Montblanc can get creative with their limited edition collections.
They’ve done historical figures, book characters, Zodiac signs, and such.
I think it would be fun to cover mythological figures and monsters.
What’s your take on potential future concepts?
Nearly all new Montefiore pens as shown.
Lot consists of 2 fountain pens with <F> nibs (as shown in the writing example per verification), and 8 rollerballs/ballpoints of a variety of styles. Fountain pens take universal ink cartridges and converters.
Rate it a condition [B] for some usage. Like I just put in the one ink cartridge on the one fountain pen to show line width/quality.
$48 shipped takes the whole lot.
Item is located in the Los Angeles area for local pickup. PayPal G&S per Forum rules. No returns; sold as is.
Trades? I'll take a TWSBI Eco for fun.
Considering buying one used, and the market prices both for about $7.5-8k.
Santos Large in stainless steel, or 18k gold Tank Americaine Large?
Part of me thinks the Santos is “an easy choice” for versatility and recognition, whereas the Americaine is bold yet understated for a gold watch.
I do have other dress and sport watches in my collection, but which Cartier would be the interesting choice to represent?
The Meisterstück 146 Le Grand piston fill fountain pen and the 147 cartridge fountain pen are similar in function, yet I wanted to disclose some of the subtle differences between the two models.
The 146 has been a staple for several decades starting in 1949. The 147 was introduced to the Montblanc catalog in the early 1990s.
This comparison will compare an early 1990s 146 with early plastic nib, and an early version of the 147 also with a first generation plastic nib.
Simply put, the 146 and 147 are considered "twin" pens due to their size, but there are notable differences beyond their ink reservoir.
At first glance, the 147 is notably longer than the 146 with the cap on. They really are close to their nomenclature: the 147 is 147mm in length, with the 146 actually a little closer to 145mm.
Uncapped, the pens are near identical. The body length and threads are the same. The 146 has an ink window on the barrel whereas the 147 has none. The piston end of the 146 is the same size as the 147; depending on the age, the 146 has either black plastic or brass threads. The 147 has brass threads that pull out completely to disengage the cartridge holder. It stores 2 Montblanc cartridges: one reserved for future use, with the attached cartridge pushed & set into place as you thread the end back onto the body.
The caps are different in length, with the 147 slightly longer than the 146. The finial and clip are near identical between the two, but the 147 cap length is a little longer. Capped, the centerbands are at the same distance to the body, with the 147 finial elongated further away.
The bi-color nibs are near identical from this time period of production. The feed are different; both are plastic but designed differently. In general, the 146 share the same feed as the 149, but the 147 is unique to the model.
The tips vary of course. On this comparison, the 146 has a broad/stub and the 147 has a medium.
The 147 surely is heavier due to its metal screw-in brass cartridge tray. The 146 is lighter with its piston mechanism.
Ink capacity for the 146 is about 1.4mL. A single Montblanc ink cartridge holds about 0.7mL, so 2 cartridges on the 147 will hold the same 1.4mL as the 146. Carrying extra ink, the 147 has the advantage: packing extra cartridges (and having multiple colors) is easier than travelling with a bottle (or bottles) of ink.
Currently, the price of the 146 Le Grand is $940. The 147 has been discontinued, at least in the US, with potential availability in other regional markets. Both can be found used for varying prices dependent on quality, box & papers, nib size, and age.
2 Kaweco Sport fountain pens: 2026 DIY Glow (in the Dark) Green with Medium Nib, and a classic Gloss Black with Fine Nib.
The DIY Glow comes with a modern-style chrome/steel clip, and the black comes with a classic/vintage-style gold plated clip.
The DIY Glow condition is [B] Excellent (less than a couple of weeks old), and the Black condition is [C] Fine.
Letting these go because I've realized that I'm not into compact pocket pens.
Accepts cartridges or short converter (not included).
$75 for both pens with clips. [PENDING]
Sold as a bundle; will not separate.
$7 for shipping CONUS.
Discounted pickup in the Los Angeles area.
Trades: willing to trade for a single pen with Medium nib or broader, including stub nibs. Would like a larger pen like a TWSBI Eco or Diamond, Penlux Grande, and such.
Lamy Al-Star Harry Potter:
(1) Slytherin green. Currently has 1.5 Stub nib, and I have extra nibs available (EF, Broad, LH). Comes with converter. Condition [B] Excellent. $55 RESERVED
(2) Gryffindor red. Currently has Broad nib, but I have other nibs as above. Comes with converter. Condition [D]: the original feed was damaged, but I still have it. So it has a substitute Fiery Red feed housing. The original housing will come with this. $45
I have the "collector box" for all of the 4 Harry Potter pens (with extra ink cartridges), but I no longer have the Hufflepuff nor Ravenclaw pens. If you buy both the Slytherin & Gryffindor, I'll send the big box, all the extra nibs, & ink cartridges with the sale.
