Originally Posted by Anarchy965
I've been tempted to buy myself a nice mont blanc fountain pen like the W.A. Mozart several times over the past year, but I can't find a good place to buy them. Can someone recommend a good place to by them online?
Yet another reason some FP fans are prone to disliking Montblanc: technically MB does not allow authorized retailers to sell MBs on the internet. Don't get me wrong, they do, but they make you jump through a couple of hoops to get a price quote (usually just giving them your email address so they can mail it to you or call them). Having said that you could give
www.worldlux.com a shot. Best bet might be going into a b&m mb boutique though, if there is one in your area.
I don't want anyone to think I do not like Montblanc pens, because I really do. I think their LEs are, frankly, some of the most beautiful things I have ever seen in my entire life.
I don't really have the cash to go around buying MB LEs, but I did buy a small book/catalog for $20 on eBay that has pictures and production numbers of all their LEs since 1994.
It'll have to do for now.
As to the what ink to use in 51 vac questions, its a point of debate over at FPN. Almost everyone agrees that Waterman Florida Blue and Waterman Blue-Black are great inks, safe for any pen, and IMO they are beautiful as well. Some folks say, however, that Waterman inks begin to fade or lose their color after just several years on paper, which is disheartening. So I just use Waterman for everyday note taking and work purposes. My favorite permanent ink is still good old Noodlers Black, though I also love Noodlers Legal Lapis. But I also love the rich, super saturation of PR blues. Mmmmm...
Collecting inks is as bad as collecting pens!!
