[kb1gra]

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Originally Posted by jfindon /img/forum/go_quote.gif How about the Pelikan M150? Which fountain pen has the thinnest grip for writing? I don't like "fat" pens for writing, I tend to write best when the gripping portion is around the size of a normal Bic pen. I know no fountain pens will likely be this thin, but I'd like to try to get the thinnest possible.

Lamy Logo, Sailor Recruit, Ohto F.I.N.E, and in the pricier sector, Scheaffer Targa.

I also am writing with Platinum Preppys, converted to eyedroppers. Mostly Diamine inks, to address the person above.

Another good, cheap fountain pen (besides the affordable three mentioned above) are the Pilot Preras.

Personally, I'm admiring the Sailor Sapporos and trying to find a way to justify a $160 pen I will write with once a week.

 

[bcpk]

Hmm, let me see... I have a Mont Blanc Meisterstück. Is this good y/n.

 

[Zodduska]

Fountain pen? 146, 149?

I have the 146 and like it quite a bit, I'd say it's good y.

 

[bcpk]

It is a fountain pen, but it doesn't say either 146 or 149 on it as far as I can see...

 

[peli_kan]

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Originally Posted by kb1gra /img/forum/go_quote.gif Lamy Logo, Sailor Recruit, Ohto F.I.N.E, and in the pricier sector, Scheaffer Targa. I also am writing with Platinum Preppys, converted to eyedroppers. Mostly Diamine inks, to address the person above. Another good, cheap fountain pen (besides the affordable three mentioned above) are the Pilot Preras. Personally, I'm admiring the Sailor Sapporos and trying to find a way to justify a $160 pen I will write with once a week.

Mmm, I used to convert Pelikanos into eyedroppers and give them away to classmates. You have to make sure you seal two breather holes in the butt of the barrel though. I find that they write better than any other sub $30 new pen, the Lamy Safari included, Japanese pens excluded.

I miss the Pelikan GO! . It was my first fountain pen, but their scarcity has driven up the price.

 

[bcpk]

Upon consulting this guide : eBay Guides - 10 Steps to Authenticating Your Montblanc Meisterstuck

I seem to have a 144. The only test it doesn't pass is number 1 - when I hold it to the light it's just black.

 

[peli_kan]

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Originally Posted by bcpk /img/forum/go_quote.gif Upon consulting this guide : eBay Guides - 10 Steps to Authenticating Your Montblanc Meisterstuck I seem to have a 144. The only test it doesn't pass is number 1 - when I hold it to the light it's just black.

If you post a photo of the nib, I can properly ID it for you.

 

[leftnose]

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Originally Posted by kb1gra /img/forum/go_quote.gif Personally, I'm admiring the Sailor Sapporos and trying to find a way to justify a $160 pen I will write with once a week.

Ahhh...be careful! The slippery slope of pen collecting is very much like head-fi. As soon as you spend $X, that amount is very easy to spend again and you'll soon be thinking of spending even more! I've so far capped my pen budget at $350 but a certain limited edition Pelikan is calling my name!

 

[jfindon]

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Originally Posted by kb1gra /img/forum/go_quote.gif Lamy Logo, Sailor Recruit, Ohto F.I.N.E, and in the pricier sector, Scheaffer Targa. I also am writing with Platinum Preppys, converted to eyedroppers. Mostly Diamine inks, to address the person above. Another good, cheap fountain pen (besides the affordable three mentioned above) are the Pilot Preras. Personally, I'm admiring the Sailor Sapporos and trying to find a way to justify a $160 pen I will write with once a week.

Thanks, I like the way the Lamy Logo looks as well.

I'm only going on looks here because I never used one before, so I don't know what to look for in that regard or which one would write better. Logo, Al -Star, and M150. The Sailor Recruit looks decent too.

 

[bcpk]

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Originally Posted by peli_kan /img/forum/go_quote.gif If you post a photo of the nib, I can properly ID it for you.

If I remember, I will do it tomorrow. Have no camera right now. Thanks

 

[jfindon]

Just saw the Cross Century II, any thoughts on that one? Looks pretty decent.

 

[bcpk]

My Mont Blanc -

 

[Zodduska]

Looks like it could be MEISTERSTÜCK HOMMAGE À FRÉDÉRIC CHOPIN No145
MONTBLANC - Writing Instruments - Meisterstück - Hommage Ã* Frédéric Chopin

nice pen

 

[bcpk]

Hmm. It doesn't have the commemorative box like in the first post of this thread though, just what I presume is a standard MB box.

 

[kb1gra]

Well, my resistance failed and I ordered a pink sailor sapporo demonstrator.

Now I'm coveting an Aurora Optima demonstrator. screw. I cannot spend $600 on a pen but the chrome/red is so COOL looking.