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the diameter of the barrel for Morgan is thicker than the 146 but little bit less than the 149. I really like girth in my FP, so I am happy with the morgan.

It looks very nice, congrats!
So... Are you happy as happy with it as you thought you might?

Beautiful pens. Enjoy!

thank you andiver, i will enjoy the pen for many years to come. Not sure if it is going to be eye candy only though.

Bryant, yes I am happy as I can be.

I did a little side by side comparison with the 149, it is about the same size.

Congratulations, its beautiful

I also love the Alexander I think its the best LE ever..!!!

OMG this is GORGEOUS
Please write a review,PLEASE

Wow, nice hardware!
I'm with Goodguy - a review please!

okay Jeen and goodguy,

*******Appearance*****

As you can see the picture above it is very beautiful. I especially like the cap, the contras between the carbon and silver is stunning.
The pen is made from sterling silver and that is one of the reason I like this pen, but right now after a few days of handling it the silver began to lightly tarnish. MB did include a polishing cloth with the pen, however, I began to feel that this pen is not everyday use pen. Not that most other POA are.

Took another picture of the MB star, I think there is only another 4810 model has this (mother of pearl?) star. Most other POA that has this star is 888 version


Another design I like about this pen is the piston turner. I really like how it cuts off the barrel to add a more define shape of the pen. The laser engraving of Mont Blanc xxxx/4810 is also a nice touch.



******* How does the pen handle?******

This pen is on the heavier side of the scale, however it is well balance. I can see this pen being use to take long notes without tiring the writer out. I do not think this pen should be posted because the cap is where most of the weight lies. With post the balance is thrown off.
I personally like this pen more than other one is the girth of the barrel is close to 149. Oh... the happiness is flowing through my mind.

Nib performance? I do not know yet, as I have not dip or ink the pen. But from my Alexander the Great experience it writes just like other MB M nibs. Good ink flow and has a little drag to it.

******* Cost vs Value *******

Most of you reading this post are not novices collectors and therefore know how this question is subjective. Keep in mind that I am comparing the Morgan within MB pens, a sterling silver 146 with 23k gold ring and clip has MSRP of $1365. I know some people would said you can get an Pelikan MJ 9000 for way lesser price and properly works better. While I do not dispute that but the bottom line is that is not a MB. It is like comparing apple with orange to me.
Now with that in mind to me the Morgan is what I am looking for in an MB limited edition pen therefore I would say yes I believe this pen is worth the price.

I bet this is in Goodguy's future! Pretty pen.

Out of my price range but who knows what the future will bring.

Thank you for the wonderful review,this is a true holly grail pen.
Nothing to compare this pen to the Pel Majesty.I tried the Majesty and was very dissapointed.It was very heavy and too thin to make a real impression.

Enjoy the pen

Congratulations on this beautiful pen. Have you had a chance to visit the JP Morgan library in NYC?

No and I live in NYC. Funny right?

Well yes and it also makes perfect sense. These kind of institutions are better advertised to toursits than to locals. Sigh. Here's the link to their website:Morgan Library NYC

It is well worth a vist to be sure. While not as interesting as the Frick collection - Morgan collected books and manuscripts of which very few are left or on display, while Frick collected artworks, no, masterpieces, most of which still puzzle me as to how Europe has let go of them - it is still worthy of half a day of your time. The neo-renaissance architecture is pleasant and there are a few handwritten manuscrpits on display, of which the most striking I remember are Mozart's and Oscar Wilde's. It's interesting to see their handwriting in person. MB has done a nice job in capturing Wilde's calligraphy and spirit thereof on their WE namesake. But I digress here. My question when you will have seen the Morgan library: which one captures Morgan better, the FP or that building and is there some link between the two? I suspect there is one, although they are so different in style, but I can't put my finger on it. Hopefully you will have better luck with the FP in your hands...

RedRob, always gets people thinking. I will go visit the library this summer and think about your question.

Congratulations on your pen. My opinion on the Morgan when it first came out in 2004 was initially one of indifference, but changed after a time. Here are a few observations to share on my example:

Quality Control: Very high and I hope indicative across the board for this model. In particular, the M nib was well formed and with no baby's bottom. All fittings, tolerances and action of the pieces (e.g., piston, cap) are what you should expect for the Patron of the Arts line. The piston on this example operates very smoothly.

Weight: A little heavy, but this is a mogul pen meant to evoke mogul lore (one can image weilding it to slay the lesser capitalists). Anyway, the weight tends to be high and does not encourage posting. It also doesn't lend to wearing in a shirt pocket due to weight and bling factor, but does make for a nice desk pen.

Design: This is not a subtle design. You like it or you don't. The cap is presented with woven ribbons of silver metal and what looks like carbon fiber in a zig zag across the cap diameter. This design draws attention to the pen. Once the cap is removed the shape of the barrel transitions from the piston filler end to the nib section end in a gentle sweeping curve. A series of longitudinal lines enhances the length and shape of this very well designed sterling barrel. I'm still not sure about what I think of the nib "fresco" and have to think about it a little more.

Writing Performance: A very good writer. Ink deposits from the nib to paper on demand with no skips or other problems with flow (for now at least). Weight may be a problem if this pen were to be used for extended writing sessions. However, it works for me. Originally, I wanted a B and not an M, however, after using it and finding the M cut and performing so well I think it's going to stay the way it is.

Thanks for your review and photos and have fun with your new toy.