If you grew up collecting Montblanc as a teen, you live in a different world than I do!
@Bazerkly
2 жыл бұрын
Yes in deed.... 100 Montblanc Meisterstück would be worth a minimum of $50,000
@sparkyrunner4283
2 жыл бұрын
I knew 10 year old children with $500 weekly allowances!!! Yes, there is another special world for privlaged children in the USA.
@rudimussrodeln
2 жыл бұрын
@@sparkyrunner4283 he lived in hamburg back then
@WongYewHeng
2 жыл бұрын
⁹9⁹⁹and ⁿ
@bjkhope8048
2 жыл бұрын
I got my first montblanc fountain pen when i was 10 years old now i‘m 22 years and i still have it i use it daily
@MYJ61
3 жыл бұрын
My grandfather always used a green ink in his fountain pens. This made it much easier to determine if it was truly his signature. I also have a 149 with a broad nib. I was in the business, so I was able to get mine for cost. In 1985 that was about $125.
@mortimertobarius9484
2 жыл бұрын
They are definitely nice. I have one with a medium nib as my daily writer.
@AlTheEngineer
Жыл бұрын
The green ink from Montblanc is hard to find now a days.
@Rm-mq2qg
18 күн бұрын
Amazing
@joecha-un3214
5 жыл бұрын
How did you afford 100 Mont Blanc pens as a teenager?!
@lordgeoffrey78
5 жыл бұрын
he works at the local gloryhole
@moinmuller6831
5 жыл бұрын
lord geoffrey i dont know why but i spilled my coke when I read this
@idid1866
5 жыл бұрын
He sold drugs!
@langzlangz2459
5 жыл бұрын
@@lordgeoffrey78 plata o plomo
@darkseidagain
5 жыл бұрын
Mom and dad
@sanghoonlee5171
4 жыл бұрын
For someone who enjoys writing, it's totally worth it. But the thing about fountain pens is that they are addictive--you might start collecting them well beyond your needs, and then it becomes a very very expensive hobby.
@ShaddySoldier
2 жыл бұрын
Man super addictive
@MisterRorschach90
Жыл бұрын
Very addictive but the Mont Blanc is not a good value in any way. It is a collectors piece. It’s a phenomenal pen. But if you are looking for value you can literally get pens of the same quality or even better for a fraction of the price. They just don’t have the brand name recognition. A Mont Blanc is a statement piece. It’s meant to portray success and competence. A business man in a suit and tie with a Mont Blanc is simply just going to be respected. Even if they haven’t earned it.
@StealthySpace7
11 ай бұрын
I wouldn't say it's worth it just because you enjoy writing. Parker and Scriveiner make perfectly good fountain pens that will write almost identically to a Mont Blanc. You are paying for the brand and materials on any pen over $75-$100 as the quality can only get so good to a point
@Phsymphonic06
7 ай бұрын
I concur, I personally have 3.
@adamjay2103
5 жыл бұрын
Why am I watching this with $4 in total savings
@paracaue
4 жыл бұрын
get a Jinhao and be happy
@bulletstothebeat1768
4 жыл бұрын
Get a jinhao 159 its cheap and it looks like a mont blanc
@unknowninformant6730
3 жыл бұрын
Inspiration
@jesuslovesyou7069
3 жыл бұрын
@@bulletstothebeat1768 i wanted it for this christmas but my laptop screen broke so u know whts my christmas present ? A repaired screen .😭😭
@invisibleairxd261
3 жыл бұрын
I dont even have pocket money and im watching it 😂
@high-density-awesome2725
6 жыл бұрын
Gold nibs don't adapt to your writing. It's a myth. They do however tend to offer more springiness and have a unique feel when writing.
@steveconquest6684
6 жыл бұрын
Fountain pens were tipped with iridium some years ago, but virtually all modern fountain pens are tipped with a mixture of a material composed mostly of ruthenium alloyed with a very small amount of iridium (if any). I think the Parker 51 was the first pen to use the new alloy. "Iridium" has become more of a generic term for the tipping material.
@gahbah274
5 жыл бұрын
It adapts in your mind, and that's what counts. Honestly, a gold tip nib wouldn't "adapt" to your writing either, just get more worn/progressively broader on that side. If anything, it would get worse over time. Another bogus marketing claim.
@cookingprof
5 жыл бұрын
I disagree. I'm left handed. My mother took one of my custom made pens out of my suit jacket when I'd removed the jacket to wear church robes. She handed the pen to someone that is right handed. Mom put the pen back into the special pocket of my suit jacket. She was told that the pen was out of ink. The user had NO CLUE about fountain pens. The lady had obviously attempted to write with the nib side down. The nib was twisted by > a 45 degree angle. the gap between the points of the nib had a gap > .050 inches. (TRASHED.) IMHO a custom writing instrument is just that. Custom made for the person that commissioned the writing instrument.
@stevenseta5312
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, as an owner of four gold nib pens I can confirm.
@mahatisekar7149
3 жыл бұрын
@@cookingprof genius, if someone manhandles your pen, it performs poorer because it's been damaged. If someone writes with a fountain pen how it should be written with, no damage will be caused.
@neliborba9030
4 жыл бұрын
I had my first fountain pen when I was seven years old. My mother bought me one to do school work in school. The students, all of them, in Portugal used very old fashioned fountain pens, furnished by the school, to do the writing in class, but I had my own and loved it.
@richardmclean5913
2 жыл бұрын
Great story!
@williamcoolidge9884
6 жыл бұрын
I'm log time collector and user of fountain pens and can say without reservation that you should get a Montblanc pen only if you want the status symbol. There are many pen makers with better products at vastly better prices. With Montblanc you are paying for the name. Not that they're bad pens, but they are way overpriced compared to actual quality you get.
@astarte_silver
6 жыл бұрын
Please, name some brands. I've been looking for a good quality pen, but I'm on a budget.
