Mb Newbie With A 144 Question

[ScienceChick]

I finally succumbed to the MB lure and just bought a 144 in bordeaux. The section is black which research here tells me is correct, assuming the pen is from the first 18 months of production. I was thinking of getting a bordeaux section/nib and found these in the classifieds. I freely admit ignorance and my questions are: do these appear to be authentic and is the price reasonable? They seem a little pricey but my observation is that most things MB are. TIA for educating me.

[Cordovian]

It is highly unlikely that anyone would/could post counterfeit pens or parts in the FPN classifieds so you are safe to assume they are genuine. As for the price, I think it is very reasonable and may order one for my 144.

[meiers]

Please, share a few photos of your new acquisition.

[ScienceChick]

Thanks, Cordovian, that makes sense. I appreciate the guidance on pricing.

 

I only have the seller's pictures at this point but here are a couple. I'm promised that what looks like a scratch is a reflection. The nib looks okay, tines may need to be aligned - and it's dirty.

 

 

 

[meiers]

Nice.

Looking forward to hearing how it writes and maybe a writing sample.

That's a very nice-looking monotone nib.

Edited July 2, 2015 by meiers

[meiers]

I own a 144R and would never part with it.

[Frank C]

The seller seems to be legitimate. There are a lot of old MB parts floating around. What nib size do you want?

[ScienceChick]

Nice.

Looking forward to hearing how it writes and maybe a writing sample.

That's a very nice-looking monotone nib.

 

I'll follow up. Thanks for the comment about the nib; hearing that from someone who knows what they're talking about makes me less concerned about it.

 

The seller seems to be legitimate. There are a lot of old MB parts floating around. What nib size do you want?

 

The one I bought comes with an F and I was planning to get the OM.

[pajaro]

That pen is nice. I have a few 144s in bordeaux. One I bought in 1983 and one I bought in 1990 had black sections. When I sent the one bought in 1990 to Montblanc in Texas for service, it came back with a red section. I have a red medium, red fine, red stub and a black extra fine 144. These are the best C/C pens I have. They always write.

 

I also have one with a bordeaux barrel, blue section and a Parker 45 cap. This pen works beautifully.

 

I have given a few 144s away to valued friends.

 

The section and nib prices in the link are excellent. Sections typically sell for $50 +, and nibs sometimes sell for upwards of $100. Ebay prices.

[ScienceChick]

My 144 arrived today and I'm very pleased. The feed was full of navy ink and there was a lot of dried ink on the nib; a little bulb syringe and USC time and it looks beautiful and writes smoothly. I usually prefer broader nibs but think this F and I will get along just fine.

[georgeb]

Very nice!

[Frank C]

My 144 arrived today and I'm very pleased. The feed was full of navy ink and there was a lot of dried ink on the nib; a little bulb syringe and USC time and it looks beautiful and writes smoothly. I usually prefer broader nibs but think this F and I will get along just fine.WP_20150706_16_28_19_Pro.jpg

 

Very nice pen. I have a 144 Bordeaux that I like very much.

[Joe in Seattle]

Nice writing, too!

[ScienceChick]

Thanks! The only thing that concerns me is that it will want siblings.

[mrchan]

Thanks! The only thing that concerns me is that it will want siblings.

That is the unfortunate thing about fountain pens we all share my son. lol

[orfew]

Congrats, the 144 is a very fine pen. I love mine and have used it for several years.