Mb Writers Edition 2014--Daniel Defoe

[isaacrn]

its the tan/brown/orange stripping that makes it look like wood.

[Pen2009]

its the tan/brown/orange stripping that makes it look like wood.

Would you be able to post the picture? I could not conjure up the image.

[Lamb South]

I picked up the Defoe ballpoint pen at the MB boutique in Atlanta. It is a truly beautiful pen. This is one of those pens that just can't be photographed well. I don't know about the FP but the BP is pretty heavy. I like a heavier pen so it's heft is perfect for me.

 

I would suggest going to pick this one up in person as opposed to mail order. As others have posted the orange (light brown) can be a little unattractive. The boutique allowed me to pick the pen I wanted based upon the resin grain I liked best.

[sailorboy]

Picked up my Defoe over the weekend. Definitely better looking in the flesh. I am not sure if the other Defoe owners have the same experience. I had to screw the cap very tight to completely close the gap between the cap and the barrel. Basically, I had to turn the cap once or twice more (with a little more effort) to fully close it. No big deal I guess but the two extra turns feel somewhat counter intuititve. Anyone has the same experience?

[Zenistar]

Picked up my Defoe over the weekend. Definitely better looking in the flesh. I am not sure if the other Defoe owners have the same experience. I had to screw the cap very tight to completely close the gap between the cap and the barrel. Basically, I had to turn the cap once or twice more (with a little more effort) to fully close it. No big deal I guess but the two extra turns feel somewhat counter intuititve. Anyone has the same experience?

 

Yes the natural closure point for me leaves a gap, I have to consciously give the pen an extra turn. I noticed it on every one of the 7 pens I tested.

[Chaseut]

I was given the opportunity to handle the WE Dafoe and I was very impressed. The metal scrollwork is fantastic and it is quite a nice size.

 

I did notice that a gap was present between the cap and the barrel when closing but you just need to add a half turn in.

I would suggest that you check if the "grain" is to your liking before you purchase.

 

The biggest cons I see is that they have limited the nibs to Fine or Med.

 

Otherwise, It's a fantastic pen!

[Zenistar]

 

The biggest cons I see is that they have limited the nibs to Fine or Med.

 

Otherwise, It's a fantastic pen!

 

If you buy one you can take it in to have the nib replaced for a size of your choice within the first year of purchase. The new nib will be the same WE nib in the new size, not an alternative non WE nib. Edited August 27, 2014 by Zenistar

[de_pen_dent]

I finally had a chance to see the pen in person today (RB and BP, not the FP unfortunately). I have to say i was a little disappointed at seeing it in person. I actually thought some of the photos looked better - in person, the body appeared black (the woody finish was hard to make out) and the silver work appeared a little meh.

 

I quite preferred the 90th Anniv 149 instead.

[Vlad Soare]

Do you know if they'll also launch a special line of pen pouches to match this pen?

Edited August 30, 2014 by Vlad Soare

[Vlad Soare]

I saw the pen yesterday in the local boutique. It's really beautiful and elegant. The ruthenium-plated nib and trim give it a special look. The clip is also covered in ruthenium and looks much better in reality than in pictures.

The only thing I don't like is the section, which is plain shiny black and makes each and every fingerprint stick out like a sore thumb. After holding the pen in my hands for a couple of seconds, the section was full of fingerprints, which were annoyingly obvious.

Overall, I love the pen, and the only thing that keeps me from getting one is that I really cannot justify it, having enough Montblancs already.

 

Unfortunately I forgot to ask them about the pouches. Maybe next time...

Edited September 2, 2014 by Vlad Soare

[Sampanel]

Had just picked up my WE 2014 last week and shared it in the following post:

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/169272-whats-your-most-recent-mb-purchase/?p=3124064

 

http://www.sampanel.com/Hobby/Writing-Instrument/Writers-Edition-2014-Daniel/i-fNdgjkJ/0/XL/DF0_2181-XL.jpg

[Michael R.]

I love the metal work!

 

Thanks for sharing.

 

Cheers

 

Michael

[Trom]

Saw one yesterday. Good looking pen. Robinson Crusoe could write a nice letter in a bottle with this pen.

[Tojusi]

I had the opportunity to see this pen in person a week ago. I was surprised how dark the body of the pen is.

[mrchan]

Picked up my Defoe over the weekend. Definitely better looking in the flesh. I am not sure if the other Defoe owners have the same experience. I had to screw the cap very tight to completely close the gap between the cap and the barrel. Basically, I had to turn the cap once or twice more (with a little more effort) to fully close it. No big deal I guess but the two extra turns feel somewhat counter intuititve. Anyone has the same experience?

 

 

Yes the natural closure point for me leaves a gap, I have to consciously give the pen an extra turn. I noticed it on every one of the 7 pens I tested.

I finally managed to handle this at the MB store yesterday, it takes forever to reach Australia. Anyway, I agree about that extra turn required to close the cap off, I did notice there was a slight bit of tension needed to close that final bit.

 

The colour of the body I am guessing will vary from pen to pen but in general I did like it.

The ruthenium colour of the scrollwork on the body, cap and on the nib was very nice. I like how its not a white gold type colour but it had a deeper almost grayish but very shiny metallic colour. Having not seen this type of metal before in person, I must say that I like it very much.

 

When asking if the nib could be had in EF, the people at the boutique waffled around a bit and said it needed to be sent to Hamburg where they MAY be able to do it. Anybody ever had any MB WE in EF before? that wasn't nibmeistered so to speak.

 

Cheers,

Julian

[Vlad Soare]

I see it can be ordered online with any kind of nib, including extra-fine, so I guess your local store should be able to get one for you.

Edited September 24, 2014 by Vlad Soare

[SlipR35]

Picked up the triple Daniel Defoe set, very nice pens, fit nicely into the collection. Will post better pics shortly:

[Lamb South]

Very cool pics. Thanks!

😺

[KJY]

Picked up the triple Daniel Defoe set, very nice pens, fit nicely into the collection. Will post better pics shortly:

Nice, very nice collection you have there.

 

Thanks for sharing the pics!

[Lamb South]

KJY

 

Is the set made up of the FP, BP & MP?

 

I have the Defoe BP and it is my 2nd favorite daily writer. It is a really good looking & feeling pen.