@malcanta
6 жыл бұрын
Dan_GD Lamy 2000 is classic design and great pen that can be around $150
@uppitywhiteman6797
6 жыл бұрын
Waterford, Pelican but Parker and Cross have excellent, attractive fountain pens. Personally, I preferred the Waterford
@strelnikoff7
6 жыл бұрын
Dan_GD Pelikan - Souveran series (M600, M800/805 and perhaps M1000), Aurora 88, Aurora Optima, Sailor 1911, Sailor Emperor (both Realo versions which have piston filler mechanism), maybe Waterman’s modern, Pilot 1912 Custom... having all aforementioned as well as several Montblanc 149, 146, vintage ones too - they are not worth it... and for the collectors taste - Nakaya, Namiki, Pelikan Maki-e, David Oscarson... Visconti Limited Editions, btw - Omas doesn’t exist anymore...
@strelnikoff7
6 жыл бұрын
Dan_GD Sorry - on a budget means many things... look for TWSBI Diamond 580AL... 60ish USD, piston fillers (or vacuumatic) demonstrators ... For 150-ish dollars Pilot 912 Custom... and almost any Pelikan M200/205/215... even 120...
@ahmed1758
5 жыл бұрын
Instead Of buying a high end pen focus on your hand writing. Even a million dollar fountain pen wont matter if your hand writing isn't good.
@celestialjunipers6829
5 жыл бұрын
I agree.
@StudioScents
4 жыл бұрын
I find speech-to-text works best for me. :D
@tainicon4639
4 жыл бұрын
Buy a cheap fountain pen (15 bucks for the pilot metropolitan) and start practicing.
@markhowardganzon8992
4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. Price and line variation doesn't immediately improve handwriting.
@juanlynching3807
4 жыл бұрын
I think that even if you have bad handwriting if you use gold nib like that in the Montblanc, your handwriting would appear distinctive and eccentrically elegant because of the bending of the soft gold nib when you write. Gold being a soft metal, bending of the nib when writing creates variations in the width of the letters thus making it appear more elegant. So yes for me it's worth it if I can afford it.
@GameX236
6 жыл бұрын
I think for me as a student, a Lamy pen will do the job aswell :D
@skfoxjrxzz5051
6 жыл бұрын
Manuel yeah
@everythingclassic7149
6 жыл бұрын
Manuel try faber castell ambition also
@Timberjagi
6 жыл бұрын
not only for a student, its a great quality. Mont blanc is zoals meeste grote merken, het is voor de show ;)
@everythingclassic7149
6 жыл бұрын
Timber land you are right but montblanc pens are very expensive for students
@Timberjagi
6 жыл бұрын
true true, but i like to see this stuff as something you have to learn to appriciate. when you go from (bad example) BIC pens to Mont Blanc, its always a huge upgrade and completely different. these pens are something to grow to, and enjoy all the different brands
@TheLordbarry
6 жыл бұрын
I own a few pens from MB, a platinum trim 149, a 146 with a sterling silver cap, and the heritage 1912. 149 is really a symbol for a number of people, and it is a great pen to carry around in my leather pen sleeve. But my favourite is actually the Heritage 1912, modelling the Simplo safety pen. It has an interesting springy nib that quite resembles the vintage pens in the 20s or 30s. Getting a vintage 149 is actually an interesting thing. Even though the pen looks virtually the same, 149 in different eras actually have many variations in its parts, from the engraving of the brand to the details listed on the nib, there are resources in the internet for people to distinguish 149 through the years in detail. Maybe you can find one 149 that is made at around the time of your birth!
@rochester212
2 жыл бұрын
People forget that as recent as 30 years ago, Pelikan and Montblanc weren't just makers of luxury pens, they made fountain pens for every budget, starting with school pens. The quality was good, prices were fair. Even more so when we talk vintage pens. Now the manufacturers are just a shell of their former selves, the difference is Montblanc and Pelikan think their products are worth more today than ever before for some reason, while the quality has slipped. I have nothing against them, but i think a collector will always prefer a well preserved vintage fp than a modern version.
@jerryyeung7648
2 жыл бұрын
Well, I think because of the profit and the montblanc company have to live, they has no choice to manufacture a expensive pen to maintain their company.
@LesPaul2006
2 жыл бұрын
My dad went to school in the 60s, and he told me that at his school ballpoint pens were strictly forbidden. So my grandfather had to get him a Pelikan fountain pen, which was disposable. I don't know if any school does that today, I don't think so.
@NuryPPanaligan
5 ай бұрын
Pelikan still makes cheap pens.
@furdiebant
6 жыл бұрын
In Germany you have to write at school with a fountain pen, or you certainly did where I grew up back in the day.
@SushiLiebhaber
6 жыл бұрын
M.x H.ü wirklich? Fountain pen? Ich kenne die klassischen lamys, aber die werden ja mit tinte patronen befüllt. Ist auch viel praktischer für die kleinen. Ich schreibe fast nur noch mit 10 Fingern oder Werbekullis :p Ein schöner Füller wäre aber was tolles für besondere Anlässe.
@SushiLiebhaber
6 жыл бұрын
Ha, wieder was gelernt :) Danke!
@kylecoulombe2755
6 жыл бұрын
Jan Čapek lucky, in America, it isn’t really encouraged to use pens, as a matter of fact, in mathematics it’s frowned upon
@kennethmcgeechan604
6 жыл бұрын
Yup you can still get fined for bringing Kinder eggs into USA. From my work on the fountain pen forums one of the problems with American elementary schools is they are starting to ban the use of cursive handwriting and everything must be block printed.
@steveconquest6684
6 жыл бұрын
That is very sad and definitely not indicative of anything remotely resembling a country where the key priority should be the development of the minds of the next generation. Writing with fountain pens has been scientifically proven to have certain benefits to the learning/cognitive process. I understand the Arts in general have been brushed to the side as well. Anything that expresses individuality in a positive way seems to be the anomaly now.
@nicklampers1069
4 жыл бұрын
Wow. My grandfather gave me one of these when I was 10, about 15 years ago. I didnt know what it was literally until tonight. I'm still in awe that he gave it to a 10 year. I'll definitely start taking better care of this pen.
