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Hi all, planning to get either a 146 or 144. Need to consult you guys for opinion :)

 

1. Is it true that all 146 must have a 'screw-on' cap and not a 'snap-on' cap? I was offered a 146 'snap-on' cap. Wondering whether it's a fake?

2. What makes most people go for a 146 rather than a 144, and vice versa?

 

Thanks for all for opinion. Appreciate it much!

 

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Hi all, planning to get either a 146 or 144. Need to consult you guys for opinion :)

 

1. Is it true that all 146 must have a 'screw-on' cap and not a 'snap-on' cap? I was offered a 146 'snap-on' cap. Wondering whether it's a fake?

2. What makes most people go for a 146 rather than a 144, and vice versa?

 

Thanks for all for opinion. Appreciate it much!

 

Blessed Christmas and a joyful new year ahead :thumbup:

 

1. Yes, certainly the black resin ones. If you're talking about precious metals models, though, I believe it's not so clear cut. But for plain black resin, they're all screw caps.

2. Size. The 146 is bigger than average, the 144 significantly smaller. Plus the 146 is a piston filler only, the 144 a cartridge filler only.

 

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Hi all, planning to get either a 146 or 144. Need to consult you guys for opinion :)

 

1. Is it true that all 146 must have a 'screw-on' cap and not a 'snap-on' cap? I was offered a 146 'snap-on' cap. Wondering whether it's a fake?

2. What makes most people go for a 146 rather than a 144, and vice versa?

 

Thanks for all for opinion. Appreciate it much!

 

Blessed Christmas and a joyful new year ahead :thumbup:

 

1. Yes, certainly the black resin ones. If you're talking about precious metals models, though, I believe it's not so clear cut. But for plain black resin, they're all screw caps.

2. Size. The 146 is bigger than average, the 144 significantly smaller. Plus the 146 is a piston filler only, the 144 a cartridge filler only.

 

Ray

Thanks Ray for the excellent tips. The seller told me that the pen measures 6" capped. Posted length not mentioned. Personally would you prefer piston mechanism or cartridge mechanism more? TQ :happyberet:

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The 144 would be just a tad too small for me to use as my standard everyday writer, and I am a woman with thin but long fingers. So unless you have exceptionally small hands, I would recommend 146 for that reason alone. Also, if you use the 144 on a regular basis, prepare to frequently replace cartridges or refill mini-converters.

 

Have you considered the 145 "Chopin" model? It has a standard size converter/cartridge system.

 

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The 144 would be just a tad too small for me to use as my standard everyday writer, and I am a woman with thin but long fingers. So unless you have exceptionally small hands, I would recommend 146 for that reason alone. Also, if you use the 144 on a regular basis, prepare to frequently replace cartridges or refill mini-converters.

 

Have you considered the 145 "Chopin" model? It has a standard size converter/cartridge system.

 

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Thanks QM for the kind suggestion. Yes i've thought of acquiring a 145. Might be a better option for an 'asian' hand like me :ltcapd:

But i thought the mini-converters would do fine for daily usage? One full refill could easily last me for about 2 days, on normal days i mean.

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The 144 would be just a tad too small for me to use as my standard everyday writer, and I am a woman with thin but long fingers. So unless you have exceptionally small hands, I would recommend 146 for that reason alone. Also, if you use the 144 on a regular basis, prepare to frequently replace cartridges or refill mini-converters.

 

I can second this.

 

I have a 144 and don't like it because it is very slim. Don't have any 146 to compare with but my daily writers are Pelikan 400s. Not the biggest pens, too, but significantly thicker than the 144.

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Go with the 146. It's much better made, and a much more solid pen.

 

The 144 has a reputation for being rather fragile, even for a Montblanc. Indeed I've seen more broken 144 pens than any other model made by Montblanc. I have a 146, have owned a 149, and own or have owned several other models of MB, but will never own another 144.

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Go with the 146. It's much better made, and a much more solid pen.

 

The 144 has a reputation for being rather fragile, even for a Montblanc. Indeed I've seen more broken 144 pens than any other model made by Montblanc. I have a 146, have owned a 149, and own or have owned several other models of MB, but will never own another 144.

Hi Ron thanks for the reply! Appreciate your opinion. Have decided to go for a 146 :happyberet:

Meanwhile i wish all forumers Happy New Year 2008! :thumbup:

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