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I haven't seen any reviews or comments about the "new" Mabie Todd "Concerto" fountain pen. It uses a Schmidt nib.

 

Don't know how long the revived version of the company has been around or how many products they've produced, or even their success rate. Would be nice to have them revive their old nibs ;)

 

Any one have any thoughts, comments, experiences, reviews for this "Concerto" pen?

 

Or the revived company?

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Have you a picture and better still a writing sample?

 

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Oh yes, those...

 

No thanks those will not compare with, for example this:

 

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My advice: buy the real thing. Even the most basic of Mabie Todds e.g. a Swan 3160 or a 6160 is better than those in my opinion.

 

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Nothing compares with the vintage.

 

Just wondering about these new pens and about the revived company. How does it stand up with the newer pens.

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Syd Saperstein has revived classic Wahl Eversharp pens.

 

However, and sadly, the new Mabie Todd is just a name. It would be like asking how Apples and pomme de terre compare, as they are both "apples."

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There's no real connection with the old Mabie Todd. Fountain Pen Hospital bought the MT trademark and are using it to market Taiwanese pens at vintage prices.

 

Oh dear, very unpleasant pens. Cartridge fed, to boot.

 

The other thread on this subject carries a picture of the box, which seems to state "Mabie Todd, Established 1860". Are we allowed to do this with resurrected names?

 

Swan Mabie Todd prices have risen substantially in the last few years, but you could still get the genuine article for less than these 'homage' pens are selling for. It's a shame, really. Someone like FPH, with all their connections and experience, could/should have done a really nice job.

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Oh dear, very unpleasant pens. Cartridge fed, to boot.

 

The other thread on this subject carries a picture of the box, which seems to state "Mabie Todd, Established 1860". Are we allowed to do this with resurrected names?

 

Swan Mabie Todd prices have risen substantially in the last few years, but you could still get the genuine article for less than these 'homage' pens are selling for. It's a shame, really. Someone like FPH, with all their connections and experience, could/should have done a really nice job.

Quite so, but I fear that however much effort they put into it, they would never - for me at least - produce the real magic.

 

The craftsmanship, glorious materials and patterns and amazing (usually at least) nibs could not easily be matched today I am afraid.

 

I consider it poor indeed that such a fine name should be resurrected only to be figuratively dragged through the mud.

 

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What a shame! Sad that what was done before with less can not be done today with more.

 

Thank you for the information.

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Hello Cob

I have just joined FPN and you have been recommended to me by Paul. (Aretiredgeezer-eBay ) I'm not sure how to contact you directly. I would like to get some help from you re a MB Swan. Many thanks in advance

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I always thought the same person who brought back Conklin, and Esterbrook was behind the Mabie Todd resurrection too? Like most of the pens from these attempts, their performance is generally underwhelming, and are often discounted readily, and often. As the exclusive distributor, it looks like FPH got stuck with a supply that they have been trying to sell off for a number of years at significantly reduced prices to what MSRP supposedly is. Though, the value of the pens are more accurate at these reduced prices, or even slightly still a bit high when a Pilot MR writes better/ has better quality control!

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Hello Cob

I have just joined FPN and you have been recommended to me by Paul. (Aretiredgeezer-eBay ) I'm not sure how to contact you directly. I would like to get some help from you re a MB Swan. Many thanks in advance

Hullo.

 

I have sent a PM.

 

Best,

 

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