@Rhaman68
3 жыл бұрын
These pens are superior to most pens and a special treat. Mine is over 20 years old and is a delight to use. It’s a treasured personal object. For everyday use, I recommend Waterman pens. Practical, many styles and the ink cartridges is what excels in the Waterman line of pens. The feel is phenomenal. Thanks
@picassoboy52
9 ай бұрын
people buy what they like, practical or not
@moonball00n
4 жыл бұрын
my dad just got me one of these and he couldnt emphasize enough about how this pen would be so important to me in university and my career
@flyingbuddy3918
5 жыл бұрын
The whole ‘written in’ thing mentioned at 6:30 is completely false and misinformed for anyone curious. It’s been debunked several times. Otherwise a good video
@OfficialCheeba
4 жыл бұрын
flyingbuddy lol such garbage, thanks for clearing this up besides the obvious though 🙏
@DrawingTechnical
3 жыл бұрын
Oh...I just commented that THAT was the most interesting fact in the video XD.
@flyingbuddy3918
3 жыл бұрын
@@sgs1262 Actually, it has been debunked. Google!! There’s plenty of sources that state so.
@cookingprof
6 жыл бұрын
I thought that the art of being a Gentleman was about the highest quality without being flashy. Therefore I have a penmaker that makes pens as a hobby that are way above the quality of the Montblanc line. They are superior in: "Form, Fit; and Materials". His price range is 1/4 the cost of the Montblanc .
@deus_ex_machina_
5 жыл бұрын
Care to mention the brand or individual?
@santicheeks1106
2 жыл бұрын
What brand
@PUNISHERMHS_2021
2 жыл бұрын
What brand
@chrisestrada8587
2 жыл бұрын
@@PUNISHERMHS_2021 bro it’s been 3 years I don’t think they are gonna respond
@PUNISHERMHS_2021
2 жыл бұрын
@@chrisestrada8587 it was worth a try 😔
@garyggarner7738
4 жыл бұрын
I’ve collected pens since I was a kid. My Father, Grandfathers all collected fine writing instruments. I love MontBlanc Fountain, Ball point and Rollerball Pens. I have numerous models. My favorite though, is a Waterman. I Love the balance, feel, and smoothness, when I write with them. I have numerous Cross Models, Parker, Schaffer, Xezo, I have a Ernest Hemingway I’ve had for several years beautiful and it’s in the box locked up as are many of my collection. Like You, I write with them and I have duplicates with Boxes and Papers Locked up. I have 1 Omega Ball Point. I have Venus Pens that belonged to my Grandfather. Parker’s Sterling Silver, 14kt Gold as well as many Mont Blanc, Cross, and Waterman in Precious metals. I have several custom made precious metals and out of wood that a friend made for me. Waterman’s include Lemans 100, Charlestons, Liaisons which I think is one of their most beautiful and comfortable. I have multiple desk pens. My collection of Fine writing Instruments include the Fountain Pen, Ball Point Pen, Roller Ball and I used to buy the Mechanical Pencil for the full set. Have a fortune invested but ii Love the quality the weight and Balance and the smoothness. There’s a Montblanc I would love to have that is one of the most beautiful pens I’ve ever seen. It’s a special Edition, Skeleton 333 platinum pen - $17,500.00. If I was a billionaire I do not think I could pay that much for a pen! But it’s Beautiful!! MontBlanc has a 2018 James Dean Artisan Ltd Edition for $58,000.00. On EBay. Really? Another was a similar style in Platinum that was around $18,750.00. If I can find a picture I will Post. Budget Pens I enjoy are Pentel, Pilot (4 Color with pencil when I’m color coding research notes) I love Gel ink .5 mm ultra fine point Pens. I enjoy your videos thank You!
@sanecosine505-8
6 жыл бұрын
Ah, I'm a teenager with a growing collection right now. Great video.
@masonrudesheim9098
6 жыл бұрын
Letting a person write with your pen won't ruin the nib unless they don't know what they're doing with it. The idea that letting a person write with it will change it's characteristics is ridiculous in my opinion because that would mean that it would adjust to you just as quickly as it supposedly did to them.
@taywil64A
6 жыл бұрын
Actually, we all press down on the nib in our own unique way and so it is true to say, if you gave your pen so someone for an extended period, not a short while, the nib could feel a little different to one; but it would have to be a long time with much writing done.
@TheMilitantMachinist
6 жыл бұрын
I would have to agree. Just handing a pen over to someone for a quick note or two won't alter a modern ultra stiff nib in any way. A softer nib may not flow the same again if they are habitual ballpoint users as it may spring a little due to the heavy handedness it may encounter. It stands to reason that handing someone who's writing habits you are unfamiliar with a $900+ pen could just be asking for trouble. Most FPs are screw caps not slip caps so oft the times they may try and yank the cap off instead of unscrewing it. Personally unless the pen cost me less than $50 or it's someone well versed in FPs, I won't hand them my pens for any reason. Imagine the face someone who just broke the section off a 149 and asking $950 to replace the pen...
@harkonen1000000
6 жыл бұрын
Most people don't know what they're doing with a fountain pen. Safer not to borrow it. Have a loaner pen that's expendable.
@johnyang799
6 жыл бұрын
You don't know if they know how to use it until it's too late.
@nickturner2813
6 жыл бұрын
No one said that the nib adjusts to the other person, they may just bugger it up for the owner who had adjusted to it.
@pocwiczcycu
2 жыл бұрын
Finally I own one, it was totally worth it. My dad got himself 146 but i wanted to get the most classic one 149 and I don’t feel it’s too big, I have average hands. If you are afraid that 149 might be too big just give it a shot it brings great pleasure to write anything down with it. Consider fountain pen friendly paper I use rhodia dot pad at the moment.
@FPSYut
6 жыл бұрын
I don't think the 149 is worth its full retail price, especially considering that there are options like the Sailor King of Pen and the Pilot Custom 845 that can be found at half the price, the only thing that might be worth paying for is the brand, Montblanc just doesn't have much more to offer than its competitors in terms of materials and construction quality, and surely not the writing experience. Buying one used is a much more realistic approach. The one thing other brands don't often make are the oblique nibs though, and they have both directions, so if you have a weird grip perhaps you'll find yourself more comfortable using the oblique. Also the nib size depends fully on personal preference, broader nibs are wetter and are better at hiding imperfections, but if you have a nice and consistent handwriting that isn't shaky or just perhaps prefer to write smaller then finer nibs are a much better choice.
