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I won this auction yesterday. I don't generally even look at MBs from Asia because of the surfeit of counterfeits, but I couldn't pass up a OB and I need a 144 to complete the line-up. To my semi-knowledgeable eye, it looks good, but I'd like to know your thoughts.

 

 

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I'm not an expert but I don't see anything that screams fake. Also, I doubt that fakers would go through the hassle of making oblique broad nibs.

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I'm not an expert but I don't see anything that screams fake. Also, I doubt that fakers would go through the hassle of making oblique broad nibs.

 

 

Agreed on the OB nib. It looks fine.

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I'm not an expert but I don't see anything that screams fake. Also, I doubt that fakers would go through the hassle of making oblique broad nibs.

It appears authentic to me. However, fakers will go to great lengths to make their merchandise attractive.

 

The 144 has been expertly faked. My suggestion: Check to make sure that the nib is made of 14k gold.

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I've never seen the older monotone nibs faked (yet). They tend to be great nibs. Most of the fake 144's have the two-tone nibs (or a version of them).

 

Buying a cartridge 144 pen is a fraught business these days, the market is awash with counterfeits - but, from what I can see, I'd say yours looks good.

 

Congratulations. Enjoy it.

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I do:

 

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Excellent.

Early (modern) 144 feed. Supplies a good flow. Looks like a nice set-up.

Great everyday writers, these pens.

 

Enjoy.

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Thanks all! I appreciate the help.

 

I'm just getting a feel for spotting counterfeits, so am continually second-guessing myself. It's especially helpful that you all are kind enough to provide your reasoning.

 

It should be arriving on my doorstep in the next couple of weeks. I'm more & more excited about it.

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Excellent.

Early (modern) 144 feed. Supplies a good flow. Looks like a nice set-up.

Great everyday writers, these pens.

 

Enjoy.

 

YES!!!! YES!!!! YES!!!

 

 

I have one in bordeaux. A144R.

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Excellent.

Early (modern) 144 feed. Supplies a good flow. Looks like a nice set-up.

Great everyday writers, these pens.

 

Enjoy.

 

Any idea about the production date?

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A fairly wild guess: late 1980s

 

 

Such a wealth of knowledge on this board...thanks!

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Such a wealth of knowledge on this board...thanks!

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I received a 144R with a two-tone nib but exactly the same type of feed as yours in 1991. Xmas gift from the love of my life. Your 144 appears to be in mint condition.

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As soon as the picture of the feed appeared, I knew it was authentic. :)

 

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Thank a Veteran.

 

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As soon as the picture of the feed appeared, I knew it was authentic. :)

 

 

This actually gave me goosebumps when I read it!!!

 

The pen was expected to be delivered on the 19th. Of course I arranged to be home for the delivery. Imagine my surprise when the post office tried to deliver it yesterday! I've rearranged my calendar to be home tomorrow for re-delivery. I'm not excited at all. ;)

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Hello, friend!

 

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