Mont Blanc Stainless LeGrand 146 Opinions

[mdg137]

I was just offered a Mont Blanc Stainless LeGrand 146, for 330.00, new in the box, never inked.

 

Any opinions on this pen? Or the price?

 

Any input appreciated....

[Calv]

Have you ever tried this model before? If not i'd go and try it before you think about it.

 

I know this probably sounds like basic advice but i was all set for buying one of Mont Blanc's larger pens, then when i tried them all i settled for the Boheme Noir which is a lovely size for my hand.

 

I would't say the Mont Blanc pens are the smoothest pens i've ever used either, but then again i am totaly in love with mine.

 

Calv.

Edited November 10, 2006 by Calv

[mdg137]

I did try it-- and liked the size.

 

I dipped a tester, and wrote as well.

 

Im just not sure if it is an ok deal, or a stunning deal... and I wanted some opinions from users.

[StanSoph]

"Stainless"?

[Jorj]

Well, for that price, i would get it in a heart beat. I got mine at duty free for 400, and i thought that was a good deal It is one of my smoothest writers, always starts on first try, and its overall a great pen to have. You cant go wrong.

 

George

[Blade Runner]

$330 for a new stainless 146 solitaire without any cosmetic or mechanical issues is a bargain! Just make sure it's comfortable for you. Remember it's heavier than the resin version, so consider that if you're going to be using for long periods. I use mine for letters and have no fatigue issues. Btw, I would not post this pen, because the cap does not post securely, and it is well balanced without the cap.

Good luck!

[mdg137]

I caved in-- 332, new in the box just seems too good to pass up.

 

Called the Montblanc store, and they will even include shipping, so I dont have to drive back down.

 

The weight doesnt bother me at all, in fact, Id like it more if it were heavier!

[Blade Runner]

Cool!

Is it the current model or the earlier unadorned version?

[mdg137]

I assume earlier, unadorned-- bright finish, uniform over the entire pen.

 

No guilloche or anything like that.

 

Best of all, the single pen they had in stock, was an EF.

[john k]

I have a stainless 146 with factory OM nib...super smooth writer. However,

the stainless might be more difficult to grasp than the resin model. You should

try it in person.

[mdg137]

John,

I had gone into the store and tried it earlier in the day-- no gripping issues.

 

Have you also had difficulty posting the cap? It isnt vital to be at all-- but that was the one thing they were skittish about letting me do in the store.

[john k]

HI...I don't post the cap...feels and looks too big in hand to cap.