@evaabdullahi5240
5 жыл бұрын
Montblanc is a plastic pen. It will smash and break. The only pen I write with are ballpoints and roller balls: Cross Townsend and Century, and Parker pens. The Parker duofold is outstanding. It’s the refill that makes the pen and, for the price, Cross and Parker pens are indestructible and well balanced.
@roberthumphreys5594
5 жыл бұрын
I'm not a big spender, but I did own an "entry level" Mont Blanc CS with a fine nib - only fifty bucks in 1989. My favorite pen is an affordable Pelikan 205 with an extra-fine nib. It also has that convenient piston-fill mechanism and has held up for a couple of decades now. It retails today for $115 or so per copy.
@m.hannis9894
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for producing excellent videos. I am currently in Germany, and bought my first Montblanc fountain pen. I got the Meisterstuck Classique Platinum (145). I travel quite a bit, so I wanted it to be able to take cartridges and the converter. I intend to use this as an EDC pen. I had Kaweco pens (Sport, Liliput) and while they are great for beginners and at their price point, they don't even compare to the Montblanc. It's such a joy to write with the MB. Thank you again for producing such quality content, and I've subscribed. Tschius.
@israelruelas5756
2 жыл бұрын
Kaweco are for beginners? I do want a Montblanc in the near future, but I love my Kaweco and do not see them as beginners, they will also outlast any Montblanc material. I also want the one you got, the Meisterstuck Classique
@Jim58223
6 жыл бұрын
i have a vintage Pelikan m400, definitely worth it.
@carlosdrfx
4 жыл бұрын
The high-end Pelikans are definitely on a par with MB, but less overhyped. Connoisseurs will recognise it, though!
@anthonylee4234
4 жыл бұрын
My father just handed me his *Meisterstück Platinum - Coated LeGrand Ballpoint Pen* from his collection, although it may not be as “flashy” or “pricey” as his other pens, I am greatly humbled to receive this gift from him to say the least. He told me when giving it to me “It is not about how much the pen costs that counts Anthony, it is the journey you took to acquire it.” Although well worn and used throughout the years, I am proud to hold this pen in my hands, my families history was written with it, everything that’s led up to this point. I’d rather acquire a pen with this much meaning than the most glamorous pens in his collection. A simple, yet refined piece of craftsmanship, sleek and silver to the grain. A pen to write my future with. Here’s to Med School! (Yes, I have good penmanship...)
@iMac9991
6 жыл бұрын
"larger nips are better" -Sven 2017
@HansDelbruck53
6 жыл бұрын
Randy: You may be thinking of areolae.
@somebitchesdeservetogetbea8886
5 жыл бұрын
@@HansDelbruck53 you mean that white thing on the top of the pen?
@jP-nr5wo
3 жыл бұрын
Nib
@samcastillo9279
3 жыл бұрын
Nib
@osvaldomorinigo
3 жыл бұрын
LOL, he gave you a heart
@thegreathate
6 жыл бұрын
Just bought a Meisterstruck Solitaire Blue Note. Worth every bit. I also use the lavender ink. It makes written words so much more than letters on paper.
@archerpiperii2690
3 жыл бұрын
Montblanc's value is in it's "status". If you need a status symbol pen the Montblanc does "status" very well. If you need a pen to get stuff done there are other options that cost (much) less and are better suited for hard work. IE: The Cross ATX series. Greetings from Phoenix, AZ.
@kevinbuja8105
Жыл бұрын
You are so correct. I have 3 Sailor pens, and a Nakaya (from Japan) that write circles around them. I only have 2 because they were pre-1990. There’s no serial on the clip ring before 1990.
@BuffaloNickel9
10 ай бұрын
@@kevinbuja8105 incorrect..Montblanc did have serial on its clip ring before 1990
@BuffaloNickel9
10 ай бұрын
@@kevinbuja8105 for example, my Meisterstuck 149 engraved both W Germany and with a serial #. Go look in the forums. Montblanc Meisterstuck 149's did have serial #'s before 1990. Otherwise I couldn't have a W Germany 149 (1980's) with a serial number because the Berlin Wall came down in early November 1989 which separated East and West Germany which meant no longer specification of "W" Germany was needed. My pen predates 1990 & has a serial. It was purchased new in the 1980's
@GME17i
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent review and I admire the way you dress. When I first visited your channel I was looking for a Mont Blanc for my great nephew. Sadly I see that they are out of my price range but I enjoyed the education about the investment and will begin to follow you. I had no idea you would be modeling your outfit so that was an added bonus. I had already noticed how well put together you are and love the ring. Incidentally, I have a Mont blanc roller ball that is missing its top. I suppose I will have to find a Mont Blanc store to see if this can be replaced. I also prefer a fountain pen for writing, with a broader nib.
@Richard_Barnes
4 жыл бұрын
I use my MB 149 every day. It has always been filled with the MB Irish Green too. I’ve never changed it out as I just enjoy that ink so much for my journaling every day. The lid on mine takes almost 2 full turns to open/close so your older one is different to mine. I would prefer less turns to open, however I find that it’s part of the experience to write with any fountain pen for me. I like that side of all of my pens. They are all threaded lids. 👍🏻😀 (A shame your lighting was washed out on the writing samples as I cannot see the ink very well)
@JWOHALL
2 жыл бұрын
What case are you using to store your pens?
@OliverLeung2
6 жыл бұрын
I just stumbled upon this channel - excellent video! However, I have to disagree with your last point about "rewriting" the pen into your hand. I let my friends try my fountain pens all the time (one of which is a Lamy 2000 with a gold nib similar to that of the Montblancs), and never have had it change up on me. As long as they aren't slamming the nib down onto the paper, there's very little that a different writing style can do to change the feel of the pen.
@georgegingrasbfamfa6723
6 жыл бұрын
I really found this video very alluring. My mother used to practice calligraphy and had a variety of different dip ink type pens when she was a commercial artists. These pens are way beyond what she had. They are fascinating! I might have to start a new collection.
