Homage To Homer Thread

[Tom Kellie]

That was my experience too, I was surprised how much I liked the pen after not being impressed by the photos. I bought the pen!

 

~ da vinci:

 

Congratulations on adding a WE Homer to your writing stable.

What nib will you use with it, if I may ask?

In any case, I'm glad that it impressed you enough to result in a purchase.

Tom K.

[1nkulus]

Lovely pics, but I am still not biting.

 

@ da vinci

 

Congrats !! Hope it gives you reams of writing pleasure.

[horationelson]

Saw this in the flesh today.

 

I had an open mind and was prepared to buy in principle, but I was slightly underwhelmed when I saw it. Personally, I thought the matte finish made it look cheaper than if it had been polished resin. Also, I noticed that the cap wasnt fully aligned with the body - it was about 1mm out. Probably just that model but that would annoy me.

[Sblakers]

Horationnelson: I’m wondering if the cap wasn’t tightened all the way on the model you were looking at ? Because there is a stop on the threads which forces the cap to align perfectly, if you tighten it all the way. I have the pen and the fit and finish on my example is flawless.

[meiers]

I hesitate to call any mass produced MB pens an investment. I would say it is an expenditure you can enjoy and if well taken care of then it may hold value.

YESSSSSSSSS.

[da vinci]

~ da vinci:

 

 

Congratulations on adding a WE Homer to your writing stable.

What nib will you use with it, if I may ask?

In any case, I'm glad that it impressed you enough to result in a purchase.

Tom K.

Many thanks Tom. It is a medium nib. I tend to mostly stick with M or F nibs on the WE pens although there are exceptions (a B on my Hemingway and d'Expury).

[thygreyt]

Hello!

I am now the owner of a Montblanc Homer 9800 edition!

 

Does anyone know where to find the number? My box says 4488/9800 yet i have not see the serial or any numbers on the pen. Montblanc is getting good at hiding it.

 

Here is a gutted picture of the pen! It had the nasty red/pink sealant...

 

 

It has a Number 9 nib, CHAMPAGNE GOLD trim (lovely! its warmer than yellow gold, but not quite red/rose... distinctive!)

and it shares internals with the 146.

 

More pictures later

[Cyrille81]

Does anyone know where to find the number? My box says 4488/9800 yet i have not see the serial or any numbers on the pen. Montblanc is getting good at hiding it.

 

Reed, you can find the answer in this post: #90

[nishantdr83]

Congratulations!!! I am loving this pen more every day. Cant wait to get my hands on it.

[thygreyt]

Wow, thanks for that ! I wouldnt have found it with ease

4488/9800

 

Now, a little comparison to Gaius Maecenas, the pen i call: "The Roman", and now the Homage to Homer becomes: The Greek.

 

Overall Design: Horse Head in black body, and champagne trim

Did you know that according to the Illiad the hulls/boats were called "black ships"? I am not 100%, but they may have used black wood, therefore the Trojan Horse would have been black... making the pen accurate in color!

 

Weapons: Greeks on Spears, Romans on Swords

 

Finials: Similar patterns!

 

Nib comparison: Greek Helmet vs Roman Laurels

 

[Tom Kellie]

~ Reed_thoughts:

 

You did it!

Many thanks for the images from various angles.

The comparison shots with the Gaius Maecenas are terrific!

Seeing the two nibs side-by-side reveals much.

Thank you for posting such helpful photography of your special pen.

May your Greek pen be a joy for writing!

Tom K.

[1nkulus]

Both pens ought to be filled with bright red ink so that reams of paper may be covered in blood for eternity.

 

Is a pen with a sword or without, mightier than the sword?

[dubhe]

Great pictures, interesting to read they are still using pink sealant, I thought that went out years ago

[Ghost Plane]

Love the nib, still don’t want the pen. More for the rest of you.

[Michael R.]

P1390082 by meisterstücke, auf Flickr

 

P1390086 by meisterstücke, auf Flickr

 

...first "better" pictures from today ;-)

 

Cheers

 

Michael

[Michael R.]

P1390116 by meisterstücke, auf Flickr

 

P1390138 by meisterstücke, auf Flickr

[thygreyt]

Despite the negative attitude that prevailed the release of the pen... i find it understated and gorgeous!

 

Thank you for the pictures that help illustrate the point.

[888007888]

Despite the negative attitude that prevailed the release of the pen... i find it understated and gorgeous!

 

Thank you for the pictures that help illustrate the point.

+1. Picked up the rollerball yesterday and have it in use today at work. Long front section from the grip to writing tip, so I imagine it will take some getting used to. Love the color combo and understated design. Very elegant to look at IMHO. The way the horse head is sculptured into the barrel shapes perfectly into my standard grip. I found myself admiring it over and over today. Edited July 31, 2018 by 888007888

[Sblakers]

I love the design. I don’t think they could have done it better.

[Michael R.]

 

 

 

 

MVIMG_20180727_103355.jpg

 

 

Copied the quote/picture from a different thread ...

 

There is a little pin hole in the barrel

Mine is just like that; flaw or not yet know design gimmick ?

 

Cheers

 

Michael