Advice On A Pen Pouch For 149

[dave999]

Hi,

 

I had been reading the threads on pen pouches for the 149, and is strongly leaning to getting a Florence 2 pen hard leather one.

 

Are there any other hard case pouches that I should check out before taking the plunge?

 

Also, does the crocodile designed skin age well? Will it peel, and if it does can Montblanc fix them?

 

Thank you,

David

[meiers]

No worries.

These pen cases age well.

[jsolares]

See if you can find a florence at good price, they're discontinued after all, but you can also get these that are very similar but afaik they're only available for 1 pen not 2

http://www.appelboompennen.nl/brands-m-p/Montblanc/montblanc-leather-goods/montblanc-meisterstuck-selection-choco-penetui-1-delig

[dave999]

Thank you jsolares and meiers, I finally found and purchased a black smooth used one from ebay.

 

Looking forward to receive it.

Edited July 26, 2015 by dave999

[meiers]

Nice. Would you show it off when it arrives?

[dave999]

Sure, should be here soon, as she already mailed it out from Texas.

 

In the meantime, this was the listing:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Montblanc-FLORENCE-Black-Leather-2-3-Pen-Case-MINT-RETAILS-425-/121712288102?ssPageName=ADME:L:EOISSA:US:1123

[tmenyc]

They are beautiful cases, no doubt whatsoever. For future ones, you may want to look at Franklin-Christoph -- very well made, well-sized for large pens, handsome, far less expensive.

 

Tim

[meiers]

That is a very nice and a very desirable pen case at a fair price.

I went through a phase in my collecting journey where I purchased a number of cheap pen pouches. I ended up with a drawerful of "good deals" that were a complete waste of space... until I got rid of them.

 

I think you are doing it right. It's not about quantity but quality.

Tim has a point. For me, there are good less expensive alternatives. I really like "Sonnenleder" pen cases and am tempted to get one.

Edited July 29, 2015 by meiers

[dave999]

Thank you Tim, their 2 pen envelope looks very nicely designed and functional. Maybe I'll get one in the future.

 

Meiers, I read/learned a lot on this forum, a lot of good advices.

I went through a phase in my collecting journey where I purchased a number of cheap pen pouches. I ended up with a drawerful of "good deals" that were a complete waste of space... until I got rid of them

 

I had to learn the hard way too, for other areas. So, this time I decided to just skip ahead and try out a case and a pen for use.

[meiers]

At age 55 I have decided to buy less stuff and spend the pocket money I save on things that I really like.

[tmenyc]

At 63 I am getting better at living up to the same decision, made at 55.

 

Tim

 

btw, nice bike! I had a wonderful old Carlton racer, all campagnolo, for years. But, then I had knees, too. Now I have a super light city bike that looks intentionally like junk. Perfect for Manhattan.

Edited July 30, 2015 by tmenyc

[Nathanb]

Its a nice pouch, I too was fortunate to find one in unused condition - the first thing I noticed when opening the box was the amazing smell of leather!

[Dhruv_Sood]

How about Chan's handmade? Try that. I have ordered one too.

They said that their pen cases are big enough to accommodate even MB 149.

[dave999]

Tend to stick to experienced maker/brand for real leather product. A properly cured piece of leather for the application, well made and maintained one can last a lifetime or more.

 

Kind of why I decided on the Florence one after checking them out.

 

But, her fabric one looks nice.

[dave999]

Hi Meiers,

 

It got here yesterday and I love it! Wonderful workmanship, feel, and a perfect fit.

 

I am glad I picked the smooth black one, as it allows the pen to be highlighted nicely.

 

Now... if only I can find a good original 70s 18c 2 tone to partner up with it. My collection will be complete.

Edited July 30, 2015 by dave999

[drafty]

Hi David, mind me asking what the dimensions of the 149 are? I have another brand BIG pen and I was thinking of finding a 1-pen MB case to fit it.

 

Mine is a Waterman Edson which is 6" long and 5/8" at the widest of its cigar shape.

 

Thank you

Edited July 30, 2015 by Drafty

[dave999]

Not sure if the 149 I currently have is the same size as the current ones.

 

5.94 inches with cap on and 0.68 inches at widest part of the cap (~0.8 including clip). Measured with a caliper while wrapped in one layer of thin cloth.

 

i tried looking for a 1 pen Florence case, but they seem to be rarer. I guess it is more popular and well used, so the ones I saw that were sold were in ok to "good" conditions. There might be one for sale some where, but I think it is brown/burgundy one with crocodile skin design. The smooth skinned one all looks pretty worn...

[drafty]

Thanks for doing that. Oh, your new case does look good!!!

 

I don't really mind what the colour is so I'll have a butcher's. If you notice any other brands of single-pen cases/tubes then give me a shout if you feel inclined. I basically want to carry the one pen and protect it from impact/scratches/the usual stuff...without it being too big that the pen rattles around in there.

 

Thanks again.

[dave999]

Welcome,

 

There is a link here that Jsolares shared, it's a 1 pen.

 

See if you can find a florence at good price, they're discontinued after all, but you can also get these that are very similar but afaik they're only available for 1 pen not 2

http://www.appelboom...penetui-1-delig

[drafty]

 

Welcome,

 

There is a link here that Jsolares shared, it's a 1 pen.

 

 

OK great, thanks.

 

Those prices are in Euros as well..yikes!!