@crimsun7186
6 жыл бұрын
"Hexagonal white shape" Looks a lot like the shape of a torx plus bolt.
@mercentperrault
4 жыл бұрын
CrimSun I was thinking that too.
@daviddyer2607
6 жыл бұрын
I have a fountain pen, a ballpoint and a mechanical pencil and I have had them for years. Are they worth it - absolutely. Gorgeous, gorgeous pens
@tignap
6 жыл бұрын
I thoroughly enjoyed this review! I personally prefer smaller pens (the 114 “Mozart” is a favorite; I’m also intrigued by the smallest piston filler I have which is the Pelikan M300) but I do have a 149 which is an incredible writer. To each his own, of course. The most important thing is that your pens make writing a truly pleasurable experience. And, if you don’t mind my saying so, I think you are absolutely adorable! More power to you.
@leadtogreatness
5 жыл бұрын
I own a 144 (fountain pen F Nib), a 145 (rollerball), two 146's (fountain pen F Nib; Rollerball) and I love all my MONTBLAC pens. I am planning on purchasing the 149 sometime this year. Thanks for the video :-)
@arijitdas5402
2 жыл бұрын
Always go with Pilot pens. Reliable, well designed and well crafted. never faced any issue with any Pilot pen.
@shellnexus1
Жыл бұрын
Exactly. They're like the Toyotas of fountain pens
@alancaron984
5 жыл бұрын
I had the worst handwriting in my class. Once the teacher asked if I could read an assignment I had turned in, I couldn’t. A couple of years ago I practiced with Spencerian method and after 3 sets of books my handwriting has improved dramatically. I enjoy watching Matt Armstrong’s pen revues. I started out with Japanese Metrpolitan, a Parker, a Waterman and now use mostly German Diplomat pens. Onion-skin paper is good for letters, and I use Clairfontaine and Rhodia notebooks. Thanks Matt.
@JosephTrump
6 жыл бұрын
please do more of worth it
@BRN497
5 жыл бұрын
One about rolex
@martinjohnson4405
6 жыл бұрын
I was given a Montblanc 149 as a gift many years ago when I left a company. I used it for a while, but put it back in the box. For more than three decades I have used Lamy Safari fountain pens. They aren't the most elegant, but, being a practical person, I very much like how they write and feel in my hand. Most importantly, I use Diamine and Pilot Iroshizuku ink both of which work well in the Lamy pens and both flow freely -- good for fast writing such as taking notes or writing in a journal. I prefer EF nibs, but also have F and M. The M works well with a lighter color ink such as the Pilot Iroshizuk, Yu-Yake (Sunset, Orange). The Lamy inks and Mountblanc inks are not bad, just not my favorites.
@Sowhat300
3 жыл бұрын
I used a Pelikan 800 for 30 years and it never failed me. I found Mont Blanc’s resin to be too brittle and fragile. I never saw it as a status symbol, it was a tool I signed my name a hundred times a day. But the green and black is striking .
@Diicto
Жыл бұрын
My first ever Montblanc was gifted to me by my father. I still hold it and use it daily. It’s not a fountain pen, but still a classy Starwalker with amazing solver stripes. Had it at 16 and still use it as a beacon of success at 28. I’m starting to look for a fountain pen, since he has one as well!
@BuffaloNickel9
10 ай бұрын
Go with a MB Meisterstuck Mod. 146
@RasM3211
4 жыл бұрын
I feel like the classiest guy when I saw this guy. Imma get a glass of my $15 dollar wine.
@stevenseta5312
3 жыл бұрын
I am sorry ,but as an owner of 4 gold nib pens and over 40 inks, I can say with some authority that pens do not adapt to a person's hand.
@Annibals
3 жыл бұрын
This is the most severe perfectionist, I'm sure he retakes every sentence 10 times
@carolchennning9188
3 жыл бұрын
My dad is giving me his Mont Blanc pen! I'm so excited! Dad only uses it for signatures, but I write journals a lot so it will be used.
@Serita2006
6 жыл бұрын
I own a Meisterstuck fountain pen, and whilst I enjoy using it, I wouldn't gush about it. I like to buy quality items that last, but the way this guy keeps going on about it being a 'status symbol' and having 'cachet' is actually turn-off for me. I'd chose understated quality over a flashy status symbol any day.
@traviswakefield8717
3 жыл бұрын
Anyone that can't afford a mont blanc hit me up I make custom fountain pens, and you won't spend 1000 dollars.
@iMin00
3 жыл бұрын
@@traviswakefield8717 how can I contact you?
@Frozenace88
4 жыл бұрын
I'm just getting back into fountain pens, but I remember growing up with Pelikan and Lamy fountain pens. I've had my 149 for 4 years now and I'm just beginning to appreciate its characteristics
@WillN2Go1
4 жыл бұрын
Pelikans have very soft pocket clips. Very very easy to lose (I know--ouch). If you want 'real status' from a fountain pen, get a couple of inexpensive TSBIs with stub nibs, DIY grind them into italic nibs (it's not that hard, the first time you try is a bit nerve racking), then be writing on page 250 of a 400 page A4 size journal not caring about the ink on your fingertips, that your coffee is getting cold or if anyone notices. A tool is after all a tool first, it's true value and status in the work you do with it. Its status as a bauble is a distant second. (Trump uses very nice fountain pens to sign documents, but he's never read a book, only writes with his thumbs. Reagan wrote in his journals every day.) The reason fountain pens are so good is that they have almost zero resistance to writing-- you never get writer's cramp. I've traveled a lot by plane with fountain pens in my pocket. Gases expand and contract, liquids do not. A full fountain pen is not much of a risk in either an airliner or climbing a mountain. In my experience even a half full pen usually isn't a problem traveling by air--but mine aren't tucked in a white shirt. Try to keep them vertical and you'll never have a problem. If you regularly use your fountain pen, it won't be a collector's item--it'll get stained, scratched, scuffed. (I think) the more expensive the pen the less likely it's used. Also when you've bought a fountain pen and you like it, you'll soon think you want a flex nib so you can write beautiful calligraphy. Flex nibs are springy and fun to write with, but to get line variation you have to slow down. What you really want is a stub nib, this will give you nice line variation without your having to slow down. A step further is an italic nib which can be difficult to find--that's why I grind my own. Unless you're already making things don't do this. An italic nib is very wide side to side, but thin in the other direction. It's difficult to grind and polish so that it writes smoothly and doesn't catch and tear the paper. I was just at Itoya's fountain pen floors (there are two! one in each building) in Tokyo. I liked looking at the fountain pens, but I didn't see anything that made me want to ask to try. I probably should've tried a Pelikan, a Mont Blanc... just to find out if I'm missing something... Most inexpensive fountain pens have nibs from the same company in Germany. No one makes smaller Fs and EFs than Japanese companies. I've never had any Japanese fountain pen, $2 or $80 that had a nib that wasn't slick smooth right out of the box (or plastic display bag). If you have bad handwriting you'll think you need an F, or even EF, but try a stub nib-- it really helps and they're a joy to write with. Learn how to take apart and clean your fountain pens. A clean pen is like buying a new one. I apologize for intruding and being so opinionated.
