How Can You Tell If Your Pen Has A Solid Gold Nib?

[orfew]

When I bought my 147 10 years ago they asked me if I wanted the nib upgraded. At the time it was 100.00 to upgrade the nib. I said "sure, why not". I am now wondering if my nib is the solid gold nib but I do not know how to tell. Any help would be appreciated. I have tried to take some pictures of the nib but I cannot seem to get a good image with my camera.

[Dutchpen]

When I bought my 147 10 years ago they asked me if I wanted the nib upgraded. At the time it was 100.00 to upgrade the nib. I said "sure, why not". I am now wondering if my nib is the solid gold nib but I do not know how to tell. Any help would be appreciated. I have tried to take some pictures of the nib but I cannot seem to get a good image with my camera.

 

what did they mean with upgrading the nib?

 

10 years ago (2001) every 146/147 had a solid gold nib in two tone.

it is made out of 14k (585) if you have a black pen and it has a 18k (750) if you have a solitaire pen.

 

you can check the material of the nib by the stamp.

if it says 14k 585 it is a solid gold 14 carat gold nib.

if it says 18k 750 it is a solid gold 18 carat gold nib.

 

 

 

goog luck.

 

 

Lennard

[BrandonA]

Some photos of the nib might be useful for helping others confirm the nib make-up.

[orfew]

When I bought my 147 10 years ago they asked me if I wanted the nib upgraded. At the time it was 100.00 to upgrade the nib. I said "sure, why not". I am now wondering if my nib is the solid gold nib but I do not know how to tell. Any help would be appreciated. I have tried to take some pictures of the nib but I cannot seem to get a good image with my camera.

 

what did they mean with upgrading the nib?

 

10 years ago (2001) every 146/147 had a solid gold nib in two tone.

it is made out of 14k (585) if you have a black pen and it has a 18k (750) if you have a solitaire pen.

 

you can check the material of the nib by the stamp.

if it says 14k 585 it is a solid gold 14 carat gold nib.

if it says 18k 750 it is a solid gold 18 carat gold nib.

 

 

 

goog luck.

 

 

Lennard

 

Hi, thanks for your responses.

 

I have no idea what they meant by "upgrading". I was, and still am, a complete newbie when it comes to fountain pens. The 147 was the first one I bought. I used the pen for a few weeks 10 years ago. About a month ago I started using it again. I just opened the box pulled out the pen and it wrote perfectly.

 

The nib is 2 tone and it says 14K 585 and has an "M" on the nib as well.

 

Thanks for the help

Andrew

[Dutchpen]

When I bought my 147 10 years ago they asked me if I wanted the nib upgraded. At the time it was 100.00 to upgrade the nib. I said "sure, why not". I am now wondering if my nib is the solid gold nib but I do not know how to tell. Any help would be appreciated. I have tried to take some pictures of the nib but I cannot seem to get a good image with my camera.

 

what did they mean with upgrading the nib?

 

10 years ago (2001) every 146/147 had a solid gold nib in two tone.

it is made out of 14k (585) if you have a black pen and it has a 18k (750) if you have a solitaire pen.

 

you can check the material of the nib by the stamp.

if it says 14k 585 it is a solid gold 14 carat gold nib.

if it says 18k 750 it is a solid gold 18 carat gold nib.

 

 

 

goog luck.

 

 

Lennard

 

Hi, thanks for your responses.

 

I have no idea what they meant by "upgrading". I was, and still am, a complete newbie when it comes to fountain pens. The 147 was the first one I bought. I used the pen for a few weeks 10 years ago. About a month ago I started using it again. I just opened the box pulled out the pen and it wrote perfectly.

 

The nib is 2 tone and it says 14K 585 and has an "M" on the nib as well.

 

Thanks for the help

Andrew

 

 

 

hi you have a 14 carat solid gold nib. The M is inside the star logo from montblanc, the M means montblanc.

the nibsize was on a sticker that was attached on the barrel when it was new.

 

good to hear that you are enjoying it again.

the 147 is called the traveller because it is a cartridge filler only.

enjoy your pen!

 

 

Lennard

[orfew]

Many thanks Lennard, that clears up a few items indeed. Here a few pictures I finally managed to take.

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh320/Orfew/DSC08297.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh320/Orfew/DSC08296.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh320/Orfew/DSC08295.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh320/Orfew/DSC08294.jpg

[framebaer]

You can always scrap it! That nib is worth about $25 at today's gold prices.

[JLS1]

When I bought my 147 10 years ago they asked me if I wanted the nib upgraded. At the time it was 100.00 to upgrade the nib. I said "sure, why not". I am now wondering if my nib is the solid gold nib but I do not know how to tell. Any help would be appreciated. I have tried to take some pictures of the nib but I cannot seem to get a good image with my camera.

what did they mean with upgrading the nib?10 years ago (2001) every 146/147 had a solid gold nib in two tone.it is made out of 14k (585) if you have a black pen and it has a 18k (750) if you have a solitaire pen.you can check the material of the nib by the stamp.if it says 14k 585 it is a solid gold 14 carat gold nib.if it says 18k 750 it is a solid gold 18 carat gold nib.goog luck.Lennard

Hi, thanks for your responses.I have no idea what they meant by "upgrading". I was, and still am, a complete newbie when it comes to fountain pens. The 147 was the first one I bought. I used the pen for a few weeks 10 years ago. About a month ago I started using it again. I just opened the box pulled out the pen and it wrote perfectly.The nib is 2 tone and it says 14K 585 and has an "M" on the nib as well.Thanks for the helpAndrew

 

Wow...so you filled the pen, left it for 10 years and it didn't skip a beat??? Now THAT'S dependability! My watches don't even last that long...

