Cheap Montblanc?

[pensuponpens]

I recently picked up one of the Montblanc Noblesse (type 1) fountain pens on Ebay for about $100. It writes like a dream. Not quite as flashy as the Meisterstucks (mine is skinny and a bit understated in its stainless steel trim) but it has the Montblanc logos and writes about as well as my Meisterstuck 147.

I have a set of Noblesse FP/RB/BP/pencil I bought in the '70's for $20-$25 each. It has, unlike other, pricier Montblancs, lasted for all that time and still performs well. I also have some other MBs that sold for $30-50 in the early '80's that still work and haven't cracked, unlike, unfortunately, my 146.

[wastelanded]

If you cast your line in German eBay, and are patient, you can find some bargoons. This past Xmas I landed an early 3-42G M for around $80, and a 254 BB for roughly $120. Neither are even remotely mint, but both are extremely satisfying writers.

 

As jar said above, vintage is the way to go: they really knew how to make a nib back then.

 

ETA: The 3-42G came with a 22 that was missing its clip, but did have a nice and juicy M nib. Eighty bucks for two Montblancs...be patient and win.

Edited April 26, 2016 by wastelanded

[HaydenM]

If you cast your line in German eBay, and are patient, you can find some bargoons. This past Xmas I landed an early 3-42G M for around $80, and a 254 BB for roughly $120. Neither are even remotely mint, but both are extremely satisfying writers.

 

As jar said above, vintage is the way to go: they really knew how to make a nib back then.

 

ETA: The 3-42G came with a 22 that was missing its clip, but did have a nice and juicy M nib. Eighty bucks for two Montblancs...be patient and win.

Thanks, I'll have to keep a look out there.

[FredRydr]

Okay I have ended up ordering a 144 (a maroon one) ....

 

Officially "bordeaux," not to be confused with another Montblanc color, "burgundy."

 

Fred

Edited April 26, 2016 by FredRydr