How heavy is a MB 149? An MB 146?

[TMann]

A quick question for the Montblanc users out there:

 

How heavy are the Montblanc 149 and 146? Are they comparable to the similarly sized Pelikans, (m600 and m1000?) Or are they heavier?

 

I've been contemplating whether or not I'd like to get my first MB, but I wanted to know how heavy they are in the hand. All things being equal, I prefer a lighter pen but I also love using my Sheaffer Legacy, so clearly hand my hand is able to adapt to various pen weights. I have no intention of paying full retail for an MB, so I don't really want to waste the time of someone in a B&M pen shop.

 

Thanks for your help.

 

TMann

Edited March 16, 2006 by TMann

[sarahfar]

Not that heavy. I think they are something like 1.75 ounces at most. Well balanced the plastic internal mech is lighter than the Brass. I think the older ones have brass, but you'll have to consult lex for all the differenced he has an excellent piece on PT. All in all they are a little heavier than the Pelikan 1000 and Omas pens, but they aren't a heavy pen that will wear out your hand, they are more girth than weight. They are a big pen. I have 3, and if I found an older broad nib with some flex to it, I'd probably add a 4th. Even though the nibs are large, they are very stiff, they aren't the flexy 1000 nibs from Pelikan.

[Roger]

MB 146 = 23.5 g capped

MB 149 = 30.25 g capped

 

Check here for a PDF of a load of pen dimensions, wgts. ctr. of grav. and much info for those statistically minded.

 

http://www.accucom.net/loesljrg/misc/pendata.pdf

 

Good hunting!