Is My Mont Blanc Traveler Real

[Chrissy]

I've never seen a perfect copy of the cartridge holder either, so I would say it's authentic, and it comes with it's authentic case.

[Matlock]

Definitely looks genuine although it is the first one I have seen with a 18k nib. Mine has a 14k nib as have all the others I have come across. I use mine a lot as the pen with 8 cartridges will see me through most trips. The cartridge holder is prone to slight corrosion but if you feel this is an issue I am sure MB will replace it.

[meiers]

I believe your pen is authentic.

How does it write?

Edited September 21, 2014 by meiers

[willow92]

It writes well, except I'm still getting a hesitation of flow on my first letter, I believe this is from a decade of no use.

It draws a thick consistent line, I think the nib must be extra large.

I am doing a bit of research on ink as the Mont Blanc ink I have tends to bleed to much especially on the cheaper paper at work.

[HermetiC]

I've never seen a fake 147.

[Sky Fountain Pens]

The fake ones are probably from China, as fakes are sold regularly in China.

[Chrissy]

Thanks everyone, i didn’t expect so many helpful, and genuinely interested responses.

 

I have been cleaning the pen up and it is working well, it was having issues feeding in the beginning, because of dried ink.

 

I have been cleaning it with room temperature water and so far so good, the only part i cant get clean is the cartridge holder end that engages to pierce the cartridge, i assume these are plated gold and can corroded? i am unwilling to try scraping the ink off incase it is corroded beneath.

 

My other question would be if anyone knows if it is possible to purchase a refillable canister to use in this pen? i really enjoy that aspect on my parker pen and would like the option to switch between refilling and disposables?

You can't purchase a 'refillable canister' if you mean a converter for a 147. It wouldn't fit inside the top of the pen.

 

Your best bet is to buy FP syringes from somewhere like Goulets and refill cartridges. Remember that you won't be able to put an unsealed one in the sleigh holder as a spare though

Edited December 16, 2014 by Chrissy

[Chu0009]

looks real, just like mine !

relax and enjoy writing with it !

 

I use a bulb syringe as pictured to clean my 147. It works very well !

The collar of the syringe forms a good seal around the back of the 147 and cleans the nib and feed in a few seconds

 

Edited December 17, 2014 by Chu0009

[DM48]

Looks exactly like my 147 so I 'hope' its real

[Chrissy]

looks real, just like mine !

relax and enjoy writing with it !

 

I use a bulb syringe as pictured to clean my 147. It works very well !

The collar of the syringe forms a good seal around the back of the 147 and cleans the nib and feed in a few seconds

Where did you source that type of bulb syringe from?

[Chrissy]

That's a shame, i have a parker that can take cartridges or a converter.

There are several types of Mb pen that do take cartridges or converters, but the 147 is designed specifically as a cartridge only pen.

[AJ50]

I never thought I would go for a cartridge pen but after a messy incident on an aircraft I decided it would have to be either a ball pen or the MB Traveller. The 147 was with me on a recent long distance flight and it caused no problems. It's an excellent fountain pen.

[Chu0009]

Where did you source that type of bulb syringe from?

You can get the bulb syringe from any good medical supply store.