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I have been considering getting "Louis Cartier" model fountain pen from 1990s. What worries me though is if there are any troubles Cartier service would cost me arms and legs... Therefore, those of you who own this model, have you experienced any quality issues/problems not caused by mechanical accidents (like drops etc.)? Any leaking, cracking of the plastic collar, unsolvable flowing issues or anything else?

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Seeking a Parker Duofold Centennial cap top medallion/cover/decal.
My Mosaic Black Centennial MK2 lost it (used to have silver color decal).

Preferably MK2. MK3 or MK1 is also OK as long as it fits.  
Preferably EU.

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I have owned the model but not used it. I sold it a few months ago and the buyer inked it up immediately and was very very impressed.

All I can tell you is they are engineered incredibly well with a very solid yet luxurious feel. They seem like they were designed as a writing instrument and not a cheap grab at another market by a luxury good manufacturer. Mine was all metal though, so I cannot speak for how the resin version might feel.

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Thank you aggoo, this sounds good. In fact I have been considering an all metal model only... I believe the resin used by Cartier would be fine however I prefer all metal.

Seeking a Parker Duofold Centennial cap top medallion/cover/decal.
My Mosaic Black Centennial MK2 lost it (used to have silver color decal).

Preferably MK2. MK3 or MK1 is also OK as long as it fits.  
Preferably EU.

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I have a Louis Cartier Art Deco and I can second aggoo's comments. Very well made and finished. Extremely smooth writer and no problems at all after 10-years.

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I LOVE my Louis Cartier fountain pens.  Very smooth, wet nibs that are a pleasure to write with.  My favorites are the resin and wood pens; the solid metal pens are heavy.  

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