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Yesterday, Esov created a thread on his newly acquired 146 demonstrator.

 

My contribution today shows my newly acquired demonstrator. It is a 149, but it is not totally clear. It has the black turning knob and cap. My demonstrator has seen use:

 

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/multiechelon/149Demonstrator/149Demonstrator_01.jpg

 

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/multiechelon/149Demonstrator/149Demonstrator_16.jpg http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/multiechelon/149Demonstrator/149Demonstrator_17.jpg

 

These pictures are after three or four hours where it was left soaking and flushed many times. There is still a pretty a pretty good amount of ink visible:

 

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/multiechelon/149Demonstrator/149Demonstrator_02.jpg

 

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/multiechelon/149Demonstrator/149Demonstrator_03.jpg

 

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/multiechelon/149Demonstrator/149Demonstrator_04.jpg

 

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/multiechelon/149Demonstrator/149Demonstrator_05.jpg

 

Now I can understand why my pen is not fully flushed even when I see a clear inkwell:

 

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/multiechelon/149Demonstrator/149Demonstrator_06.jpg

 

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/multiechelon/149Demonstrator/149Demonstrator_07.jpg

 

This is after a night of soaking and some aggressive flushing. The ink is not totally gone, but it was close enough:

 

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/multiechelon/149Demonstrator/149Demonstrator_18.jpg

 

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/multiechelon/149Demonstrator/149Demonstrator_19.jpg

 

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/multiechelon/149Demonstrator/149Demonstrator_20.jpg

 

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/multiechelon/149Demonstrator/149Demonstrator_21.jpg

 

So with all that done, now it was time to load it up with J Herbin Vert Empire:

 

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/multiechelon/149Demonstrator/149Demonstrator_33.jpg

 

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/multiechelon/149Demonstrator/149Demonstrator_34.jpg

 

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/multiechelon/149Demonstrator/149Demonstrator_35.jpg

 

I have only written a few pages with it, but the B nib works just as expected:

 

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu82/multiechelon/149Demonstrator/149Demonstrator_39.jpg

 

Sean

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I like the nib. If you ever want to get rid of the "pink" and have a better seal, let me know.

 

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I like the nib. If you ever want to get rid of the "pink" and have a better seal, let me know.

 

Eric

 

Absolutely. As soon as I can bear parting with the pen for its journey, I will shoot you a note.

 

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Congratulations Sean, for the new acquisition! :thumbup: It's not everyday for us to see a montblanc demo. Must cost you a bomb to get this pen. :notworthy1:

 

Wow! In one week time, I'm seeing one 146 and 149 MB demo! :cloud9:

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Wonderful Sean, thanks for sharing this. Are those longitudinal lines micro cracks in the ink view area?

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Just thinking...

 

I do not REALLY need two kidneys, don't I?

 

And I have four little girls, lot of expenses... But they have spare kidneys too...

 

"Daddy, daddy, why are you looking at us THAT WAY?"

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Amazing shots, Sean. Thanks for the education. I've seen a couple of Gary Lehrer's demos, and yours is among the nicest. How does your "old" nib fit the "newer" feed? Seems perfect. Have seen pots and pots of the "pink bubblegum" at MB repairmen's workbenches. Eric, do you use mutton tallow which is colorless? Also, thanks for the great 146 demo shots. Forget whom to thank. Both sets of shots contribute considerably to our knowledge of the 140 models. Thanks again.

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Oh man, you guys are making me sick with these MB demo's!

On one hand I'm very happy for you but on the other I dislike you very much. :P

 

Are full demo 149's, like the 146 we saw earlier, known to exist?

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Great pen and photos Sean.

And how can this be, because he is the Kwisatz Haderach.

 

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Congrats Sean, what a great find.

 

Thanks for taking the time to post such a great selection of pics!

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That pen is absolutely drool-worthy. But the B-nib makes it: :cloud9:. Congrats!

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What a stunning pen. It looks remarkably clean, and the piston looks new.

Do all 149s have the sealant, and is removing the feed and re-sealing a job only for a professional? Looking at the piston on this demonstrator, I wonder why a solid silicon gasket/washer or O-ring system wasn't used to seal the feed/section, instead of what appears to be a malleable paste. The piston head, which moves, as well as seals, is doing a perfect job in this beautiful pen.

Thank you Multiechelon, Sean, for the enlightening photos. It's interesting to see how the gold cap rings are held in place, and what a gorgeous nib. :happyberet:

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Do all 149s have the sealant...

 

Yes, unless they have been opened by a "non MB" pen technician, in such cases the sealant used can be different.

 

...and is removing the feed and re-sealing a job only for a professional?

 

Not necessarily, any DIYer with the proper tools can service the pen, but one has to be really careful since replacement parts are hard to source. YMMV

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