100th Anniversary editions

[a student]

8 hours ago, NoType said:

@a student Apologies for not including the introductory page to the estimate, wherein the tone is more gracious:

(Though I requested an O3B nib, the service request was erroneously written as a BB nib request, which was corrected to O3B in an internal note.)

 

The second page (the page I included up-thread) is more business-like and matter-of-fact regarding terms and conditions.

 

(The third page is devoted to signature approval, where it is reiterated that the estimated lead time is eleven weeks, subject to parts availability.  I await word for confirmation of that estimated lead time.)

 

Thank you for sharing this document- the way one puts words together and uses language is very revealing. I must confess that the option of repair via Kintsugi (here and here) and a conversation that can assuredly be relied upon to be polite, does cross my mind, but that is just one odd opinion.

[NoType]

10 hours ago, a student said:

 

Thank you for sharing this document- the way one puts words together and uses language is very revealing. I must confess that the option of repair via Kintsugi (here and here) and a conversation that can assuredly be relied upon to be polite, does cross my mind, but that is just one odd opinion.

@a student Thank you very much for these links to Kintsugi; I had no conception that this age-old method could be applied to non-porcelain material!  Fascinating, indeed.

 

Although a recovering perfectionist, I am a little familiar with wabi-sabi philosophy, and have been the fortunate client of a Kintsugi artist for a 2010 Masters for Meisterstück Porcelain Black and White Porcelain White LeGrand Special Edition Fountain Pen (ident 106071), the cap needing repair after a fall from the writing desk:

analysis by Kintsugi artist before repair

 

 

 

after Kintsugi repair using ancient techniques and white gold powder

 

The finished piece is now a treasured item and dearer to me than before.

 

 

[a student]

23 minutes ago, NoType said:

@a student Thank you very much for these links to Kintsugi; I had no conception that this age-old method could be applied to non-porcelain material!  Fascinating, indeed.

 

Although a recovering perfectionist, I am a little familiar with wabi-sabi philosophy, and have been the fortunate client of a Kintsugi artist for a 2010 Masters for Meisterstück Porcelain Black and White Porcelain White LeGrand Special Edition Fountain Pen (ident 106071), the cap needing repair after a fall from the writing desk:

analysis by Kintsugi artist before repair

 

 

 

after Kintsugi repair using ancient techniques and white gold powder

 

The finished piece is now a treasured item and dearer to me than before.

 

 

 

Delighted to learn about your Kitsungi experience. Well it is an option you might consider exploring should you feel that way inclined ...  as you know it can be used to repair broken plastic ... oops, I meant broken "Precious Resin" of course (lest I be charged under some lese-majeste rule)

[NoType]

4 hours ago, a student said:

 

Delighted to learn about your Kitsungi experience. Well it is an option you might consider exploring should you feel that way inclined ...  as you know it can be used to repair broken plastic ... oops, I meant broken "Precious Resin" of course (lest I be charged under some lese-majeste rule)

@a student I did not initially consider a Kintsugi solution for two reasons.  First, it did not occur to me that the method could be used to repair broken plastic and precious resin (poly(methyl methacrylate)).  Second, the (black onyx and white nacre) derby top was obliterated, leaving the deformed (gold-coated brass) derby base, clip ring, and clip. 

 

In any case, I have already approved the repair through Montblanc, so I will consider a Kintsugi repair in future if my bad luck holds and I manage to destroy another precious resin Montblanc — perish the thought!

[CS388]

10 hours ago, NoType said:

 

 

after Kintsugi repair using ancient techniques and white gold powder

 

 

The finished piece is now a treasured item and dearer to me than before.

 

What a stunning piece of work!

Inspired!

[NoType]

3 hours ago, CS388 said:

 

What a stunning piece of work!

Inspired!

@CS388 Thank you.  I was grateful for the successful result.  I will be sure to pass along your accolades to the talented artist.  

[a student]

13 hours ago, NoType said:

@a student I did not initially consider a Kintsugi solution for two reasons.  First, it did not occur to me that the method could be used to repair broken plastic and precious resin (poly(methyl methacrylate)).  Second, the (black onyx and white nacre) derby top was obliterated, leaving the deformed (gold-coated brass) derby base, clip ring, and clip. 

 

In any case, I have already approved the repair through Montblanc, so I will consider a Kintsugi repair in future if my bad luck holds and I manage to destroy another precious resin Montblanc — perish the thought!

