Fake Or Original Montblanc Ballpoint Pens?

[guitar2033]

Hi guys, I just got two Montblanc ballpoint pens, but I am not sure they are original or fake? Can you guys help me.

1) 164 pen, there is nothing under the clip (should be PIX or others?)

 

2) starwalker, 'Made in Germany' is under the clip (should be Made in Germany metal?)

[TripleOne]

I think both pens are genuine.

[guitar2033]

I think both pens are genuine.

Thanks!

[jeremyvma]

I suggest to Google the serial numbers. If they come up .... that's not a good sign (personal experience).

[Paul80]

Given thst these are amongst the most faked MB pens, I would always tread with caution, where did you get them from, was the seller known for only selling genuine pens!

 

I once did a side by side comparison between two MB 145 fountain pens and found that it was almost impossible to tell them apart.

 

Both were made from a plastic that glowed red when a light was placed behind it, all the parts were fully interchangeable and both had Pix under the clip. So you need to be careful

 

The only differences on the the two I compared were

 

The Cartridge converter screwed in on the genuine and was a push fit on the fake

 

The nib was magnetic do not gold on the fake

 

The nib was lazer etched not stamped with the fake

 

The feed on the fake lacked the small notch at the bottom that the genuine one has.

 

Lastly the fake was slightly lighter.

 

To the average buyer it would have passed as genuine so you do need to be careful

 

As said above Google the serial number,

 

Also just check the general fit and feel, MB pens are a quality item that often just feels well made, the fakes often just don't feel right, does it feel like a $200 pen or a $20 pen, its often the little finishing touches that gives them away.

 

Paul

[guitar2033]

I suggest to Google the serial numbers. If they come up .... that's not a good sign (personal experience).

Thanks, no match found in Google.