Originally Posted by milkpowder
Just emailed seller about this one: [url]
matt fury: Impressive collection there! I heard that vintage MBs are much better than current ones.
Thanks. Vintage MBs are definitely a totally different beast. The nibs actually have flex, and even the "precious resin" is made of a totally different material. Plus, the little things like engravings really make the pen look better IMO. Maybe its just in my head, but vintage MBs definitely feel more sturdy than most other vintage pens Ive used. Maybe its just because they usually have larger nibs, but I rarely feel like Im going to decimate a vintage MB by using it, unlike a lot of other older pens.
Congrats on snagging your 51, btw. Im sure youll love it.
Originally Posted by jjhatfield
Wow, you have a beautiful collection of vintage MBs. I know very little about vintage MBs, but I'm trying to learn. It was fun looking at your pictures!
If I had to venture a quick guess, I'd say that Pelikan is a 120 or 140.
Thanks too. I think MB history is pretty fascinating, but its not nearly as well documented (especially online) as, say, Parker"s.
Youre right, its either a 120 or a 140. Theres something wrong with the filler though, and I never got around to returning it to the seller for repair. Its a shame, as its got a nice flexy oblique nib iirc.