 

Truly respect and admire your commitment to the "marque"!

[NoType]

On 3/14/2025 at 2:55 AM, a student said:

 

Truly respect and admire your commitment to the "marque"!

@a student To look past my utter clumsiness in this way and focus on a positive aspect of the narrative is very kind of you, indeed, and I am much obliged.

[fireant]

My MB Anniversary 149 with the OBBB arrived today!! Now to figure out what ink to use first.

 

The only disappointment was this was shipped via Bundespost with no signature required. I was at a memorial service an hour away from home when it was delivered. Luckily the Porch Pirates did not steal it. 

 

 

[Seney724]

22 minutes ago, fireant said:

My MB Anniversary 149 with the OBBB arrived today!! Now to figure out what ink to use first.

 

tTe only disappointment was this was shipped via Bundespost with no signature required. I was at a memorial service an hour away from home when it was delivered. Luckily the Porch Pirates did not steal it. 

 

 

Congrats!

Looking forward to your report once you've inked it up and tried it out!

Enjoy!!!

[NoType]

2 hours ago, fireant said:

Luckily the Porch Pirates did not steal it.

@fireant Thank goodness for small mercies!  I second @Seney724’s felicitations, and also add my admiration for both the quality of your photos and the loveliness they portray.

[meiers]

I love mine. It came with an «m» nib. «M» for magnificent.
 

Oblique nibs are very special. Have you ever tried an oblique medium?

[Phonz]

I have a vintage 2314 OM nib from Esterbrook that works wonderfully. Love it!

I also bought one of these 149 origins with a <m> nib, which right now is back with Montblanc,  because it is a hard starter, it leaks from the housing and the section, and the piston finial is kind of loose but the piston needs some lubrication.

Amazingly my humble Esterbrook has never experienced any of the expensive fountain pen maladies! Go figure!

[Phonz]

Ok, today Jun 12th I received an email from Montblanc letting me know that they decided to exchange my defective pen with a new one. 
I think that this is one of those things that a big company like Montblanc and their higher prices gives you in case that you get a bad pen. I’m just hoping that this new one is fully vaccinated against all the maladies that the other wasn’t! So far…happy camper! 😃

 

[meiers]

Their customer service is second to none. 

[Seney724]

1 minute ago, meiers said:

Their customer service is second to none. 

If you are talking about Hamburg, I agree completely.  They are super.

However, the situation is quite the opposite in the USA, where it is inexcusably poor.

[meiers]

Hamburg and Mississauga are outstanding. 

[Opooh]

On 6/9/2025 at 12:44 AM, meiers said:

 

Oblique nibs are very special. Have you ever tried an oblique medium?

I had bought the pen together with a few other 149 for a ridiculous price in the bankruptcy sale of a paper business. She had been in the shop window and they had packed her back in the box of a regular M.
The first days were terrible, never had such a bad fountain pen. She skipped constantly. Went with the pen to the Montblanc dealer wher it was determined that it was not an M but an OM nib.
 That changed a lot, the pen is very high-performance if you are in the mood and can write relaxed. However, taking notes quickly remains a no go.

[hari317]

I purchased my example of “The Origin” 149 in late Oct 2024 and sent it in for the nib exchange to O3B on the spot. Today 14th June 2025, I have received the pen back with the demanded O3B nib. 8 months+ for the nib exchange with constant follow-ups. Flagship Montblanc boutique at Mumbai. But in the end I am happy as it’s a lovely writer. 

[Seney724]

2 hours ago, hari317 said:

I purchased my example of “The Origin” 149 in late Oct 2024 and sent it in for the nib exchange to O3B on the spot. Today 14th June 2025, I have received the pen back with the demanded O3B nib. 8 months+ for the nib exchange with constant follow-ups. Flagship Montblanc boutique at Mumbai. But in the end I am happy as it’s a lovely writer. 

Congrats @hari317 that is a magnificent looking nib!  It is so good to hear that it writes well.  

I don't know what it is about the O3B nib for the Origin 149 but there are several reports from countries all around the globe where the exchange process took 6-9 months. Even in Germany.

Maybe the production numbers of the O3B nib for this pen are very small or maybe the demand for it in exchange is very strong??

Regardless, hopefully, you will feel that it was well worth the wait.