Remake Of The Visconti Skeleton

[olivier78860]

[...] How about the following scenario to illuminate the point: would Montblanc consider re-doing their Skeleton 333 in a new material? I think if they did, a fair few people would jump up and down and be concerned about the impact on the original pen and name-call Montblanc (money-grubbing corporate etc) and others would say "fantastic, more 333-type pens and now in (say) red gold, yellow gold, carbon .... Wow, the really know what customers like..."

[...]

 

I think Montblanc's idea behind very limited editions is the reach of incredible prices, meaning over-the-top exclusivity for their owners, who wouldn't want any peasant being able to buy similar stuff. I mean, take one of their skeleton pens, remove the over-abundant diamonds, and you have a 1000€-2000€ pen.

Of course, they are losing the ability to reach a wider audience, but they imprison themselves in this problem : if they sell less expensive skeleton pens, they aren't the unreachable, highest-end luxury brand anymore. Image is a burden sometimes.

 

Regarding these Visconti limited editions, they are nicely made (as usual), but I can't say I would buy one. Too "shiny". I purchased a blue ripple this summer, and it's everything I'm looking for when buying a Visconti pen (well except for the double reservoir. This filling system wasn't the best invention, in my opinion).

[sarahfar]

I don't see a real issue in regard to the Skelton from Visconti. Bryant's versions, frankly are only vaguely similar in terms of platform. Everything in terms of components is much richer. I get the point and think the argument is more valid in terms of some of the Omas Paragon re-issues. I just see Bryant's skeletons as really substantially different and more elegant.

[Bryant]

The Alutec makes for a nice looking overlay! And the matching silver box is a nice touch.

 

Is that an ecoroller, a rollerball that can be refilled from a bottle?

 

Are the inkwells going to be bundled with the pens or sold separately?

 

That is an eco roller, I think I had one made in each trim? I dont remember how many, but one or two I think... A few more with the Alutec because there are more pens there.

The inkwells will be sold separately as well as with the pens. They will be numbered, so first dibs will go to pen buyers, but there could be some people who dont want the inkwells Im sure, so there will be some for sale.

[Bryant]

The Alutec makes for a nice looking overlay! And the matching silver box is a nice touch.

 

Is that an ecoroller, a rollerball that can be refilled from a bottle?

 

Are the inkwells going to be bundled with the pens or sold separately?

 

That is an eco roller, I think I had one made in each trim? I dont remember how many, but one or two I think... A few more with the Alutec because there are more pens there.

The inkwells will be sold separately as well as with the pens. They will be numbered, so first dibs will go to pen buyers, but there could be some people who dont want the inkwells Im sure, so there will be some for sale.

 

Actually, no I retract that. I forgot, we did Rollerballs not ecos. Sorry I was thinking another brand I did a special with and did a power filler with roller point.

[Mkim]

I am getting a tingling feeling that the prototypes arrived at Bryant's door...

 

And he will be posting pictures VERY soon... please?

[Bryant]

I am getting a tingling feeling that the prototypes arrived at Bryant's door...

 

And he will be posting pictures VERY soon... please?

 

Normally this would be true, but in this case, we've skipped prototypes and they are shipping the whole lot this week and will be in my hand next!

[Ghost Plane]

Uh oh. I can feel my credit card heating up already

[rockspyder]

:puddle:

PHULLEEEASE post more pics when they arrive Bry?

[gentlewarrior6]

I am getting a tingling feeling that the prototypes arrived at Bryant's door...

 

And he will be posting pictures VERY soon... please?

 

Normally this would be true, but in this case, we've skipped prototypes and they are shipping the whole lot this week and will be in my hand next!

 

 

What happened to the Ruthenium plated sterling? That got nixed?

[Bryant]

I am getting a tingling feeling that the prototypes arrived at Bryant's door...

 

And he will be posting pictures VERY soon... please?

 

Normally this would be true, but in this case, we've skipped prototypes and they are shipping the whole lot this week and will be in my hand next!

 

 

What happened to the Ruthenium plated sterling? That got nixed?

 

Oh no! This will most likely be the most popular one when it comes out. We are still doing 4 versions. But only got pics of this one. Pics to come next week... I hope!

 

 

 

[Classics]

I can't wait to see it! :thumbup:

[gentlewarrior6]

I am getting a tingling feeling that the prototypes arrived at Bryant's door...

 

And he will be posting pictures VERY soon... please?

 

Normally this would be true, but in this case, we've skipped prototypes and they are shipping the whole lot this week and will be in my hand next!

 

 

What happened to the Ruthenium plated sterling? That got nixed?

 

Oh no! This will most likely be the most popular one when it comes out. We are still doing 4 versions. But only got pics of this one. Pics to come next week... I hope!

 

 

 

Pardon my persistence, but the numbers don't add up.

 

4 versions:

 

Shiny silver

Alutec

Gold vermeil

Carbon fiber

 

Is the ruthenium plated sterling a 5th version, or is that what you refer to as the shiny silver......

 

As always I love your elegant and modern creations.

[Bryant]

I am getting a tingling feeling that the prototypes arrived at Bryant's door...

 

And he will be posting pictures VERY soon... please?

 

Normally this would be true, but in this case, we've skipped prototypes and they are shipping the whole lot this week and will be in my hand next!

 

 

What happened to the Ruthenium plated sterling? That got nixed?

 

Oh no! This will most likely be the most popular one when it comes out. We are still doing 4 versions. But only got pics of this one. Pics to come next week... I hope!

 

 

 

Pardon my persistence, but the numbers don't add up.

 

4 versions:

 

Shiny silver

Alutec

Gold vermeil

Carbon fiber

 

Is the ruthenium plated sterling a 5th version, or is that what you refer to as the shiny silver......

 

As always I love your elegant and modern creations.

 

Oops long day of traveling and I misread your message. And maybe somewhere I wrote Ruthenium instead of Rhodium. But the Sterling Silver version will be Rhodium plated, not Ruthenium (black) plated. Although a cool idea, I think we would not do the carbon fiber version if we did that.

Sorry about the confusion.

Regards,

Bry

[Bryant]

Pens are in! Wow. Thats all I can really say. Alutec inbound tomorrow.

 

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[Ghost Plane]

Incoming!

[peterpen53]

Given the lack of response we have either lost some members or they have just fainted behind their screens.

 

Great piece of work, Bry!

 

 

Cheers,

Peter

[Ghost Plane]

They're probably cooling their credit cards in ice water. :roflmho:

[raging.dragon]

Incoming!

 

Which one(s)?

[tenney]

Wow! The CF looks very nice. Can't wait to see the Alutec. (correction... can't wait to see a PICTURE of the Alutec!)

[rockspyder]

Given the lack of response we have either lost some members or they have just fainted behind their screens...

 

Fainted, more likely!

I've deliberately held back with a response. Had I replied right away, I might have made an idiot out of myself

These are just beautiful :clap1:

Can't wait.....