Artisan Edition

[Wing Co]

Hi Folks, I saw this MB piston FP today, new and could have had it for €1000 instead of €2000/£1680. It is the L'Aubrac SE. What do you think yes/no?

[meiers]

How does it write?

Are you in love with the nib?

[Wing Co]

Ah writing! That's all done on a key board and the pens are all show on the desk or to take to meetings....!!!! I'm sure it would write nicely if only my handwriting was good enough. I struggle to turn down an apparent bargain.

[dubhe]

I think you have to love it, not worry about what others will think.

 

It looks nice, but I don't like the pointy cap, I prefer the flatter ones but that's just me.

[Wing Co]

I think you have to love it, not worry about what others will think.

 

It looks nice, but I don't like the pointy cap, I prefer the flatter ones but that's just me.

 

I see what you mean - not as pointy as my Honore de Balzac though. We are going back soon for my wife and a new ring for her so I'll see if the price will move some more as I found some old posts on here and they are all very positive. Also has a nice wooden box which would make a change form the usual MB boxes.

[Montecristo]

It looks like the L'Aubrac. Last year I had the chance to buy one at a similar 'bargain price' when our local AD closed. It has become one of my favorite pens and I presently have it inked. I love the weight, tactile feel of the wood and mother of pearl end cap. It is somehow between a 146 and 149 size wise with a 146 nib. The price you quoted seems good. I would jump at the opportunity again if it presented itself.

[KJY]

Yes iT is the l'Aubrac. Vers nice pen. Ofcourse you have To love wooden pens. I read that in some cases the wooden barrel will work and show cracks. Since you live in the netherlands it shouldn't be à problem. The prce is very good.

[Wing Co]

It looks like the L'Aubrac. Last year I had the chance to buy one at a similar 'bargain price' when our local AD closed. It has become one of my favorite pens and I presently have it inked. I love the weight, tactile feel of the wood and mother of pearl end cap. It is somehow between a 146 and 149 size wise with a 146 nib. The price you quoted seems good. I would jump at the opportunity again if it presented itself.

 

Thanks it's on reserve so I'll decide Thurs.

[Wing Co]

Yes iT is the l'Aubrac. Vers nice pen. Ofcourse you have To love wooden pens. I read that in some cases the wooden barrel will work and show cracks. Since you live in the netherlands it shouldn't be à problem. The prce is very good.

The cracks would match my ageing hands and face then; pity it does not have grey in it to match the hair as well - ah the silver...!!!

[zaddick]

I encourage you to spend a little time holding the pen and writing with it dipped, or at least pretending to write on paper. The length can be an issue for some and others have concerns over the metal section. I have a pen that is essentially the same shape and had to really try it out for a while to find if i could hold it and be comfortable for more than just a few sentences.

 

I did not have an issue with the metal section, but it is not to everyone's taste (and it not a favorite material for me). The pen looks amazing though and I would probably buy it at that price. If you can do a little better then I think you would be able to resell it used for what you paid for it or a little more. Something to think about.

 

If the dealer selling the pen is also an authorized dealer, you can take advantage of the free nib exchange program from MB if you wish. If not, consider the line width in your purchase decision. MB can run wide in some cases.

 

Let us know what you decide. The mother of pearl star is hard to resist!

[Wing Co]

I encourage you to spend a little time holding the pen and writing with it dipped, or at least pretending to write on paper. The length can be an issue for some and others have concerns over the metal section. I have a pen that is essentially the same shape and had to really try it out for a while to find if i could hold it and be comfortable for more than just a few sentences.

 

I did not have an issue with the metal section, but it is not to everyone's taste (and it not a favorite material for me). The pen looks amazing though and I would probably buy it at that price. If you can do a little better then I think you would be able to resell it used for what you paid for it or a little more. Something to think about.

 

If the dealer selling the pen is also an authorized dealer, you can take advantage of the free nib exchange program from MB if you wish. If not, consider the line width in your purchase decision. MB can run wide in some cases.

 

Let us know what you decide. The mother of pearl star is hard to resist!

 

"The mother of pearl star is hard to resist!" Bingo! I don't even write much with them. I do put different colour inks in my MB pens, but never write much with them, everything is e-mail or Word and handwriting too slow. Things might be better if we started writing by hand again at work as we might put more thought into it and in the end save time and be more efficient.

[KJY]

The cracks would match my ageing hands and face then; pity it does not have grey in it to match the hair as well - ah the silver...!!!

Seems like you already made a decision, since you can see the future with this pen

[Wing Co]

Seems like you already made a decision, since you can see the future with this pen

 

I think all us enthusiasts can make a case any way we want!

[KJY]

My wife always tell me; if you want something then one reason is enough. If it is something you don't want you can find a thousand reasons not to.

(that occurs when I want to purchase ANOTHER FP)