Mentmore 46

[Daddy-O]

I recently acquired a Mentmore 46 in a lot of pens. What an odd beast! A hooded nib with a very unusual section. It is a button filler and quite a chunky pen. The cap is gold filled. All it needed was cleaning and a new sac although I haven't polished it yet. It is a very smooth, wet writer and I assume the nib is 14 ct. Although I don't collect Mentmore pens I have kept a couple of the more interesting ones. Not sure about this one though. I remember reading once that the definition of cute is 'interesting but ugly'. Perhaps this qualifies as a 'cute' pen?

 

 

[johnmc2]

Very unusual. The Mentmores I have had have all been good writers and nice to hold as well. I really regret selling the last one!

I've never seen this model before, I think the French would describe it as "jolie-laide".

[Daddy-O]

Beautiful ugly? I like that. It is a nice writer, a little similar to a Parker 51 although I think Parker got it just right with the 51.

[hilsedwards]

Check out the comprehensive information from Goodwriters pen blog.

http://goodwriterspens.com/?s=Mentmore+46

 

I have two of these 'ugly duckings' and I love 'em!

[mallymal1]

VERY cute.

[Daddy-O]

Interesting reading on Goodwriters blog. The 46 is clearly a well-made pen and certainly out of the ordinary at least in looks.

[johnmc2]

I am delighted that I have managed to get what appears to be a good example of the sterling silver cap model 46 tonight by auction.

[Daddy-O]

Good on you! Another 46 with a gold filled cap and fine nib found its way to me recently. I'll only keep one but they certainly are a good thing. One with a silver cap is a great find.