 

You can always scrap it! That nib is worth about $25 at today's gold prices.

 

Don't even joke about this - it's too nice a pen to tempt fate so terribly!

[Ghost Plane]

Too many people are gutting valuable pens for scrap. Let's not go there. It's like mugging someone for a gold filling.

[orfew]

Hi JLS1,

 

It is a cartridge only model. I popped out the old cartridge and popped in 2 new ones. I wiped the nib and it wrote like a dream after ten years of non-use.

 

I have been using it for the last few weeks with not one problem. Well, maybe one small problem...I now want a 149 as well LOL

[BrandonA]

Hi JLS1,

 

It is a cartridge only model. I popped out the old cartridge and popped in 2 new ones. I wiped the nib and it wrote like a dream after ten years of non-use.

 

I have been using it for the last few weeks with not one problem. Well, maybe one small problem...I now want a 149 as well LOL

 

And the problem with getting a 149? You'll then be on the slippery slop a lot of us are all on, there will be no end to your desire for more MB pens.

[orfew]

Hi JLS1,

 

It is a cartridge only model. I popped out the old cartridge and popped in 2 new ones. I wiped the nib and it wrote like a dream after ten years of non-use.

 

I have been using it for the last few weeks with not one problem. Well, maybe one small problem...I now want a 149 as well LOL

 

And the problem with getting a 149? You'll then be on the slippery slop a lot of us are all on, there will be no end to your desire for more MB pens.

LOL I completely agree. However, while this is my only MB fountain pen, I have 6 additional MBs, so the 149 and others, would really feed into my current MB obsession. The others are: Generations Rollerball-Orange, Generations Rollerball-Yellow, Meisterstuck ballpoint, Meisterstuck mechanical pencil, Scenium Fineliner,Boheme Platinum Rollerball.

[orfew]

Too many people are gutting valuable pens for scrap. Let's not go there. It's like mugging someone for a gold filling.

Agreed, the mere idea of melting down a nib gives me chills.

[Dutchpen]

Hi JLS1,

 

It is a cartridge only model. I popped out the old cartridge and popped in 2 new ones. I wiped the nib and it wrote like a dream after ten years of non-use.

 

I have been using it for the last few weeks with not one problem. Well, maybe one small problem...I now want a 149 as well LOL

 

i have a very nice 149 for sale in the classifieds section

[Blade Runner]

Nice Traveler and welcome!

 

For anyone -

Do these always come with the special leather case?

Are 147s comparable in price to the 146 or more?

[Dutchpen]

Nice Traveler and welcome!

 

For anyone -

Do these always come with the special leather case?

Are 147s comparable in price to the 146 or more?

 

 

 

as far as i know the 147 always comes with the special leather case (at least mine did).

the price for a 147 is a little more expensive than the regular 146 but not much.

[orfew]

Nice Traveler and welcome!

 

For anyone -

Do these always come with the special leather case?

Are 147s comparable in price to the 146 or more?

 

 

 

as far as i know the 147 always comes with the special leather case (at least mine did).

the price for a 147 is a little more expensive than the regular 146 but not much.

 

I ordered mine from Birks in Canada and it did not come with a case.

[kaisede]

When I bought my 147 10 years ago they asked me if I wanted the nib upgraded. At the time it was 100.00 to upgrade the nib. I said "sure, why not". I am now wondering if my nib is the solid gold nib but I do not know how to tell. Any help would be appreciated. I have tried to take some pictures of the nib but I cannot seem to get a good image with my camera.

 

They charged you $100 for a nib upgrade? I thought the 147 only comes with the 14k gold nib so if there is an upgrade than you should have gotten the 18K nib.

[mohanjude]

I wonder what the $100 nib upgrade fee got you? If you still only have a 14K 585 nib what was the purpose of the fee? If you changed the nib size within 6 weeks that should have been free - otherwise you would have to pay a fee and received the old nib back.

 

I am confused about this $100 fee - not trying to spoil things for you but something is not adding up here.

[orfew]

I wonder what the $100 nib upgrade fee got you? If you still only have a 14K 585 nib what was the purpose of the fee? If you changed the nib size within 6 weeks that should have been free - otherwise you would have to pay a fee and received the old nib back.

 

I am confused about this $100 fee - not trying to spoil things for you but something is not adding up here.

 

As I said above, I have no idea what the fee was for. They asked me if I wanted an upgrade I said yes and assumed that they had somehow given me the upgrade. Birks in Canada is like Tiffany in the states. They are a high end jewelry store, but they are not above making a mistake. It is at least partially my fault for not doing the research first. I was a complete newbie (still am to a large extent) when it comes to fountain pens. I just assumed that they were trying to help by offering more options. I think what must have happened is that I paid for the upgrade and they did not pass on this information so when I got the pen it had the 14 instead of the 18k nib. I also found it a bit strange that I seem to be one of the only people who purchased a traveler and did not receive a case with it.

 

By the way, I appreciate the input and you are not spoiling anything; I love the pen. It is a great writer and very reliable. It feels great in the hand and makes writing pleasurable. To me that is what really matters.