First Photo Of 2013 Poa ?

[fpupulin]

Here comes the blue Duke of Milan. The inspiration from the last supper is amazing than I can image. The color on the blue lacquer will change depending on the circumstance. The blue color is so shiny yet deep that cannot be shown on the photo. Now I sent 4810 back for BB and keep 888 for M.

 

Your 4810 is a beautiful pen, but your 888 (that I never saw before...) is simply amazing. The Castello Sforzesco in Milan is not only architecturally extraordinary (even though quit a bit re-touched), but it also hosts wonderful art collections! Montblanc designers made a very good artistic job with this pen, very "milanese"...

 

Congratulations for your great acquisitions.

[Tom Kellie]

As long as they continue to put steps on them, my budget is safe.

 

~ Ghost Plane:

 

What does it mean “put steps on them”?

That's an unfamiliar phrase to me.

“Steps” in what sense...where?

Are there other Montblanc pens with “steps” of some sort?

Please pardon my ignorance.

After sitting thinking about it, I've drawn a blank, therefore I'm asking.

Tom K.

[thygreyt]

I think she means the step in the section/body. The standard 146 and 149 (and 1912) all are straight. But on this one, and others, there is a very noticeable step up

[Ghost Plane]

Yes. The distinct edge between the section and the pen body. Very uncomfortable for those whose fingers land on it.

[Tom Kellie]

Yes. The distinct edge between the section and the pen body. Very uncomfortable for those whose fingers land on it.

 

~ Ghost Plane:

 

Thank you (and also Reed_thoughts) for the explanation.

This is the first that I ever heard of such a concern.

You've added another point to my understanding of fountain pen design.

Tom K.