My Potential First 149, Worth It?

[Honeybadgers]

Random question- the 149 desk pen holders, are they pretty much universal? I.e. will any old 149 desk pen holder fit my pen?

[Honeybadgers]

Just got it and I'm dead nuts sold. This thing writes so, so SO well. Smooth but not too smooth, wet but not unusably so, the size and shape are absolutely perfect for my hand. I do wish the nib was a little softer, it's very, very firm, and the piston isn't as smooth as I expected, but this thing took a gallon of ink and lays down a gorgeous line with zero hard starts (which are absolutely critical for me, I cannot tolerate even the slightest hint of hard starts since I tend to do my calculus homework with a FP.)

Edited June 13, 2018 by Honeybadgers

[Barry Gabay]

Congratulations! Looks lovely from the link. It was manufactured between 1985 & 1991. Enjoy. Quite a remarkable model.

[Honeybadgers]

is there a way to lubricate the piston? like you can with the lamy 2000, a Q-tip and some silicon grease on the inside wall of the barrel?

[Honeybadgers]

is there a way to lubricate the piston? like you can with the lamy 2000, a Q-tip and some silicon grease on the inside wall of the barrel?

[praxim]

Yes, but you need to open it at the back, which requires a special tool or an imitation thereof.

 

I think searching will find specific advice on it here somewhere.

[Honeybadgers]

Already found the info and ordered a tool on ebay for about $20.