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Montblanc Celluloid 149, 144 Fps & 172L Mp

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Vintage Montblancs certainly fetch a pretty penny, and I for one think that for the most part the prices are justified. A well-serviced pen is a joy to behold and use, and I find the feel of the celluloid Meisterstücks to be very comforting and tactile. I have owned three of the four sizes (not the 146), and pictured in this review are the 149 and the 144 sizes.

The 149 fells superb in the hand; the grip section is much more comfortable than the modern 149, and the older pen has a warmer, more organic feel. Mine needs a new cork, so apart from dipping the nib I can't really review it.

 

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In the early fifties MB made pencils to match the various levels of trim on their pens, therefore they made only one pencil to match the Meisterstücks, the 172, available in regular and long sizes. The pencil in this review is the 172L. As you can see the longer pencil matches the 149 in looks and length, but in reality it's a pencil in its own right that has been pimped to match the fountain pens.

 

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That said, the Pix mechanism and feel is as good as the Auch Pelikan I reviewed earlier. The button is a firm clicker, and the brass tip has three hairline cuts in it that allow the lead to be gripped.

 

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My pencil is very well-used as you can see from the brassing on the trim rings, and I think this shows just how much more used pencils were, before the advent of the biro.

 

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The 172's size is a much better match for the 144 size, and this is the pen that I consider it to be a set with. The 144 also has a very comfortable grip, a wonderful nib, and that gorgeous celluloid warmth.

 

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What a gorgeous set of instruments you have. I wish MB would make a pencil or at least a ballpoint in the 149 size today.

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I'm looking forward to a nice vintage Meisterstuck some day. Thanks for sharing. :thumbup:

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Thanks - yet another great pairing. This is turning into a terrific series of "mini" reviews - I can't wait to see what turns up next!

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