My Review Of The Montblanc Airbus A380 Skeleton

[Nicholas Green]

In this video I review the Airbus pen by comparing it to the 149 and the Waterman Edson:

 

Edited October 11, 2018 by Nick_Green

[torstar]

Much enjoyed during my morning coffee, thanks!!!

 

I have the other two pens and enjoyed the direct comparison.

[Nicholas Green]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[torstar]

The reviews, especially video ones, and the MB community are big helps with the ratrace every day!

[Nicholas Green]

Much enjoyed during my morning coffee, thanks!!!

 

I have the other two pens and enjoyed the direct comparison.

 

 

Although I sing the praises of the A380 here, I absolutely love the Edson, It was the first pen I bought for my collection back in 2002!

 

I have two blue and golds, one with the gold cap at the end of the barrel and one without, and the Edson LE. (I absolutely love them.)

 

As seen in the tests, the Edson's performance was flawless, it just doesn't have the presence that the A380 has in the hand.

 

As for the 149, it's an absolute classic!

 

The nib used in the A380 isn't a standard Montblanc nib and it seems to work very well.

[Ghost Plane]

I am in love! Love heavy pens. They’re so restful in the hand. That’s beautiful.

[Cordovian]

Dear Santa, I'm pretty sure I'm not on your naughty list so...

Edited October 12, 2018 by Cordovian

[meiers]

Your video was a treat. Thank you!!!

[Nicholas Green]

I am in love! Love heavy pens. They’re so restful in the hand. That’s beautiful.

 

I'm in absolute agreement!

 

Dear Santa, I'm pretty sure I'm not on your naughty list so...

 

This is one pen that I would highly recommend you get your hands on if you can! (My 888's are simply dressed up 146's, but this pen is something very different!)

 

Your video was a treat. Thank you!!!

 

It was an absolute pleasure!

Edited October 15, 2018 by Nick_Green

[SUNIL GARG]

Nick_Green. Nice Video.

[truphae_inc]

Gorrrrgeous pen!

[PAKMAN]

Beautiful pen! I'm guessing that the Airbus is a very expensive pen in relation to the other two pens?

[Nicholas Green]

Beautiful pen! I'm guessing that the Airbus is a very expensive pen in relation to the other two pens?

 

 

There is a significant difference in price here, but it's always nice to compare apples and pears, as in my mind, it gives you a good idea as to where various items stand irrespective of price point.

 

Most of Montblanc's limited editions are simply "prettied up" versions of their standard pens, such as the 149, 146, Boheme, etc.., however, this pen's different, as it's not based on one of their standard models.

 

I happen have a Silver Fibre Guilloche 146 in my collection that outperforms both my Andrew Carnegie and the Pope Julius II 888's, proving that just because a pen's expensive, doesn't necessarily mean that it performs well. (The Airbus A380 Skeleton, however performs beautifully and I would definitely recommend this pen.)

 

I'll review all of my pens in due course and compare all of them as objectively as I can.

Edited October 24, 2018 by Nick_Green