Bohemian Classic 145 (Fake Montblanc)

[Icywolfe]

(This is a not unboxing type of review as I had this pen for a little while. And by the set rules how it seems impossible to review and score something like this though.)

 

Now Let Rikka Takanashi pose with the pen and Introduce it.

 

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Intro: When I first opened my mail package from China. I just saw a small clear cheap plastic sleeve protecting this pen. The Mail package was those bubble wrapped envelopes. This surprised me as I thought I would get some finely ground plastic dust. Once I got my hands on my pen I remember it feeling a pen. It didn’t feel like cheap plastic. It looks like Montblanc at first glance. It was appox 11 USD with appox 2-3 weeks shipping.

Appearance & Design(Similarity: 7/10 // Overall: 1/10) : Umm… it’s not a “original” design. Especially if this is a fake Montblanc. But compared to whatever online pictures I’ve found of the real MB 145 this B145isn’t that far off. From the outside you can pass it off as a real MB I suppose. Not sure if the real 145 has a “Pix” under the clip though. From a far the similarity to a real MB seems to be there so the rating 7 for that, but overall as this is a fake pen it’s 1.

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Construction & Quality(7/10): The plastic doesn’t doesn’t feel that cheap. It feels like “resin” from other manufacturers. I gripped both my B145 and my C912 and both seems sturdy. Unless Pilot decided to lower their quality.(Unlikely) There is a visible seams but you need to look some what closely at the pen’s threads. A semi destruction test was done and the barrel end cap came off after 6 blows to my SOG Multitool. The threads seems to be cracked. It gets a 7 score because the barrel end cap threads broke off but it would’ve gotten a 8.

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(No scratches yet)

Weight & Dimensions: The barrel end cap flew right off somewhere so I cannot do this test. But it’s a fairly light pen.And similar size to the Pilot Custom 74.

Nib & Performance(3/10): I wish this pen has a more functional nib. On the nib it says “4810 - M - 14k - MONTBLANC - 585” No nib size but it writes like a M and it’s a dry and hard starter. It’s either the nib or the tiny feed. (I say the feed.) The nib is a nail no flex and if I add pressure I’m afraid I’ll stab the paper. And recently I found rust-like stuff forming on the underside. I’m giving it a 3 as you can use it after some banging on your desk so ink actually flows. Once it flows it works for about a page and stops. Nib is actually smooth.

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(The Nib stamping is crisp but too small it seems. I was using flash so it didn't come correctly.)

Filling System & Maintenance(2/10): It’s a C/C with a twist. The included Converter will not fit as in you stick it on the nipple and you turn the pen upside down and shake it. Plop converter falls. The pen uses a STD type of C/C so all STDs must fit? Nope. I’ve tried my Chinese collection of STDs and regular STDs none fit. The best fit came from some poor quality cartridge that I have no idea where I got. There is metal in the barrel so you can’t make it a eye dropper. I’ve rated this a 2 because you can fit a cart but not a converter.

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(It says Montblanc in some type of cheap paint that I rubbed some off.)

Cost & Value(1/10): (This is where I think this scale wasn’t made for fake pens.) Cost was 11-12 USD and free Shipping. Value is hard to explain on a fake pen. Sure the valve may be high if you want to pass it off as a real pen. But usability value is low. This pen brings the word “hardstarting to a new level” so it’s not a fun pen to write. Value for me near non-existent. Get it if you want to see how a fake pen feels like. (That is the reason why I got it.)

Conclusion(15/50): Yes,, I graded it harshly. It’s a fake pen. A counterfeit pen. Not very “original” but if I was going to grade it on a scale of “can you pass it off in your shirt-pocket” on that scale it will be around a 8/10. Open it up and write it just try explaining that you can never ink up that pen. Also not mentioned before the converter does go on the nipple but at a funky angle.

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Pics in full Res:

(Each Picture is about 4 MB so do not open when you have limited bandwidth.)

https://www.mediafire.com/folder/job2zgooacfwa/Bohemian_144_145

 

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Writing sample will come up soon after I figure out where it's rusting. Oh well that is my first review of a pen. Oddly it's a cheap fake pen I was reviewing. I might review another fake pen very soon after I do buy it. (Curiosity) Also if you have 12 USD to spare and you thinking about this or a Jinhao. Get the Jinhao. Rust Free under the nibs!

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Where did you buy it?

[Icywolfe]

Where did you buy it?

I do not wish to disclose that as I don't want fake pens circulating. But you can find this easily if you look on any online shopping sites.