PenTieRun Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Just noticed that the Montblanc refill site now lists the White Forest at $16. Many people have been waiting for this, so I thought I'd send along the info. Go crazy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blade Runner Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Missed it last year. Thanks for the heads up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenVelvet Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Is it just me, or is that price pretty steep? My letter-writing blog: The Missive Maven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tfwall Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Is it just me, or is that price pretty steep? Seems about right. The scented inks usually run $15-18. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Very small quantity too, at least when compared to others brands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zquilts Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Whatever - it's scented. It's green. It's a pretty bottle. Cheap thrills - relatively speaking...and I have never tried a Holiday MB ink before ! <!-- isHtml:1 --><!-- isHtml:1 --><a class='bbc_url' href='http://www.musingcrowdesigns.com'>Musing Crow Designs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loweevan Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Is it just me, or is that price pretty steep? Eh. The regular 50ml bottles are $12.50ish. These are 30ml, but a limited edition with a smaller production run -- higher production costs+limited edition desirability... $16 doesn't seem too far out of what one would expect. It's a good color. The bottle is pretty but not very functional. Mostly I wonder if they fixed the quality control issues that it seems like they had with the 2008 production. - Evan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sallywally Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I've been waiting for this, but also found on Facebook today that Pear Tree Pens has De Atramentis (sp?) holiday inks - including a green that smells like fir tree boughs....also a dark brown that smells like coffee(not their regular scented ink) and another that smells like that weird candy that only a German could like(tho I'm German mostly and don't like it)...marzipan. Not a big supply of these, I understand....they also have CdA Colors of the Earth inks for $15. Nakaya Piccolo Heki Tamenuri 14K XFNakaya Ascending Dragon Heki 14K XXFSailor Brown Mosaic 21K Saibi Togi XXFSailor Maki-e Koi 21K XFPilot Namiki Sterling Silver Crane FPBexley Dragon XXFhttp://3.bp.blogspot.com/_qVJOiluU9_4/THp4iGeCcpI/AAAAAAAAA2A/xh2FRE0B8p0/s320/InkDropLogoFPN3.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyuk Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I have a bottle of the green - however if I was to choose I would go for the 2007 deep red with vanilla scent - having said that I have a bottle of the 'seasons greetings' 2009 and it is a really nice green. Have been using it as an every day ink since I got it. My five rules for living: 1. Free your heart from hatred, 2. Free your mind from worries, 3. Live simply, 4. Give more, 5. Expect less My pens: MB Greta Garbo; MB 149; MB Mozart; Lamy Safari; Lamy Al-Star; Lamy Joy My work: Bid Writing, Copywriting and more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCMphysician Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I have a bottle of the green - however if I was to choose I would go for the 2007 deep red with vanilla scent - having said that I have a bottle of the 'seasons greetings' 2009 and it is a really nice green. Have been using it as an every day ink since I got it. What do you think of the scent? Is it subtle or is it obnoxious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCMphysician Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Is it just me, or is that price pretty steep? Eh. The regular 50ml bottles are $12.50ish. These are 30ml, but a limited edition with a smaller production run -- higher production costs+limited edition desirability... $16 doesn't seem too far out of what one would expect. It's a good color. The bottle is pretty but not very functional. Mostly I wonder if they fixed the quality control issues that it seems like they had with the 2008 production. Before I buy a bottle to write in the books I am giving for Christmas, what were these issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyuk Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I have a bottle of the green - however if I was to choose I would go for the 2007 deep red with vanilla scent - having said that I have a bottle of the 'seasons greetings' 2009 and it is a really nice green. Have been using it as an every day ink since I got it. What do you think of the scent? Is it subtle or is it obnoxious? Actually the pine scent os rather subtle - so much so that I rarely smell it other than when I am filling the pen. Mine certainly has no staying power! But then I haven't