@thewordartist
2 жыл бұрын
TWSBI makes a wonderful tool, but side by side with properly tuned nibs from both vintage and modern pens, both high and low end, it lacks in smoothness and expression. If you want a nib that will set standards for you, the Pelikan Pelikano from 2003-2008 had a superior nib in both A and M widths. It wrote even better than my Pelikan M215!
@J276
2 жыл бұрын
I never heard of a Montblanc before and since its a well known brand, im going for one and keeping it for a long long time.
@prodbyjozu
6 жыл бұрын
I don't know why I just watched this lol
@johnroddy931
5 жыл бұрын
prodbyjozu same here
@felixaviseyii8878
4 жыл бұрын
Do u have a fountain pen
@lincolnevans5517
4 жыл бұрын
Bro same
@marjikelly7951
6 жыл бұрын
Your suit is absolute perfection. I love the contrast, complexity, and how it all blends seamlessly
@MrTrenttness
6 жыл бұрын
I might consider a nice pen like this for signing my signature. Thanks for the video!
@donaldparlett7708
Жыл бұрын
I used both Montblanc and Waterman pens that I purchased 35 - 40 years ago. I love the gold tipped nibs.
@abaronofchivalry5176
3 жыл бұрын
This gives me some “Gentleman In Moscow” vibes. It’s a fantastic read by the way.
@bdumon
6 жыл бұрын
I started a new job in December and when I got to my desk on the first day, someone had left a Mont Blanc Generation pen in the drawer....absolutely love it. Looked it up and it's about $250 today. Had Waterman fountain pens in the past but not as practical in my business life..
@Vinilo-pl1pz
6 жыл бұрын
Good video. Was glad to hear of your interest in fountain pens at an early age.
@michaelmelen9062
4 жыл бұрын
I purchased an Aurora Afrika fountain pen, with an extra fine nib, several years ago. One of the very best purchases I ever made. It looks impressive, but it writes even better. It feels so good to write with that I take notes and write letters that I might not have done otherwise. Don't care about status symbols. It just feels so good. Very light to hold also.
@rennedelorean3341
4 жыл бұрын
When I was young and in the 'Seventh Grade' (1960s) everyone used a fountain pen, ball point pens had not been perfected, they leaked in you pocket, smeared on the palm of your hand and the oil based ink was impossible to wash off! Most everyone used 'Sheaffer' because they were inexpensive and did a great job for a child starting at about 12 to 11 yrs old. I always prefered 'Parker' - they were beautiful pens, the nib was completely covered, only the very, very 'tip' was visible ($5.00 at the time). I've never had 'Montblanc' - they never attracted my attention, there are other great pens out there, Visconti, S.T. Dupont, even Cartier has solid gold writing instruments out there. Just as with 'Rolex' watches - "Je Prefere Cartier"! I'm not easily lead, you can't impress me with brands and symbols . . . I can't be proud of something I don't like to begin with, I have to really like the product then, I might make a purchase.
@robertsullivan4773
2 жыл бұрын
A lot of writing there but you are wrong. I'm the same age and fountain pens were put at school's. No one used them the new colorful ball points were all the rage. Maybe fountain pens hung in there a bit longer with adults and professionals but even they were moving away and to ball points. I will agree the ball points did have issues but were very much worth living with compared to ink spills.
@maxwellspeedwell2585
6 жыл бұрын
Is it worth it? I think the question is; "Are you worth it". I've been through a financial roller coaster, but my 149 has weathered the storm. It may very well be with me for the rest of my life. I've owned it for about 33 years.
@rputeraanwar
6 жыл бұрын
Worth it... my 144 Meisterstück Solitaire is going strong since 1995
@Jaypoo
2 жыл бұрын
As a lefty, I avoid fountain pens, as I've tried them and and it results in a smudged paper. I tended to write University exams in either Staedtler artist pencils, Parker ballpoints or Zebra Japanese gel pens to avoid smudging. The cachet of having a Montblanc will be rendered useless as Individuals realize you write left handed, especially traveling. This is evident with languages with numbered strokes as I write backwards of that. If I need to sign something with a regular pen, my hand moves into what can be described as an inverse claw that takes away from the pen I'm using at the time. I am ambidextrous while eating so as to not offend cultural sensibilities and btw, the Fisher space pens tend to blot while writing.Quick question Is it acceptable to wear a watch on your right hand?I get a lot of grief from co-workers, so this is an honest question?
@brunolalanne9106
2 жыл бұрын
Wearing your watch on the right hand when left handed is perfectly correct.
@maduran31
6 жыл бұрын
Would love a Mont Blanc but just too pricey for me. I really enjoy my Waterman, have also had a Cross that I enjoyed. For the past year, I have used a fountain pen as my everyday pen at work.
@rongarcia8683
2 жыл бұрын
I have a mont blanc. It was gave to me by my mentor. I would love to keep it but i feel that it is more ok if it is in the hand of a person that would really appreciate its worth.
