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Mb 149 -- 90Th Anniversary Edition Will Be Released In April

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That's a pity. I was thinking about buying one, but for me a 149 with a monotone nib is like a Ferrari with a diesel engine. :(

Well there are Porsches with a diesel engine and they are also great cars, so why not a monotone nib on a 149 for the first time ever?

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Nothing wrong with a diesel! Reliable, a lot of torque and economic with fuel consumption.

Hope these are the characteristics for this nib. Sounds good.

 

Of course I will share my pics with you when she arrives. Hopefully begin of April.

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I acquired the 90th 149 B nib at the boutique today. At the first sight, I was a little disappointed because the 90th version is nothing special but rose gold plated and 90 engraved on the nib, and the original 1924 set box. However, I really like the rose gold nib, and the redesigned engravings ,especially the numbers 90.The staff said there will be rose gold heritage version later but with normal engravings on the nib, which makes the 90th special edition less collectable.

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That seems to be a bit underwhelming. I don't think I will be in a rush to jump on this one. I am interested in hearing more about the heritage version eventually coming out.

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Well there are Porsches with a diesel engine and they are also great cars, so why not a monotone nib on a 149 for the first time ever?

I love the look of my 146 with a monotone nib so I am willing to give this one a close look before making up my mind.

" Gladly would he learn and gladly teach" G. Chaucer

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I acquired the 90th 149 B nib at the boutique today. At the first sight, I was a little disappointed because the 90th version is nothing special but rose gold plated and 90 engraved on the nib, and the original 1924 set box. However, I really like the rose gold nib, and the redesigned engravings ,especially the numbers 90.The staff said there will be rose gold heritage version later but with normal engravings on the nib, which makes the 90th special edition less collectable.

I like the look of the monotone nib. Thanks for the photo.

" Gladly would he learn and gladly teach" G. Chaucer

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The comparison of the three versions.

Thanks for sharing!

I think the 149 90th is good looking

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Found another pic of the 149 90th which shows the details of the nib:

 

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Thanks for the photo KJY. That really is a great looking pen.

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Found another pic of the 149 90th which shows the details of the nib:

 

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Looks great, can't wait to see it in real life!

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Looks great, can't wait to see it in real life!

 

Yes, can't wait to get it in my hands. Till that time I have to satisfy my desire with pics.

But hey that is always the best part in a search for a new acquisition! :wub:

 

Thanks for the photo KJY. That really is a great looking pen.

 

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Wouldn't it then be only a regular 149? The rose gold is the only difference as far as i understand.

Mb don't make the 149 in silver/platinum. It's only ever been a gold trim pen.

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Thanks for the pics guys, I have the 75th anniversary and what I like most is more goldish bits above the clip and also the diamond. This one looks like a regular 149, bar the rose gold and differently designed monotone nib. Will need a lot more pics before I am convinced to get this one..

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Fountain pens are like weapons. They just make your pocket bleed so much.

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There will be several pens dedicated to the Meisterstück's 90th aniversary. The 149 is just one of them.

I would like to see a close up of the nib. In the picture it looks monotone. I hope it's not. The three-toned nib is what I like best about the 149. :unsure:

 

My opinion is diametrically opposed to yours - I hate the look of two-tone nibs. I can tolerate them on a good pen, but I think they look confused and complicated - single tone is best.

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