found a scented ink that has any staying power! My five rules for living: 1. Free your heart from hatred, 2. Free your mind from worries, 3. Live simply, 4. Give more, 5. Expect less My pens: MB Greta Garbo; MB 149; MB Mozart; Lamy Safari; Lamy Al-Star; Lamy Joy My work: Bid Writing, Copywriting and more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyuk Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Is it just me, or is that price pretty steep? Eh. The regular 50ml bottles are $12.50ish. These are 30ml, but a limited edition with a smaller production run -- higher production costs+limited edition desirability... $16 doesn't seem too far out of what one would expect. It's a good color. The bottle is pretty but not very functional. Mostly I wonder if they fixed the quality control issues that it seems like they had with the 2008 production. Before I buy a bottle to write in the books I am giving for Christmas, what were these issues? Just to say I haven't had any issues with my ink which is this years stock. I believe there were some last year (have no direct experience so can't comment) but the word is that they have this sorted which is why it was re-released. My thought is that with all the new inks coming out - probably early next year - they didn't want to use more resources creating a new Seasons Greetings ink this Christmas. My five rules for living: 1. Free your heart from hatred, 2. Free your mind from worries, 3. Live simply, 4. Give more, 5. Expect less My pens: MB Greta Garbo; MB 149; MB Mozart; Lamy Safari; Lamy Al-Star; Lamy Joy My work: Bid Writing, Copywriting and more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tfwall Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I have a bottle of the green - however if I was to choose I would go for the 2007 deep red with vanilla scent - having said that I have a bottle of the 'seasons greetings' 2009 and it is a really nice green. Have been using it as an every day ink since I got it. What do you think of the scent? Is it subtle or is it obnoxious? The bottle I got last year was very strongly scented like Pinesol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tfwall Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Before I buy a bottle to write in the books I am giving for Christmas, what were these issues? There was some sort of manufacturing issue that resulted in floaters in the bottle. The bottles themselves were not well sealed (something about the wax paper inserts in the lid) and many people received ink soaked packages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapis Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I've already ordered my second bottle. It is now about 20% less expensive than it was a year ago. And way more expensive than in the States. Hmm Life is too short to drink bad wine (Goethe) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agchristie Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 here in germany it still costs 29Euros which is about $45 I think. Why is it far more expensive here? Does anyone know how much it costs in England? maybe I could have it shipped cheaply. I have been looking for this colour for ages, perfect for Christmas Cards! Wish list: Aurora Optima Current inked Pens: Pilot Decimo - Noodlers BBH, MB Mozart - MB LavenderPelikan M150 - Noodlers Kung te Cheng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 here in germany it still costs 29Euros which is about $45 I think. Why is it far more expensive here? Does anyone know how much it costs in England? maybe I could have it shipped cheaply. I have been looking for this colour for ages, perfect for Christmas Cards! I thought it was less than £10 in the UK which is around $15 / 11 euros? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollyuk Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I have a feeling I paid £16 for it in the UK. I got mine from Wheelers Luxury Goods. They have a website, but it's not listed on there - they order it in for you and post it free of postage charges. My five rules for living: 1. Free your heart from hatred, 2. Free your mind from worries, 3. Live simply, 4. Give more, 5. Expect less My pens: MB Greta Garbo; MB 149; MB Mozart; Lamy Safari; Lamy Al-Star; Lamy Joy My work: Bid Writing, Copywriting and more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vela Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I just received a greeting card written in this colour. (the Browne) It is absolutely lovely. I generally prefer "unscented" ink, but I'm fine with scented as long as it does not interfere with the viscosity of the ink. ...For desire is the cruelest pain. -Jill TracyFunction determines structure. -Dr Glenn Doman"Left-handers of the world, unite!" -Janus Zarate: League of Left-Handers, brassgoggles.co.uk http://img356.imageshack.us/img356/8703/letterminizk9.pnghttp://img356.imageshack.us/img356/7260/postminipo0.png Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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