So What Is This Esoteric Process Mont Blanc Uses To Authenticate It's Pens?

[Monty145]

The 145, such as the one I have and which I am considering getting authenticated, is the most counterfeited pen in the world. I've seen a few of the bazillion youtube vids listed under "How to authenticate a Mont Blanc pen" but none of them really amount to much...."A counterfeit MAY have not have the initals on the underside of the clip." That kind of thing, which counterfeitters can easily enough do to their pens as well. The fakes can look pretty much like the real thing, almost exactly IF not exactly. Used to be botiques would authenticate a pen but I know from having called one that they no longer do this: Any MB that has to be sent in for authentication or repair will automatically have to go to MB in Germany. So just what do they do at MB, to authenticate their pens? Just what is this super secret process? The pen is at least in need of what is probably going to be a minor repair, and that is going to cost a hell of a lot less than sending it in for authentication alone, since they'll send it back as non-authentic if that's the case since they do not work on pens that are not theirs.

[CS388]

The fakes can look pretty much like the real thing, almost exactly IF not exactly.

 

'Not exactly' - that's the key. In the hands of experts (MB Service) it will be instantly apparent.

 

FWIW, I've never seen a fake with a real gold nib. The feed can also be a giveaway.

 

Yes, if your pen needs a service, skip the authentication step, just send it in. If it is a fake, they won't work on it.

 

I've heard stories of MB keeping and destroying the fakes they receive - and I've also heard stories of MB sending them back with an explanatory note - so I've no idea where the truth lies.

If you are in doubt, there are many members on this forum who are pretty good at spotting a dud. Photographs required.

 

Good luck

Edited September 3, 2018 by CS388