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1972 Mb 149 Medium/broad/stub 149 Review


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Hi

 

Time for another 149 review

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georges

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Thanks for the review. I'm certain a 149 is in my future. Positive reviews like yours have me thinking that vintage is the route I'll be taking. :thumbup:

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Nice review!

Liking the writing sample :thumbup:

 

Did the 149 nib remain flexible up to the 80's? (in comparison with a true vintage flex 149)

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Currently entertaining a 149. Does anyone know the key differences between vintage and new? Is the vintage any better? Perhaps unnecessarily I always doubt the life span on the plungers...

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Nice review!

Liking the writing sample :thumbup:

 

Did the 149 nib remain flexible up to the 80's? (in comparison with a true vintage flex 149)

Well some will argue that the full flexible nibs were made from the early 50's to the early 70's. However, you can find some early 80's examples with a slightly emi flexible nib, but you must know that MB nibs before the 80's had longer tines and were short shoulders from the mid 60's till the late 70's and that before from the early 50's till the mid 60's, the nibs were broad shoulders. The best thing to do I think is to go to the MB Froum and ask Barry Gaby or even Niksch to find one for you. For any further question, do not hesitate to come to the mb forum.

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Currently entertaining a 149. Does anyone know the key differences between vintage and new? Is the vintage any better? Perhaps unnecessarily I always doubt the life span on the plungers...

Hi

 

First barrel construction isn't the same, early 50's-early 60's MB had a telescopic piston, mid 60's had a friction fit piston whereas the other from the 70's, 80's, 90's and 00's did not have it. The nibs are not the same, longer tines on the older models, shorter tines on models made after 1979.

A well maintained old MB can last you a lifetime.The vintage 149s offer more than the modern ones

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i have a '70s 149 with a 14 kt tritone F nib...but i don't like it...i prefer a 146 for everyday use....

...more kills the pen than the sword ... as long as the nib is very sharp ....

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Thanks for the details on differences. When you say 'offer more' is that in terms of longetivity, or writing experience? Also, I notice that the newer pens have brass threads on the filler and the older have plastic (that chart on another thread -I'm sure you know of it). Surely the brass is better for wear and tear etc? Or is this a common misconception?

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i have a '70s 149 with a 14 kt tritone F nib...but i don't like it...i prefer a 146 for everyday use....

 

Don't suppose your thinking of getting rid of it, are you?

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Thanks for the details on differences. When you say 'offer more' is that in terms of longetivity, or writing experience? Also, I notice that the newer pens have brass threads on the filler and the older have plastic (that chart on another thread -I'm sure you know of it). Surely the brass is better for wear and tear etc? Or is this a common misconception?

Better longevity and writing experience. Brass thread are not necessarily better for wear and tear.

Pens are like watches , once you start a collection, you can hardly go back. And pens like all fine luxury items do improve with time

 

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Thanks for the details on differences. When you say 'offer more' is that in terms of longetivity, or writing experience? Also, I notice that the newer pens have brass threads on the filler and the older have plastic (that chart on another thread -I'm sure you know of it). Surely the brass is better for wear and tear etc? Or is this a common misconception?

Better longevity and writing experience. Brass thread are not necessarily better for wear and tear.

 

Thats good to know. I guess the brass is just more aesthetically pleasing to some people. I have to admit I am disapointed the old ones don't have it, since vintage seems the way forward.

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