Unexpected 146 Le Grand Owner Some Advice Please

[CheapSkate]

Firstly can I say I didnt think I would be joining the Mont Blanc pen owners except for maybe a vintage model not so popular.

 

The reason being my writing skills are nothing stellar and I have no peers to admire it.

 

I dont buy or bid more than I can afford and from what I understand the piston fillers are a safe bet so I put a bid on a pen and ink set as my watch list was full- I thought it would fly up in price.

 

Ebay 142800961858

 

(Same thing happened with a £5 bid on an oil tank)

 

Now as it is new, If I dip pen and for any reason dont get on with it, would it be worth taking unboxing video?

 

I fancied a sailor piston filler and had my eye on one, but I believe they have less of a cult following if I find it not to my liking.

 

 

Im cautiously excited ( well until my partner Googles my purchase)

[Chrissy]

I don't get any result up for your item #, even on ebay UK. I don't think you need to go to the trouble of an unboxing video. If you dip it or ink it and don't like it, you can always clean it out and resell it.

[CheapSkate]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MONTBLANC-Fountain-Pen-Meisterstuck-Red-Gold-coated-Le-Grand-112669-with-Bk-Ink-/142800961858?nma=true&si=8iWz9X87ePPb5n5kcOmNoFx7MXc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

Strangly it is listed in camera’s and drones

 

It’s a red gold le grand 146 boxed with papers , bottle of ink and red Mont Blanc bag.

 

I’m not looking to flip it, I’m just new to various pens and not sure if I want a fine or medium nib.

 

I like fine for notes and medium in general for writing.

 

An accidental purchase, paid for via a credit card as I believe genuine as far as I can tell.

[Chrissy]

It's a nice looking authentic new pen and I've seen them for less, but it's not a bad price if you want the ink that comes with it.

 

Not sure why the ebay item number didn't come up.

[CheapSkate]

:-) see how I find it.

Its a world away from my cheaper vintage pen purchases at £10 or less.

[james3paris]

You did well on the price. It is brand new and within the two year warranty. You paid about the going rate of a used one without the ink and you have the paperwork. Try it out---dip it and write to see how it feels. Be gentle with it. If you don't like it, sell it.

[Mastiff]

yea legit.

[CheapSkate]

You did well on the price. It is brand new and within the two year warranty. You paid about the going rate of a used one without the ink and you have the paperwork. Try it out---dip it and write to see how it feels. Be gentle with it. If you don't like it, sell it.

 

Thank you James, Im open minded and looking forward to its arrival.

I did have a minor is it real moment when I won it and went to pay for it.

As I understand it nib is sealed / warranty voiding removal situation (I wouldnt attempt it on new pen)

 

I have a bottle of pelikan 4001 I would like to try it with, unless there is a better suggestion like Parkers qink - I presume Mont Blanc ink supplied will have some sort of seal?

 

A comparison of my cheap Parker and Sheaffer will be interesting.

 

Thank you everyone for replies, it gives me confidence I havent accidentally bought a fake and Im looking forward to trying it when it is delivered

Edited May 28, 2018 by CheapSkate

[Chrissy]

The Montblanc ink won't have any kind of seal. It will just be a case of opening the box, then the bottle. I personally wouldn't try Pelikan 4001 as that's a well known dry ink, and to be honest, Montblanc inks always feel quite dry enough in the new Montblancs I've had. In fact some can cause starting/skipping issues. I certainly wouldn't want to go dryer than Montblanc ink.

 

The nib is fixed. You can't remove it without a specialised tool, and even then it's a risk that you don't want/need to take unless it's absolutely essential. i.e the nib is broken.

[jmccarty3]

Congratulations on getting this excellent pen at a good price. I hope you will have years of enjoyment from it.

[james3paris]

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I did have a minor is it real moment when I won it and went to pay for it.

 

We have all been there.

[CheapSkate]

Well it turned up nicely packed and pristine.

 

Before I fill it with ink could someone advise me please, I don’t see flushing in instructions and have dipped it to try the nib.

 

To me the nib is a little dry/ scratchy- is this common of dipped pens or should I just fill it and try it properly?

 

Your understanding that it is several hundred pound pen, I’d rather seek advice first

 

Thanks

[etzbseder]

Dipped pens should write as smoothly as filled pens. I would check it under magnification and ensure the tines are aligned.