d7.jpg

 

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/YS2003/IMG_4787_zps002507a4.jpg

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My collection: 149 EF/F/B/OBB, Collodi B/Twain F/Mann F, 146 M, Silver Barley F, M1000/M800 B'o'B/M800 Tortoise/Sahara/415 BT/215/205 Blue Demo, Optima Demo Red M/88 EF & Italic/Europa, Emotica, 2K/Safaris/Al-Stars/Vista, Edson DB/Carene BS, Pilot 845/823/742/743/Silvern/M90/Makies, Sailor Profit Realo M/KOP Makies/Profit Makies/Profit 21 Naginata MF&M/KOP/KOP Mosaiques/Sterling Silvers,Platinum #3776 Celluloids/Izumos/Wood pens/Sterling Silvers,YoL Grand Victorian, and more (I lost counting)

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Some very nice photos.

 

Reminds me that I've not yet read the booklet that comes with the pen yet.

 

I was surprised when I removed the shrink wrap on mine that the pen does not come inside the book box even though there is room for it - this is a first for the series.

 

I see you've got six WE pens. Any plans to get any more. You need at least one more MB to fill the box :)

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Nice pictures, thanks! I'm still not sure if I buy this one, though; the shape of the cap is the reason for that.. But with La Couronne having it in stock, I can see it in real life now.

 

Your WE's have a nice home. The other 3 drawers are filled with pens as well? Or is there spare room for housing more WE's?

Happy Writing!, Mainecoon

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Some very nice photos.

 

Reminds me that I've not yet read the booklet that comes with the pen yet.

 

I was surprised when I removed the shrink wrap on mine that the pen does not come inside the book box even though there is room for it - this is a first for the series.

 

I see you've got six WE pens. Any plans to get any more. You need at least one more MB to fill the box :)

Not in the picture, but, I have another 149, the silver barley and the 146. And, a Boheme roller ball... My plan is fill that top shelf of my pen case with WE as I plan to keep getting next one in the future. I know the WM Edson Black Sea looks out of place among the MB pens.

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My collection: 149 EF/F/B/OBB, Collodi B/Twain F/Mann F, 146 M, Silver Barley F, M1000/M800 B'o'B/M800 Tortoise/Sahara/415 BT/215/205 Blue Demo, Optima Demo Red M/88 EF & Italic/Europa, Emotica, 2K/Safaris/Al-Stars/Vista, Edson DB/Carene BS, Pilot 845/823/742/743/Silvern/M90/Makies, Sailor Profit Realo M/KOP Makies/Profit Makies/Profit 21 Naginata MF&M/KOP/KOP Mosaiques/Sterling Silvers,Platinum #3776 Celluloids/Izumos/Wood pens/Sterling Silvers,YoL Grand Victorian, and more (I lost counting)

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Chrissy Museum Piece

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Excellent pictures, and I quite like the pen. I have seen it, in the flesh, so to speak, but wasn't tempted to part with my money.

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Great review and photos! I have seen the pen and held it -- still not sure whether or not I will buy one. I hope to make a decision soon.

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Fabulous pictures. Thanks for sharing the detailed pictures and of the unboxing. I really like the looks of the pen. Enjoy!

 

Amazing collection of pens!

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Some very nice photos.

 

Reminds me that I've not yet read the booklet that comes with the pen yet.

 

I was surprised when I removed the shrink wrap on mine that the pen does not come inside the book box even though there is room for it - this is a first for the series.

 

I see you've got six WE pens. Any plans to get any more. You need at least one more MB to fill the box :)

The de Balzac also was structured in this fashion with the pen outside the book box.

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KJY Vintage

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Many many thanks for the quick picture review. You have shown the details very well.

Have you already written with it? Any specific comments about this WE?

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Enjoy the pen. I am not sure about the wooden part. I think I need to see it in person first to decide whether it is beautiful enough for me to like it. I do like the metal trim part though, and the nib looks pretty exquisite. Is it a 146 sized nib?

Fountain pens are like weapons. They just make your pocket bleed so much.

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Nice looking pen, congratulations. I wish you the joy of it.

 

The only thing that concerns me is that some of your pens (maybe all of them?) still have the nib size stickers on them which suggests to me that you do not write with them. I have to say that I agree with the member whose signature says something like "a pen is only a pretty stick until you ink it."

 

There are only two WEs I have ever thought I would like to own - the Hemingway and the Mark Twain. I am sure I will never be able fo afford them, even second hand, but you can bet your sweet bippy if I ever do I will ink them and use them.

 

I know some are concerned about ruining their value as collectors items or for later resale but one thing I have learned on this board is that pens are poor investment vehicles so you might as well enjoy them by using them rather than by only looking at them. I can't zpeak for anyone else but I know I can't afford to own something like that that just sits around and looks pretty. YMMV.

 

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Brian

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Drat! Looks like I tried to post at the sametime as someone else and doubled...geesh...

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These are the best pictures of the Daniel Defoe I've seen; they really give you a sense of this substantial pen! IMHO it is among the most beautiful of WE, aside from the clip (I'd have to see the laser etching in person).

 

As Brandon stated, the packaging is very interesting as MB seems to be using a container that reminds me of the ones they ship back from service, only clear.

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I just got the email about this pen the other day. What a gorgeous piece! Congrats and also nice collection! I really appreciate the excellent pictures provided!

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Thank you very much for the nice pictures. How fat is the body? Close to 149 or 146? I also would like to know the size of the nib.

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