@lovemastersocks4595
2 жыл бұрын
I'm on Blanca is still cheaper than an iPhone
@vitoscatigno4207
2 жыл бұрын
I have taken one of these pens apart and looked at it under magnification, I couldn't find one thing that led me to believe that these pens cost over $900, unless you want to keep one on your desk as a showpiece, are they worth it, no, they're not, there are hundreds of pens out there that are just as good if not better that cost a fraction of what this hyped-up pen costs, it's a big high-priced sales pitch.
@marmadukewinterbotham2599
5 жыл бұрын
I've had a Montblanc Meisterstück for years. It's always leaked inside when the top's on - big mess. I've had it serviced - still leaks. It leaks if it's under-filled or over-filled. Over-priced, utterly useless pens.
@jamesguitar7384
3 жыл бұрын
You should take it to a shop and say it's always been faulty and you want another one . If they're as good as they say they are they should do it .They do claim they are the best although Waterman pens have very nice nibs for handwriting but that's just a personal belief .
@marmadukewinterbotham2599
3 жыл бұрын
@@jamesguitar7384 I later had it repaired by a pen specialist in Oxford who shipped it to the manufacturer in Germany and it came back perfect and has been so ever since. Lesson: not all dealers claiming to be specialists are!
@ibanmayo2
3 жыл бұрын
Same experience. I rarely use it now as it always stains my fingers and I store it with nib upright...oh well, it writs nicely and has a great feel. I miss my entry level Waterman which I gave to my son to encourage a love of fountain pens.
@marmadukewinterbotham2599
3 жыл бұрын
@@ibanmayo2 I sent mine to a small pen repairers who sent it to Germany for full servicing and it now works wonderfully, no leaks, smooth action, first class, and it's a pleasure to use now. The first place I took it to be serviced must have tried to do it themselves and made a hash of it. I hope you can get yours sorted out, it will be worth it I promise!
@simonerossini3218
6 жыл бұрын
Actually Mont Blanc or Monte Bianco is not in France but the most part of the massif is located in Italy with the border passing exactly on the top.
@MrGchiasson
6 жыл бұрын
Back in the early 80's...a successful man had to carry the 'Montblanc star' on his writing instrument. Doctors were well known for always using their fine Montblanc...status symbol.
@olangarttinker8528
3 жыл бұрын
I own three 149’s and have to say that the more you use it, the more the nib matures and grooves with your hand and strokes!
@tfh-rw9vb
3 жыл бұрын
It’s just in your head. This doesn’t actually conform to your writing.
@moundain4220
3 жыл бұрын
@@tfh-rw9vb it does.The gold becomes more flexible and also erodes and polishes over time.
@moundain4220
3 жыл бұрын
@@tfh-rw9vb However it dosent really "adapt to my handwriting" insted it just gets better to write with.
@maxpotard7411
5 жыл бұрын
I have a Lamy 2000 (I LOVE IT): I keep it at home, and I have also a Lamy Al-Star , for school
@derjuwelier3119
6 жыл бұрын
I love the video and the break down of the attire, I have one critique though. With the wider collar of the shirt and the more formal day wear, a Half Windsor may have been a slightly better choice. It would have kept with the "not to stiff" feel that one would lean towards with a Full Windsor, while also giving a slightly less rushed feeling of the Four in Hand.
@owaisbaig234
5 жыл бұрын
My uncle gave me one on my 6th birthday probably not knowing how much the value was... then I ripped the packaging but the pen is still ok
@JACK_TheAllSeeingEye
2 жыл бұрын
I have 4: 1969 Parker....my dad's pen 2010 Faber-Castell Ambition...med 2010 Waterman Expert ll...med 2010 Lamy Pilot...multiple nibs but I use 1.1mm mostly I like Noodlers Navy as my everyday ink... 1969 is when my fam moved to England...I was 10yrs old. The British education system taught me proper etiquette, how to tie a tie, and how to use and maintain a serviceable fountain pen. The English lads taught me many other things about proper manners! ....and football🇬🇧⚽
@lukescott5938
6 жыл бұрын
Is it worth me getting a Lamy pen as i cant afford a Mont Blanc
@swabby429
6 жыл бұрын
I use Lamy pens and am very pleased with them. I like the Lamy line because the pens are excellent writing tools and the quality is top notch.
@lukescott5938
6 жыл бұрын
J Johnson any particular pen from their range or is that just a general statement about lamy
@nicolle2126
6 жыл бұрын
Lamy pens are great. Try shopping around at other brands too like Pilot, Twsbi, Kaweco etc. since they all offer a good deal of quality pens for way less
@chris.mc.8627
6 жыл бұрын
Lamy pens are good. The safari is very modern looking, but it has a triangular grip. Kaweco lilliput is very nice, but a bit small. Dont like the Pilot ones. They are too fine, your ink shows up flat and light with no depth. But surprisingly, jinhao (the dirt cheapest of pens) are suprisingly superb. So if your a newbie, I reccomend the jinhao ones. Good luck!
@lukescott5938
6 жыл бұрын
Icarüs 5440 thanks for the advice i went with a Lamy Logo in the end. and i love it
@jmfa57
5 жыл бұрын
I have two Montblanc 146s, one 144, and two ballpoints. One of the 146s, one ballpoint and the 144 all broke in normal use. The resin plastic is indeed very fragile, and the design of the 144 (plastic section screwing up against a metal ring) guaranteed an eventual failure. All were repaired by Montblanc service. I have tons of vintage Parkers and Sheaffers, and have never had this problem with the fragility of the pen bodies. In my opinion, the Montblanc pens are fine status symbols, but I think you are paying more for prestige and the name than you are for quality. I still wish I had bought a 149 Diplomat before they became stratospheric in cost. Just my humble opinion. Great video, thanks for sharing! Help keep penmanship alive!
@茶茶-v5l
5 жыл бұрын
My take on expensive fountain pens of any brand is that there is no point in owning an expensive fountain pen if ones penmanship is terrible or you just need it for writing signature. It’s not that impressive seeing a nice pen with chicken scratch writing.
@someflipswhoguy
4 жыл бұрын
tbh ur not wrong
@glumfish6862
4 жыл бұрын
You buy a nice pen because a) you want to use a pen (for writing) b) because you like the way it writes, looks etc. Bad penmanship doesn’t affect either.
