Your Experience With The Mb Jfk Fountain Pen

[duckduck]

I'm considering a Montblanc JFK (the dark blue special edition, not the more limited 1917 edition). I can't find any reviews of the pen, so is was wondering if someone has any experience with it? For comparison I use my 146 a lot.

 

 

I'm also considering the Montblanc Heritage 1912 as an akternative, and there aren't a lot of reviews for that one either (albeit a bit more). I would love to read about your experience with that pen as well.

[meiers]

The heritage 1912 is a lot of fun:

1. It's ergonomic.

2. I enjoy the retractable nib and write/play with it for hours

3. It's understated and flies under the radar

 

At the same time:

1. It has less ink capacity than a 146 but still enough

2. The cap should NOT be posted.

[Hector67]

The JFK is all about the looks, so it depends on your personal taste. It is a large, light pen. If you don't like step down sections, you will not like this pen.

 

The Heritage 1912 is different, will make an impression. It is small to keep in your shirt pocket. Once the nib is out, It becomes a large heavy pen.

 

[EclecticCollector]

The JFK is all about the looks, so it depends on your personal taste. It is a large, light pen. If you don't like step down sections, you will not like this pen.

 

I'm surprised that you describe the JFK as a light pen. I haven't held one but had assumed that it would be heavy due to all the metal hardware visible on it. How would you compare its weight to the 146? To the Tribute 146? Edited May 19, 2015 by EclecticCollector

[Hector67]

It is basically all resin. Apart from the metal fittings. Maybe a few grams heavier.

Cheers!

[orfew]

I do not have the JFK but I do have the 1912 and it is a great pen. Mine is currently inked as it often is.

[Toll]

I have both pens. I have actually not yet inked the JFK, but I find the pen to be very aesthetically appealing. Like others have noted, the Heritage 1912 is really a joy to use. Great style, mechanism, and nib.

[fravin]

And what about the Heritage's nib? Is it really flexible?

[meiers]

I do not have the JFK but I do have the 1912 and it is a great pen. Mine is currently inked as it often is.

The heritage 1912 has been my daily writer ever since I acquired it in the summer of 2013.

[duckduck]

Thank you for all your input. I've decided to go with (and just ordered) the Heritage 1912. Can't wait,

[nibbling]

I tried a friend's heritage 1912. It's certainly special and different. It is however very heavy and if you prefer lighter pens this isn't for you. I decided not to get it as doesn't seem like it'd be comfortable for long writing sessions. That barrel marking also makes me a tad uncomfortable.

[Sebvelez]

I think you have made a wise choice! The Heritage is an odd pen in that its unlike most other recent Montblancs. It is minimal but it feels quite expensive and special in the hand. I've had mine for a month now and love it. I also take mine to any meeting were I don't necessarily want people getting "distracted" by a shiny pen with a Montblanc logo... that said it does get plenty of attention! I have a 146 Doue that I love as well but the nib on the 1912 is something special. Hope you enjoy!

 

BTW, my 1912 is from the newer batch (I think) and in a month or so of daily use I still have not seen the dreaded and discussed about barrel marking.

Edited May 21, 2015 by Sebvelez

[meiers]

The barrel marking on my heritage makes the pen especially desirable to discerning collectors. In a few years I will sell it at Sotheby's and retire on the proceeds.

Edited May 22, 2015 by meiers

[tenney]

Would someone please point me to where this barrel marking is described / photographed. Thanks.

[Albinoni]

Do both of these pens have 14k nibs

[jmccarty3]

I like the Heritage 1912, but would love to be able to afford the coral Heritage 1914.

[Pepetonio]

I have both fountain pens.

My Heritage 1912 is my 2nd. of that model, after a warranty claim (fulfilled by Montblanc), because the 1st. broken an inner part of the retractable nib, just under normal (but heavy use really, I have to sign a lot daily) use. That makes me use it now in a non daily basis. It's a "delicate" pen for my needs/usage, so right now it's boxed in my drawer. After that, is a beautiful pen with a great retro design and nib (almost flexible), but with a design flaw that produce unpleasant scratch marks in the barrel (body) when you screw the cap (without any force or pressure, under normal use). Both of my 1912 had suffer the same problem.

On the other hand, the JFK (just purchased a week ago) is a more robust pen, with very nice design details, mainteining an strong influence of Meisterstuck look and feel (weight also). Also the navy blue color (almost black) is very nice and distinctive. It will look in your pocket, undoubtedly as a Montblanc. And less moving parts equals durability (I hope).

[nusiax]

I have the JFK blue edition. I love it. Perfect size for my hands and it writes likena dream. I was saving for a 169 and blew my fund in this pennand love it.

 

This pen is not light neither is not too heavy. I find it perfect for me.

 

I would suggest go to your local pen store or Montblanc Boutique and try it out. It was love at first sight.

[jpblu]

I have both the Heritage Fountain Pen and the heritage Rollerball (since 3 days) as well as the JFK Blue edition Fountain Pen and BallPont

Both are fine and the size of all of them are rely good !

I was against the Heritage because of the size without trying it but once I tried it and find it georgous