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alphatoad

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Hi all,

 

Just bought a 146 from internet and I really doubt the authenticity of this pen

 

As for as I know, current 146 should come with a au585 bi-color nib, I don't know why this one come with an 14k gold-only nib.

 

Please help me with this! Thanks a lot

 

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This pen could be inauthentic.

I have never seen this feed on a MB pen.

The spelling error in the booklet alarms me.

 

Can you please point out where exactly is the spelling error? I can't find it

Thank you!

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Last time I checked there were only 30 days in September. 2018.9.31 is a little odd.

 

And the feed looks off.

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Last time I checked there were only 30 days in September. 2018.9.31 is a little odd.

 

And the feed looks off.

You are a genius! Thanks a lot

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Does it unscrew at the base? Also, can you take a picture of the nib so that we can see how the nib and feed are attached to the body?

 

The pen is fake based on the feed and the fact that I don't see the slots in the nib assembly for removal. Others have mentioned the data which is hilariously bad!

 

I'm guessing the piston cone of this pen will unscrew and it will reveal a cartridge converter.

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Last time I checked there were only 30 days in September. 2018.9.31 is a little odd.

 

And the feed looks off.

 

Nice work, Doug. And Matt.

 

Looks like the fakers are getting the overall size and shape right, now. It looks good from a distance. Capped.

But, the nib and feed are giveaways - and I'd doubt it has a piston. Doesn't look like it has an ink window?

 

alphatoad: Tough luck, my friend. But, it definitely looks good enough to fool a beginner.

If you got it from 'a well known auction site', you will be entitled to a refund, as it is counterfeit.

Or, if it only cost 99p, ink it up and see if it works?

We'd love to see some pictures of the 'insides', if you get a chance?

 

Good luck.

And welcome to FPN

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While we are st it, the section lip is wrong.

 

Also, there is no "P146" model. There is a 146 P but that would have platinum plated trim.

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Plus the tipping on the nib is gold plated instead of showing the original silver color like it would on a yellow gold nib.

 

Also overall proportions and fitting of the parts look odd.

 

Cheers

 

Michael

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Agree with all the above comments.

 

As they're claiming to be an authorised MB 'retailr' and despite the incorrect dating is less than 2 weeks old (they should only complete the booklet with new pens)... then I assume that you bought the pen as New?

 

If so, did you buy it from one of those very many sites that are selling supposedly genuine new Montblancs for a fraction of the price? ..... Hopefully not and that you got it from Ebay, then you've a very good chance of getting refunded.

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I got the shock of my life with this pic, I did not have to zoom in but I just had to just in case my bad eyesight was acting up again.

 

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OK guys, after days of dispute I finally got my money back :)

 

The "piston filler":

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Becomes a converter if we pull it out

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Some writing sample (very very hard to write. I guess it's because of the tipping is also made of gold plate):

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Overall I think it's a naive fake, but may fool some beginners I guess? I've never owned an MB pen, however after I unboxed this fake 146 I had a strong feeling "omg this one is a fake".

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OK guys, after days of dispute I finally got my money back :)

 

The "piston filler":

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Becomes a converter if we pull it out

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Some writing sample (very very hard to write. I guess it's because of the tipping is also made of gold plate):

t4Qoxrb.jpg

 

Overall I think it's a naive fake, but may fool some beginners I guess? I've never owned an MB pen, however after I unboxed this fake 146 I had a strong feeling "omg this one is a fake".

 

 

good that you got your money back!

 

until I saw the fake "piston" I was really in agony that they have completely faked the 146/9s with proper pistons...

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