What Is Montblanc To You?

[Maktoob0303]

What is Montblanc (mainly pens) to you?

For some, it is their life-long companion

For some, it is their family history

For some, it is their go-to choice of writing instrument

For some, it is their trophy

For some, it is their hobby

I would like to know what Montblanc is for members of this community. Have a great day.

Edited August 11, 2016 by Maktoob0303

[Pravda]

Pretty much you summed it up..

 

If I have to really focus or pin point one idea, I would say they're the topic which relax me the most- to think about, hunt, anticipate or use.

Edited August 11, 2016 by Pravda

[jar]

One of many fountain pen manufacturers.

[pajaro]

Montblanc made some of my favorite pens. Someday I might need them for some repair work. All the other stuff they market I ignore. I am suspicious of companies generally, and most pen manufacturers make a lot of junk that barely works with a lot of user aggravation.

[zaddick]

A luxury good with a history marked with beauty, elegance, and desire.

[Sasha Royale]

It is general knowledge, in the family, that I keep can care for, fountain pens. Hence, I inherited my aunt Kate's model 144, about 15 years ago. It had an ultra-fine nib, and writes beautifully. It is my only Montblanc.

Edited August 11, 2016 by Sasha Royale

[Dorf]

For me, it's a symbol of quality, luxury, refinement, and good taste.

[Chrissy]

They are a source of some expensive, but well made and good looking pens, and some very nice inks. I buy more inks than pens.

[Dutchpen]

It's one of my user pens because I like the nib. It's not more special than other Brands I own. I use a 147 in black and gold trims daily because it's, beside the great nib, easy to use with the cartridges and it is comfortable to use.

[ScienceChick]

One of many fountain pen manufacturers.

This. If the nib is wonderful, I don't care who made it.

[SL_BRABUS]

A luxury good with a history marked with beauty, elegance, and desire.

 

 

For me, it's a symbol of quality, luxury, refinement, and good taste.

 

Ditto.....^^^.....+3......

 

Ask any Benz or Rolex owners......

 

Their choice of writing instrument is Montblanc......

[max dog]

They are makers of a lot of nice pens and I've been very satisfied with their quality and performance. The same is true of their inks.

[KAC]

One of many fountain pen manufacturers.

Agree, 100%. It's not a fetish: it's a pen (and the modern ones aren't too much to hoot about).

[pararis]

Pretentious purveyor of larcenously overpriced merchandise coveted by the wealthy for snob appeal and the wannabe wealthy for emotional gratification.

 

Well, you asked.

[max dog]

I also find their nibs are quite remarkable, the modern ones I mean. Smooth but with a nice feedback. Great tactile pencil like feel on paper with a wonderful responsiveness and juicy flow. Full of character, all of them!!!

[Lam1]

One of many fountain pen manufacturers.

 

+ 1.

 

They have some interesting pens and I like that they are not afraid to try new designs (but for my tastes they miss the mark more often than not). Their pens are of good quality, but not the best I've seen. Still, there are a few more of their pens that I want and will get one of these days, but they are not at the top of my list and, as a maker, they are certainly not my favorite.

[iveyman]

I started my fountain pen collection with 3 inexpensive firm nib pens and expanded into ST Dupont's beautiful LE Chinese lacquer pens, and then when I discovered vintage flex pens, I ventured into Waterman pens with pink nibs, vintage Mabie Todds etc. I have never given any thought to owning any Montblanc pens, particularly the modern ones with firm nibs that, to me, are mostly eye candies and expensive status symbols.

 

However, I recently discovered Monblanc's post war celluloid pens, made in the 1950's, with flexible nibs and I immediately fell in love with them, for the beautifully made celluloid pen bodies and the wonderful flex nibs. I must say, I really enjoy writing with them and they quickly become my favourite pens.

 

I started by acquiring a Montblanc 204 coral red pen and pencil set. The pen has a nice semi-flexible nib that is a joy to write with.

 

Then I acquired a rather rare vintage Montblanc 44 celluloid pen with a wet noodle nib made in the 1950's in Spain, in the Barcelona factory owned by the Wiese family. This wet noodle nib is simply out of this world for me, spreading from EF to BBB with ease.

 

My most recent Montblanc acquisition is a vintage green striated celluloid Montblanc 144G, made in Germany in the 1950's. This pen comes with a very nice flexible OBB nib.

 

To me, the vintage Montblanc celluloid pens made in the 1950's are beautifully made writing instruments, with exceptional quality, and the flexible nibs are a real joy to write with.

[FOUR X FOUR]

One of many fountain pen manufacturers.

I bet it'd be fun having a cold beer with you

[FOUR X FOUR]

Pretentious purveyor of larcenously overpriced merchandise coveted by the wealthy for snob appeal and the wannabe wealthy for emotional gratification.

 

Well, you asked.

So, you're saying, you can't afford them, right?

[erpe]

My experience with the brand is too limited for a well founded opinion, just a handed down 146 that is a nice writer but is "unpleasant" to hold for longer use and a Boheme with some mechanical issues. For the rest, it's just another brand for traditional, reliable and working but slightly boring black office pens. With the exception of the special and limited editions that is, most of which are on the opposite end of the scale and too blingy for my taste.

Qualitywise, I don't think they stand out in any way.