[mrarroyo]

If you want to try a less expensive fountain pen that acutally writes very nicely, give the Levenger True Writer a chance.

 

[milkpowder]

Beautiful pen for 56 bucks! Looks a bit like those Conway Stewarts

 

[guitarman19853]

I love Noodler's Red-Black as well.

If you want to try out an ink without committing to a bottle, you can get 4 sample colors in small bottles for under $3 shipped from Pear Tree Pens
http://www.peartreepens.com/

 

[vibin247]

*NEW UPDATE*

After going to the Mont Blanc boutique at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, CA, I was relieved, and excited that the pen is indeed genuine. The sales associate pointed out the "Pix" trademark, which was branded under the clip as the indicator of authenticity. He explained that there are very good fakes, even with the serial number and Germany stamp on the clip ring, but the impostors never have the trademark. Unfortunately, I couldn't get the nib exchange without paying $250, because I thought the Medium nib was too thick. However, after showing me how to fill it, I did some sample writing with it, and it wasn't too thick. I also visited the art store that I usually went to when I was working on my undergraduate degree, and discovered they had a nice collection of fine pens, including Mont Blanc, Waterman, Conway Stewart, Pilot/Namiki, and others. I walked out with a bottle of Aurora Black. The Aurora Blue looked really nice as well. So now I'm home, writing away and enjoying the smooth play of the nib on my legal pads and Moleskines. In the future, I'm hoping to try out some of the cotton paper by Crane and G. Lalo, and possibly try one of Miquelrius' notebooks.

 

[ChickenGod]

Hehe, I'm still trying to find a good Parker "51" as a starting Fountain Pen for me on eBay.

 

[matt fury]

Quote:

Originally Posted by vibin247 /img/forum/go_quote.gif New update... So I received my Mont Blanc in the mail today, though before I saw the pen, the packing was suspiciously dubious. The box was made from a cardboard beer packaging (because "Corona Extra" was readable on it), and the stuffing was some sunday mailers from a supermarkets. But lo and behold, there it was, the Mont Blanc outer box, and in it, the promised items from the auction were inside. I thought the Meisterstuck 146 was smaller than I imagined, which is good since I didn't want something too big to carry around in my shirt pocket (though I will be as careful if I do). Because I'm waiting for the Noodler's Black to come in the mail, I probably won't put ink in it, unless I find a place that sells ink by the bottle. I will however, take it to the closest Mont Blanc boutique to have it inspected and hopefully, validate it's authenticity. Maybe they'll let me exchange it for a different nib if I want (though it's probably going to be a problem since the warranty card isn't stamped), which would be nice, but not necessary. Plus, I've never been in a Mont Blanc boutique, so it is double excitement for me (especially if I'll admit to them how much I actually spent on it). I'll post pictures once I get it filled with ink...

Just because it didn't come packaged in discareded Rolex boxes doesn't mean anything.

 

[milkpowder]

The pens just keep on coming

My newest acquisition

Date of manufacture: 1948 Q4
Model: Parker "51" Demi
Filling System: Aerometric
Nib: 14k Gold, iridium tip, fine
Cap: 1st Inscription- PARKER, 2nd Inscription- MADE IN U.S.A. [next line] 1/10 12K GOLD FILLED, pearlescent cap jewel, 5-line converging pattern
Barrel: Inscription- MADE IN U.S.A. 8 [no dot(s)], Navy Grey
Length: 12.9cm (capped), 11.9cm (uncapped), 14.2cm (posted)

[size=xx-small]Note: Pictures have a slight blueish/greyish hue to them, maybe due to the fluorescent light I'm using. As a result, colour of the pen looks more teal blue than navy grey. The colour of the pen in real life is predominantly grey with a very subtle blue tone to it. Red/orangeish streaks may be seen in some of the pictures because I used a halogen lamp as supplement light for some of the pictures. Someone please tell me how I can take good pictures!!! I think my last batch of pictures on page 12 came out much nicer because I used a halogen lamp instead of a fluorescent.[/size]

 

[mrarroyo]

Another beautiful Parker 51 you have there. Enjoy it.

 

[stevesurf]

Quote:

Originally Posted by milkpowder /img/forum/go_quote.gif The pens just keep on coming My newest acquisition

Yes, very nice; amazing for almost 30 years old!
FYI, I tried both Visconti Blue and Turquoise in my MB and like them both

 

[jbloudg20]

Ok time to spill the beans:

Waterman Blue/Black
Private Reserve Sonic Blue
A Parker 21 that I am restoring
Conway Stewart Case with ?? inside...

Peeking Out:

Tops off:

21 on top,
51 on bottom

Nibs

Better, closer pics soon. I also have two more 21's coming in that I'm probably going to restore, then resell. Who knows?

 

[jbloudg20]

I don't have my macro lens... so this will have to do

The Fully restored Parker 21. A fantastic writer!

And two more of my Black 1945 Q1 Parker 51:

 

[mrarroyo]

Gorgeous just gorgeous!

 

[milkpowder]

Nice Parkers jbloudg20! I have never used a 21... what is the difference between a 51 and a 21 apart from size? Your P51 is vacumatic right? How is the bladder?

Have you had to replace it yet?

 

[matt fury]

I hear that the Super 21s are supposed to be pretty super.

 

[mrdelayer]

Because I'm too lazy to look through 15 pages of a thread, I thought I'd post this. (Feel free to yell at me if it's a repost.)

With a little work (i.e., shaving off the end), the Mont Blanc rollerball refills fit into the G2 pens. Costs about $18 for two pens (plus two normal G2s, too) and writes beautifully. I can't say that I'd spend $200 on a pen, but then again, if I'm willing to spend that on headphones...