Montblanc Edgar Allen Poe

[ampatb]

For once in my life I got it right the first time and bought the complete Poe set. I've never regretted it. However, I like to use my fps at work and I have always been afraid to take the Poe set out of the house. I've always called the pen mom's pen ... her name is Annabelle Lee. I used to love to tease her by reading her Poe's poem and change I line or two "along came a wave and swept her away. Good bye Annabelle Lee."

Edited September 24, 2007 by ampatb

[Bennington1967]

The depth of the celluloid is just stunning, much like that of my Omas Royale Blue Paragon.

 

 

I am sorry to disappoint you but the MB E.A. Poe is not celluloid but resin according to MB's own webpage. For this price one would expect celluloid but I haven't heard of a contemporary MB pen that has been crafted from celluloid. I think they don't do that anymore.

 

 

Here are the specs from MB's webpage:

 

Launch: 1998

Limitation:

14.000 Fountain Pens

12.000 Ballpoint Pens

3.000 Sets, including a fountain pen, ballpoint pen and a mechanical pencil

 

 

* Midnight blue marbled precious resin

* Gold-plated mountings

* 18-karat gold nib

 

 

May I cynically comment on the number of the limitation, 14.000???? :embarrassed_smile: Very limited indeed as it seems!

 

 

The limit is 14,000 because Montblanc knows damn well that they can sell such numbers! I dare say that even if the limit was 50,000 they would still sell every pen.

 

If you want a more 'limited' Montblanc edition, go for one of the Patron of the Arts pens - the limit for these is 4,800. If you think the Poe is expensive, look at one of these pens! It's stupid to suggest that MB should produce pens with production limits of 500 or even 1,000, because they would sell out in days.

 

[omasfan]

The limit is 14,000 because Montblanc knows damn well that they can sell such numbers! I dare say that even if the limit was 50,000 they would still sell every pen.

 

I totally agree with you, Bennington! I am sure they could sell higher numbers if they wanted.

I was just criticizing that these numbers "stretch" the term Limited Edition just a little bit too much for me. In the end, the customer gets a pen for a lot of money that isn't all that rare. But I guess the MB marketing spiel infuses a lot of confidence in their customers.

 

I am not trashing the pen which is a very beautiful one without a doubt. I am just very much turned off by the way they market their products and by the lion's share of their customers (manager in pinstripes who buy a pen for representation and not for the art of writing).

 

Maybe MB would do their writer's series more justice if they called it a Special Edition....

[johneffay]

Just as a matter of interest and for comparison, how many of a given Duofold design (e.g. Amber Check, not one of the limited editions) would Parker produce over its lifetime?

[Bennington1967]

Just as a matter of interest and for comparison, how many of a given Duofold design (e.g. Amber Check, not one of the limited editions) would Parker produce over its lifetime?

 

 

I'd like to know the answer to this question as well.

 

Looking at Parker limited editions, which are rarely above 5000 pieces, their production run for Duofolds must be - I guess - around 40-50,000 for each type. Maybe less. In a sense, every Duofold model is a 'limited edition'!

Edited September 25, 2007 by Bennington1967

[djrsf42]

I loved the review. I just purchased the MB Poe about a week ago, and it is absolutely stunning. I love the nib and the cap. I was suprised how big (fat) the cap was. I'm afraid to use it though being it's the most expensive pen I've ever bought. I think I'm going to purchase another one (in time) I like it so much. I have a few MB's, 146 to a Fitzgerald, but the Poe I must say is just exqusite!

[Ghost Plane]

Would you buy a Ferrari and never drive it?! Ink that luscious pen and ENJOY!

[Tony the Tiger]

I have yet to see a price mentioned for this pen. Is it still in production? How hard is it to obtain one?

[Allan]

I have yet to see a price mentioned for this pen. Is it still in production? How hard is it to obtain one?

 

No it has not been in production for many years, and an average price for the fountain pen would be somewhere near $900-$1000 mint boxed, but that is just a guess from seeing a few auctions on Ebay close.

 

Allan

[Tony the Tiger]

No it has not been in production for many years, and an average price for the fountain pen would be somewhere near $900-$1000 mint boxed, but that is just a guess from seeing a few auctions on Ebay close.

Allan

OIC. My My. I guess I can put the odds of getting one of those any time soon about as good as getting a Pelikan Majesty (price-wise, that is).

[djrsf42]

I finally inked it. It glides so smooth across the paper! Thanks for the advice Ghost Plane! Right on!!!

[Ghost Plane]

Enjoy. This is what life is all about. Use the good china, drink out of the crystal and write with the fine pens - you're worth it!

[CraigR]

I am an admirer of MB "limited edition" pens, although I haven't had enough disposable income to purchase more than two. 18 months ago I had a heart attack that was very very nearly fatal. Upon recovery, I decided it was just plain foolish to collect anything that I would not use. Life was too uncertain and short to do that. So, out of the case came those two pens, as well as others, and into the ink well they went. I now use and immensely enjoy them daily. For the rest of my life, I will use and enjoy what I have been blessed with and I encourage others to do the same. Too many of us die with our music still inside us and inked words unwritten. Just my take on it.

[Philip1209]

I envy your pen.

And your name.

[rogerb]

How True, Ghost Plane & Craig....why keep usable 'stuff' just to 'pass-down' to your children?

Enjoy it

I am thinking of getting a Poe or a Dostoevsky...offered at the same price..... but the pot is running very low!

[ayoub1443]

hello ... how much you are asking for the pen and do you have the paper works of the pen thank you. please reply as soon as possible. thank you ...

[rogerb]

hello ... how much you are asking for the pen and do you have the paper works of the pen thank you. please reply as soon as possible. thank you ...

 

This was a review, ayoub, not an offer for sale

[MidnightBlue]

MB's web site states 14,000 made. My Poe has 17,000 stamped on the barrel. How can the company itself get that wrong???

[ayoub1443]

Hello Allan ... Are you selling your edger allen poe fountain pen and how much could you please send me some more photo on my email at ayoubalsharif@yahoo.com ... thank you

[Mrsal]

i just checked on ebay for the pricing (poe is my favorite writer, the biggest book that i have is full of his stories and poems) and wow, that costs a pretty penny and more! but still, i sold my atv a few months ago and still have 2800 left from it. (young kid here trying to resist, but its not working!!!!!)