Diplomat Viper:
(3) Green. Medium nib. Comes with converter and original box. Condition [B] Excellent. $80.
Shipping CONUS $5 if you accept pen only, $10 if it comes in the box. One single shipping price if you combine pens.
WTT / Trades : TWSBI Eco with Stub nibs, or juicy wet pens that can deal with sheening or shimmering inks. Prefer larger sized pens; nothing smaller than the size of the Lamy.
Item is located in the Los Angeles area for local pickup. PayPal G&S per forum rules. No returns; sold as is.
After obtaining the pen 3 months ago at the California Pen Show, I finally wanted to share some thoughts on the Sailor Sculpture "Yakoh" Night Light.
Sailor's dedicated webpage: product information & specs.
I found this pattern to be the most interesting of the three Sculpture designs. The "Yakoh" has a circular & striated pattern that expresses "the diffuse light and the glowing backlight on a night road." The "Yokaze" is wavy like wind blowing, and the "Yogazsumi" is quite matte & flat.
The ebonite has expressive texture that feels smooth and rough at the same time. It has a similar texture to smooth wood: it's quite natural and soft. It doesn't feel synthetic like a resin or celluloid pen.
Beyond the look and texture of the pen, the most prominent feature is its size. It's 165mm long capped, 148mm uncapped. The pen uncapped is as long as a capped Montblanc 149!
The capped Sculpture is somewhat top heavy at 41g, but a chunk of that weight is from the cap itself. The upcapped pen is quite light and balanced in hand. The cap is thick with a subtly designed metal band roll stop.
The pen isn't thick at all for a long pen; as seen in the photos. The grip section is quite slim, slimmer than the Esterbook Estie. The uniform body is slimmer than the thickest part of the tapered Leornardo MZG2.
The uncapped pen feels like most posted pens. It's long enough to rest on the web of your thumb without being intrusive. I admit, I have large hands (I wear XL men's gloves) with wrestler grip strength, so I do prefer larger pens such as the 149 or KOP. The Sailor Sculpture does not post, so it can't be comically long while writing.
The pen utilizes either cartridges or a Sailor converter, which were included in the package set. It also had a 20ml bottle of "Yakoh" black ink, which is a rebranded/relabeled Sailor Studio 023 ink. It's a dark ink with purple undertones when swatching.
I believe the Sculpture's 21k nib is the same as the Pro Gear (and some 1911L), not the KOP.
I chose a Broad nib, as a pen of this size required a dominant expressive footprint. It is smooth and wet, with gentle resistance on most papers. I am able to journal multiple pages without fatigue. However, because it is cartridge/converter, it does not have the ink capacity of a piston filler. Still, a typical Sailor cartridge holds a little more than 1mL of ink, which will write for approximately 15-25 pages, depending on your writing style.
One of the problems I had with this pen is finding a case that would fit it. Most pen cases are approximately 6 inches; my 3-pen cases can't close shut with the Sculpture. I found a zippered single pen case on Amazon that was 19.5cm long, and it fits the Yakoh perfectly with room for a couple of cartridges. Although I don't travel much with the Sculpture (the pen is my fancy workhorse at the office), I can use the case as needed during transport instead of just throwing the pen in a bag.
And finally, we're going to have to mention the price. Retail for this pen is $1,100, but can be found online for about $700-800 with U.S. retailers. Surely more expensive than similar gold-nibbed 1911L and Pro Gear models, and almost as much as the revered KOP. Yet we have to add significant value to the use of ebonite and its distinctive design. This is not a non-descript plastic pen; it surely has presence and craftsmanship. And I think that's the value proposition of having the Yakoh in the collection.
Pelikan M600 BB Double Broad 14C 14K Gold Nib
New old stock, Box and Papers as shown.
[A1] condition. Hard to find BB nib for broader strokes, or potential for custom nib grind.
Post 1997 (up to 2003) design style: M600 Blue Striated Post ’97: Crown Cap Top, Double Cap Bands, Double Trim Rings at the larger size Piston Knob. Pelikan switched from having two chicks in the logo on the cap finial to having only one chick from 2003 and beyond.
$388 SHIPPED CONUS
Item is located in the Los Angeles area for discounted local pickup.
More pictures and Facetime available upon request.
PayPal G&S per Forum Rules. No returns; sold as is.