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On the MB website they give quite a bit of info about these pens, limited to 3000 only, which certainly gives it rarity value, but I saw one on the bay a while back, stated to be solid white gold, limited to only 80 pens (AH died at 80), and with a fantastic RRP of around $25,000, but that doesn't show up on the MB website (not as if I'm even considering buying one .... I'd never sleep at night)

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thank you meiers, dmvara, ethernautrix and alvarado for your kind comments . :D

 

I saw one on the bay a while back, stated to be solid white gold, limited to only 80 pens (AH died at 80), and with a fantastic RRP of around $25,000, but that doesn't show up on the MB website (not as if I'm even considering buying one .... I'd never sleep at night)

I wouldn't buy it even if I had the funds for it. as I think they went a little overboard with the theme on it.(film real on the cap band)

the thing about this version is, it is elegant with subtle theme cues. it urges the user to admire them closely to fully appreciate the workmanship

IMHO it is same as the case of montblanc j p morgan pen where the cheaper version is better looking than the more expensive solid gold version.

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thank you meiers, dmvara, ethernautrix and alvarado for your kind comments . :D

 

I wouldn't buy it even if I had the funds for it. as I think they went a little overboard with the theme on it.(film real on the cap band)

the thing about this version is, it is elegant with subtle theme cues. it urges the user to admire them closely to fully appreciate the workmanship

IMHO it is same as the case of montblanc j p morgan pen where the cheaper version is better looking than the more expensive solid gold version.

 

I couldn't agree more .... Where MB really succeed is in their ability to turn small pieces of plastic (sorry.. precious resin), metals and gold not only into well-crafted pens, but more importantly well-crafted pens that ooze elegance. Occasionally (IMHO, and not intending to offend anyone) the elegance is lost. Yours is most definitely in the former category. Lovely piece.

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thank you...would love to but my wallet has ditched me and is hiding somewhere. :P

 

blah blah blah zazazazazazaaaaaaaaaaaa

 

let us know when you have the next one :D

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I love it!

 

congrats, its really a great looking pen.

Now how about some writing sample?

 

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let us know when you have the next one :D

sure would... : )

 

 

I love it!

 

congrats, its really a great looking pen.

Now how about some writing sample?

 

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thank you...

the writing sample would take some time as the pen has gone for a spa day. although it was unused, the piston seemed very tight, so I dropped it off for a service.

 

the nib exchange charges are ridiculous here...575 dollars or 35000 rs. and a 2 months wait. so decided to keep the original m nib.

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That is a gorgeous pen! Congratulations and may it bring good things to you!

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wow it looks massive.

hi,

looks can be deceiving.... I agree it is very wide in the middle, but has short length, so doesn't look that huge in person. it also has a bit of heft, but I prefer it. as I am used to metal bodied pens like carene, parker premier, cross townsend and sheffer legacy heritage among others.

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It is a beautiful pen, actually had not fully realized that until I looked at your pics, congrats!

thank you jaypen... this is a difficult pen to photograph...I couldn't capture, how beautiful it looks in person(not that I tried really hard. I used my phone z10's camera for the pics)

 

before purchasing it I had only seen it in pics...and I was in for a shock. :D . a pleasant one.

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