@crashlove768
6 жыл бұрын
the thing with mb is that they tend to leak and just pour ink everywhere when you're writing or just getting it out of your pocket and also dry out when you dont write with them daily, things that dont happen in way cheaper fountain pens, thats why i dont use them regularly anymore (146, 149)
@gentlemansgazette
6 жыл бұрын
+crashlove768 strange, mine write even if I do not use them for months. I use the MB ink though...
@roberthumphreys5594
5 жыл бұрын
Addendum: having one affodable, re-usable pen and going through just one two-ounce bottle of ink per year, it occurs to me that over time it has saved me some money as opposed to buying disposables.
@XxpoplocksxX
4 жыл бұрын
What do you think about Cross pen also Parker pen?
@theimperialmajesty688
6 жыл бұрын
Excuse me what paper does on use with fountain pens?
@gentlemansgazette
6 жыл бұрын
Regular printer paper works but you can also go with handmade cotton paper or anything in between. Only very few coated papers won't work.
@theimperialmajesty688
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your time.
@radualexandrumihai
6 жыл бұрын
Some of the best fountain pen friendly notebooks and notepads out there are Rhodia products. Even better than Rhodia is the Tomoe River (though I haven't tried it personally) and as a cheaper alternative you have the Lechtturm products. That's what I've learned researching the topic. Good luck !
@starksanchez3812
3 жыл бұрын
I was about to turn this video up to double speed but immediately realised that wouldn't be necessary haha. Thanks for the video.
@neilpiper9889
6 жыл бұрын
nah.Just get a Jinhao 159 and put a German Jowo or Bock 1.1 nib in it. £25. No one would know the difference. I buy Bock nibs from Beaufort inks here in Devon, UK. And you would have a pen to improve your handwriting and be a pleasure to use. IMO of course. Nice clear video. Thanks
@Srinivasan.Answers
2 жыл бұрын
I love your Presentation.
@UniversalExports
6 жыл бұрын
I don’t think they are. I have had to send 3 back for repair. I would never buy another.
@lovemastersocks4595
5 жыл бұрын
Treat it with respect
@govindanchandran5326
Жыл бұрын
I have 3 Montblanc Fountain pens, they write wonderfully. Great Purchase, 2 Thumbs Up.
@d.w.laverty9486
6 жыл бұрын
Where abouts did you get that notebook cover?
@gentlemansgazette
6 жыл бұрын
Fort Belvedere prototype ;)
@DrJRaven
4 жыл бұрын
I have all 3 plus a Nobless. The only problem is that the 149, and 146 are desk pens. You can’t put them in your suit pocket because they sweat into the cap and when you have use them you end up with ink all over your hands. They are absolutely beautiful to write with.
@Spaseebo
6 жыл бұрын
I've had five Meisterstücks... all leaked.
@someflipswhoguy
3 жыл бұрын
talk about quality writing instruments
@hardcoredoom5892
5 ай бұрын
I’ve owned mine for three years, use it everyday, have flown in airplanes with it, and it hasn’t leaked once.
@erinalvarez9687
Жыл бұрын
Thank for the information you provided. Will now have a better insight on which pen/s to purchase.
@Mr.Ciobanu
6 жыл бұрын
amazing video as always...please never stop
@paolovaccaneo9576
3 жыл бұрын
Nice video I'm also a fountain pens collector. Only a little note (not a criticism) the Mount Blanc as mountains is not only French but is also Italian because the border pass just on the top of the Mont Blanc (also called , obviously, Monte Bianco). Anyways among my tens of pens I have also two Montblanc Fountain pens,
@Makaveli1258
6 жыл бұрын
Great video and analysis! I am a fountain pen user, and I personally gravitate more towards Japanese fountain pens. I like the ensemble, but the 2"+ cuffs on the pant hem are a bit too wide for my taste.
@diarona45
3 жыл бұрын
I got a 1970s meisterstück 146 from my dead grandpa whos got it from the company he was working for. I love to write with it bc it reminds me of him and it encourages me to write on paper and not on my pc. This stuff is underrated these days
@fh.s.k.2847
5 жыл бұрын
I'll just get a Jinhao 159.
@JamesPawson
5 жыл бұрын
Yeah I just ordered one.
@JamesPawson
5 жыл бұрын
@@cosmicpowers1685 I like it so much I bought a second one-- great pen!
@fh.s.k.2847
5 жыл бұрын
@@cosmicpowers1685 nice decision.
@TheAmitkumar2010
5 жыл бұрын
Ifu hv good handwriting then even a platinum preppy will do the job
@paulherman5822
4 жыл бұрын
I have a 159, and it writes as well, if not better than some of the vintage fountain pens I had as a teenager (found 'em in a barn, and one even had a truly gold nib. My parents never would have sprung for any of those, even though in the 80s, fountain pens were kind of out of most people's favor.) I've done some calligraphy in the past, which led to me putting the old fountain pens to work. Sadly, they got lost while I was in college...
@greyareaRK1
6 жыл бұрын
The primary reason for a Montblanc is how recognisable it is, if that's important to you. There is a large schism between using and collecting pens, and I just don't see the value in the endless limited-edition pens. For many such pens the feed and nib are imported, and materials are commonplace. It feels like these companies want all of a pen's eventual *potential* value up front. I think you're right that vintage is the way to go. The nibs are superior, as is the use of materials. Fond of the SW pen, but it's real worth is under $200. Make sure to manually set your white balance, especially when shooting brilliant whites. Autobalance often sucks.
@rickschrager
6 жыл бұрын
Not worth it. Very few fountain pens are worth their price. My Meisterstuck experience was disappointing. The nib is nothing special to write with. The resin is not very strong (mine broke within a year). I have an inexpensive Waterman that has always been a joy to write with and has held up decades.
@michaelkeartland9683
6 жыл бұрын
you should have got a VINTAGE PARKER 51
@DGM-TW
3 жыл бұрын
For daily writing (taking notes at work) Would you recommend this model from Montblanc? PIX Blue Rollerball
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