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My journey has begun. After being into fountain pens for roughly a year, I have finally bought my first Montblanc pen. I decided to go with something different then an all resin model like a 144 or 146 to begin with and instead went with the MB Classique Doue Stainless model. This just arrived and came with a M nib that I filled it with my fav MB ink (Lavender Purple) and wrote some notes etc on Tomoe River 68g paper. I instantly like the weight of the pen, not to heavy but not to light. The nib is very smooth with just a touch of feedback. Perfect. Im very happy I went with this model as I love it in person more then I thought I would, having only seen the Geometry version in person, so when I opened the box on this one it was a first time seeing. I have a feeling that my next MB wont take long, actually already have Appelboom holding a 2019 Starwalker for me that Ill get once back from vacation

 

Thanks for reading my story

 

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Well my iPad pics are too big for the site...I’ll have to figure a way to upload them but I have 3 pics to post once I figure it out

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My journey has began. After being into fountain pens for roughly a year, I have finally bought my first Montblanc pen. I decided to go with something different then an all resin model like a 144 or 146 to begin with and instead went with the MB Classique Doue Stainless model. This just arrived and came with a M nib that I filled it with my fav MB ink (Lavender Purple) and wrote some notes etc on Tomoe River 68g paper. I instantly like the weight of the pen, not to heavy but not to light. The nib is very smooth with just a touch of feedback. Perfect. Im very happy I went with this model as I love it in person more then I thought I would, having only seen the Geometry version in person, so when I opened the box on this one it was a first time seeing. I have a feeling that my next MB wont take long, actually already have Appelboom holding a 2019 Starwalker for me that Ill get once back from vacation

 

Thanks for reading my story

 

Pics to follow

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~ City74:

 

That's a great beginning!

Thank you for the image showing the assortment of Montblanc treasures.

Happy writing!

Tom K.

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~ City74:

 

 

That's a great beginning!

Thank you for the image showing the assortment of Montblanc treasures.

Happy writing!

Tom K.

Your welcome and thanks for the reply

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Congratulations, indeed! Lavender ink — that makes a bold statement! Enjoy the new pen!!

Thank you. The Lavender might be my fav ink I’ve ever used. It’s very dark but you can see purple in the ink for sure. It’s wonderful

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City74,

Is the pen you have been waiting for?

I finally heard back from them asking for an ETA...

I can PM you and tell you what happened.

Regards,

David

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City74,

Is the pen you have been waiting for?

I finally heard back from them asking for an ETA...

I can PM you and tell you what happened.

Regards,

David

Yes it is. It took 3 months but I’m happy. I will say that I doubt I use them again unless I make sure the item is in stock before ordering and then I would only order during the sales

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Congrats on finally getting it.

Lavender Purple is a nice ink...I use it sometimes in professional settings or MB Royal Blue.

My gateway was 145? BP, then LeGrand BP, then LeGrand RB, a Bespoke FP, now just 149's.

I'm still waiting for mine.

I hope this pen will give you many years of enjoyment.

Regards,

David

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Congratulations! What a beautiful pen! Lavender Purple is one of my favorite inks. My first entry into Montblancs was years ago when I graduated from college. The pen was a simple cartridge converter - likely a 144. I unfortunately lost the pen. But years later I got another. I have also purchased and sold several Bohemes, and am now enjoying a 146 Unicef as one of my primary pens. But soon I will be on a hunt for something very special . . . at least for me.

"Today will be gone in less than 24 hours. When it is gone, it is gone. Be wise, but enjoy! - anonymous today

 

 

 

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Congrats on finally getting it.

Lavender Purple is a nice ink...I use it sometimes in professional settings or MB Royal Blue.

My gateway was 145? BP, then LeGrand BP, then LeGrand RB, a Bespoke FP, now just 149's.

I'm still waiting for mine.

I hope this pen will give you many years of enjoyment.

Regards,

David

Thank you very much

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Congratulations! What a beautiful pen! Lavender Purple is one of my favorite inks. My first entry into Montblancs was years ago when I graduated from college. The pen was a simple cartridge converter - likely a 144. I unfortunately lost the pen. But years later I got another. I have also purchased and sold several Bohemes, and am now enjoying a 146 Unicef as one of my primary pens. But soon I will be on a hunt for something very special . . . at least for me.

 

It’s a wonderful ink

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Update. After about 10 days of ownership I figured I would post my thoughts. I like the pen. A lot. It does many things very well, many many things. The nib is wonderful and the medium size writes closer to broad which is a plus. The quality is great. The weight is perfect. If I had to say 1 flaw I would have to say the grip section is a little small and so my middle finger kind of rubs the threaded are and it feels a touch sharp. It isn’t a huge issue and if I actually pay attention when I grip the pen I hold it a little lower and thus doesn’t happen. Would I buy the pen again? Yes. A very big yes.

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