Patron Of Art Homage To Ludwig Ii Limited Edition 4810

[gerigo]

Saw the pen in FPH in real life. Although definitely ostentatious especially with the crown, its quite a beautiful pen.

 

I forgot to pick up the ink. I would not call the ink grey. It would do it injustice. Warm grey would be the color we'd be calling it in the design industry. But of course the marketing people can come up with MUCH more fancy names. It reminds me of the color of my dads MB and I think they call it Champagne gold or something like that.

[mjchuang9]

I love the skeletonized barrel on this one but am not sure of the sure of plating done on the crown and clip. Plating should be reserved for 4810 versions. I am guessing the piston is not solid gold either. I do like the look, mind you but doesnt justify the price tag at all with minuscule amount of precious metals used.

 

I agree with you that the fittings of the 888 version should be made all by solid gold. However, it is hard to deny that the mix of solid gold and matted plated platinum is so beautiful, moreover the clip is brushed with hairlines. The piston is solid gold except the end part which is plated.

[Memorexx]

I was in the MB store yesterday. Unfortunately they didn't have the 4810 there. They told me something about it has been recalled...some issues with the packaging. Not sure...

 

However they gave me the 40 edition to play with

[Cyrille81]

I was in the MB store yesterday. Unfortunately they didn't have the 4810 there. They told me something about it has been recalled...some issues with the packaging. Not sure...

 

However they gave me the 40 edition to play with

 

Thank you for sharing the photos of the LE40. Really great pen.

[Memorexx]

yea..my pictures were not so great though

 

But the pen is a keeper...if it wasn't so expensive haha.

My dealer teased me..he was like, so should I pack it for you? or...

 

I like the feather swan thingy in the body of the pen. Really nice craftsmanship

[Cyrille81]

yea..my pictures were not so great though

 

But the pen is a keeper...if it wasn't so expensive haha.

My dealer teased me..he was like, so should I pack it for you? or...

 

I like the feather swan thingy in the body of the pen. Really nice craftsmanship

 

Yes the price is not for me but it is always great to see the work of MB's artisan.

[Ghost Plane]

How do they achieve the effect of the feathers? Is it 2D or 3D? Painted or molded? Enamel or MoP?

[blottingpaperforlife]

Ghost Plane,

It appears the feathers are encased in Sapphire Glass but am not sure. The value of this pen is beyond my reach but I was wondering what your thoughts are in terms of its functionality and design

[MontblancGeek]

How do they achieve the effect of the feathers? Is it 2D or 3D? Painted or molded? Enamel or MoP?

They are real feathers. MB describes this part of the piece as: Swan made of real miniature feathers, protected under sapphire glass and embedded in an artful guilloche set and barrel.

 

I am attaching a couple of photos. There you can see the description of the piece, and also some detail. Sorry for the low quality and poor photo skills, but it is nighttime so no natural lighting available.

Edited April 15, 2018 by MontblancLover

[Memorexx]

Yeah. Those are real feathers. He told me that the person who puts them in needs one week for one pen.

[Ghost Plane]

Ghost Plane,

It appears the feathers are encased in Sapphire Glass but am not sure. The value of this pen is beyond my reach but I was wondering what your thoughts are in terms of its functionality and design

Not my taste, but the artisans techniques fascinate me. Unless the owner goes for a bespoke nib, it’s not going to write any differently than the same nib on a 149 or 146 (whichever pen it’s based on).

[mjchuang9]

The fountain pens are not only to write but also to appreciate , or why not just buy 146 or 149 ?

[Ghost Plane]

Hence the bespoke nib options. I’m hoping to get near one of these rare (in the US) options in the future as I have nib ideas bouncing around in the back of my head I’d love to see Axel and his nib magicians actually produce.

[MontblancGeek]

The fountain pens are not only to write but also to appreciate , or why not just buy 146 or 149 ?

My thoughts exactly. Some pens are also works of art meant to be admired.

[jmccarty3]

Although in many instances I like the less limited of the limited editions, I far prefer the LE 40 of this pen to the 888 or the 4810.

 

The LE 40 truly is fit for a royal hand.

[blottingpaperforlife]

The Limited Edition 40 certainly seems to have these beautiful subtle contrasts. I am wondering if this is the first time Montblanc made use of Sapphire glass, as a protector, and if they intend to use in the future in those pens which are not as limited as the artisan pieces.

[Memorexx]

So...I went to my MB Boutique today. Finally the 4810 is in stock and it is beautiful. I really like the blue and the white cap which shimmers in the light. Much more than the 888 and the 40, which they showed me as well.

Unfortunately they didn't have the ink in yet...so I am still guessing it is grayish?

 

Anyhow...I pulled the trigger on the 4810 version and I got a plain simple royal blue ink with it. I think it suits the pen very well.

 

But see for yourself

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just realized it's called Art not Arts

Edited April 25, 2018 by Memorexx

[nishantdr83]

So...I went to my MB Boutique today. Finally the 4810 is in stock and it is beautiful. I really like the blue and the white cap which shimmers in the light. Much more than the 888 and the 40, which they showed me as well.

Unfortunately they didn't have the ink in yet...so I am still guessing it is grayish?

 

Anyhow...I pulled the trigger on the 4810 version and I got a plain simple royal blue ink with it. I think it suits the pen very well.

 

But see for yourself

 

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Just realized it's called Art not Arts

Congratulations!!!

 

I would switch to something None of my pens that I buy new come with M nib ... they all go in for an exchange. I vote OB/OBB.

 

Ludwig certainly is a well designed pen. Love your handwriting as well.

[Memorexx]

Congratulations!!!

 

I would switch to something None of my pens that I buy new come with M nib ... they all go in for an exchange. I vote OB/OBB.

 

Ludwig certainly is a well designed pen. Love your handwriting as well.

 

Thanks!

I can never decide...hence I usually end up with M

I have a JFK and a Beatle...I bought them with the intention to switch one of them to BB or OBB...but then I wrote with them. The M nib is tuned really well on those two pens...so I kept them in M.

Same goes for this Ludwig haha...I was sitting there debating...and my dealer told me to write a couple if lines with it in M at home and see if I still want to change it...frustrating. Nib is tuned to well....

This is really hard...But I still want OBB...but at the same time the M writes so well and I fear, that I will hardly write with it in OBB since it's to big for everyday writing...uff...

Help please

[nishantdr83]

 

Thanks!

I can never decide...hence I usually end up with M

I have a JFK and a Beatle...I bought them with the intention to switch one of them to BB or OBB...but then I wrote with them. The M nib is tuned really well on those two pens...so I kept them in M.

Same goes for this Ludwig haha...I was sitting there debating...and my dealer told me to write a couple if lines with it in M at home and see if I still want to change it...frustrating. Nib is tuned to well....

This is really hard...But I still want OBB...but at the same time the M writes so well and I fear, that I will hardly write with it in OBB since it's to big for everyday writing...uff...

Help please

Buy another Ludwig and send it in for a nib exchange without testing it ;-)

 

I send mine without testing the M nib .. so there is no attraction of holding on to it.

Edited April 25, 2018 by nishant