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Michael R. Antique

Michael R.

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Almost impossible to find in the wild, but sometimes the impossible happens...

 

lucky purchase from the local antique market :-)

 

48618784418_51a2d1fadc_k.jpgP1480345 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

Originally it was equipped with a rather worn 80s two-tone nib and split ebonite feed which I've replaced with a fairly current three tone nib and 60 solid ebonite feed.

 

Overall the pen is slightly longer compared to a vintage Montblanc 139. But it maintains the design very well and even uses the original telescopic filling mechanism. The material is celluloid used by Delta and Montegrappe during the last years also. It has some transparency so you can see the ink level when using a darker ink. The cap top features a mother of pearl inlay.

 

48622706303_5a4833e1c5_k.jpgP1480377 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

48622706423_2d67e3da96_k.jpgP1480379 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

48622706588_05ced5d3ce_k.jpgP1480399 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

48622707248_549a32a861_k.jpgP1480408 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

48623059556_a8c44334f7_k.jpgP1480414 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

48622707803_6a128bfd47_k.jpgP1480416 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

48623059961_4f7e5b653c_k.jpgP1480419 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

48623209872_2bcdc9b697_k.jpgP1480420 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

48623060691_8e5890ac25_k.jpgP1480424 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

48623060831_d67779f578_k.jpgP1480426 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

48623061091_6ce59c5d0c_k.jpgP1480428 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

48623061651_243570d738_k.jpgP1480434 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

48622710353_a065f52336_k.jpgP1480442 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

48623062636_f1960e79d1_k.jpgP1480447 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

48623212942_250e608ccb_k.jpgP1480453 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

48623213077_efb5aa3101_k.jpgP1480455 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

48623063226_4f57f97423_k.jpgP1480458 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

48623213357_b25aa4be14_k.jpgP1480460 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

48623063601_f32aa42ed7_k.jpgP1480461 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

48623063866_06437e03d8_k.jpgP1480462 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

48623214067_306f527126_k.jpgP1480464 by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

48622712283_d0e2176c45_k.jpgP1480466 (1) by pensninks, auf Flickr

 

Hope to see more of those tribute pens :-)

Cheers

 

Michael

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~ Michael R.:

 

You're spoiling us with such a generous set of outstanding images.

How does the pen feel in your fingers? Is it well-balanced?

I'm especially interested in knowing how you feel about it as a writer.

Thank you so much for brightening the FPN Montblanc Forum with such excellent fountain pen photography.

Tom K.

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mana Collectors Item

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Outstanding! And that MOP inlay... glad someone got around to doing that, I have a 136 in need of refurb and it is missing the original casein(?) inlay, was planning on doing exactly that, as in, have it replaced with MOP.

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zaddick Donor Pen

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As I have said a few times, it is amazing. I don't get tired of fawning over it. I'll take first spot in the queue when you want to sell or trade!

If you want less blah, blah, blah and more pictures, follow me on Instagram!

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I'm in love!! Fantastic pens! Exceptional craftmanship!!

 

In the last picture: What pen is the one at the lowest position?

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I'm in love!! Fantastic pens! Exceptional craftmanship!!

 

In the last picture: What pen is the one at the lowest position?

It is a 2000 Year of the Golden Dragon with a tasteful replacement clip.

If you want less blah, blah, blah and more pictures, follow me on Instagram!

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Absolutely stunning! Thank you for sharing the photos!

"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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Wow! This pen is superb! Thank you for these wonderful photos that highlight all of its mesmeric details

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Another lovely post Michael, if this pen was mass produced I'd say it would be a best seller.

"Storyteller, unfold thy words untold!"

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Stunning and exclusive !

I agree, the 139 is a timeless shape and design, a primal pen. As well the 149, so recognisable...

 

Maybe, if you allow... just look for a ski slope and a vintage nib, pure perfection !

 

Btw... where is that local antique market ?

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Have a close brother to your pen....

 

This is honestly one of the nicest of the homage 139s I have ever seen.

 

Also, would this be the grail pen that I've read you talking about in your classifieds listings?

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