Grail hunt this last winter.

[Bisquitlips]

Ah, yes well..., I have been mostly grail hunting this winter and had some success!

I have wanted a Montblanc 139 for decades, but I either couldn't find a near-mint example or didn't want to shell out the $4000.00 plus to acquire one.

In February I made the acquaintance of a kind attorney that has been collecting writing instruments for the last 2 decades and has a lovely collection. I was able to pick up not only a 139, but also a 138 both in exquisite condition!

Enjoy the pics.


Montblanc 139










Montblanc 138

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[Bazil]

Sadly we write less and less with modern technology the way it has evolved our lives, I can’t honestly remember the last letter I wrote or sent … 10 emails so far today though .. lovely pictures ..

[1William]

Very nice. I enjoy pens and Mont Blanc is the leading brand for me.

[ZOOK]

Wonderful find.

[Bisquitlips]

Originally Posted by Bazil

Sadly we write less and less with modern technology the way it has evolved our lives, I can’t honestly remember the last letter I wrote or sent … 10 emails so far today though .. lovely pictures ..

So true! But I have found that when I take time to handwrite a note or letter, it is much more valued far above any email.

My mother has been in heaven for 13 years and I can't tell you what her letters mean. Treasured puts it mildly!

[Formulansx]

I’m digging it Richard! Good find! Cheers.

[mongrelnomoad]

Amazing! Enjoy them in good health!

[In-N-Out]

beautiful. congrats and enjoy!

[fozzyf18]

Beautiful pen Richard. I refuse to let the written word die, I am a dinosaur and engage with written correspondence whenever the opportunity presents itself. She is a beaut- enjoy!

[Bisquitlips]

Thanks all!

[Newguyontheblock]

Beautiful! Had no idea people still collect pens.

[Bisquitlips]

Originally Posted by Newguyontheblock

Beautiful! Had no idea people still collect pens.

Some of us are addicted. But, not me!

[shaunylw]

Every time i see these threads i get jealous. My handwriting is so atrocious i couldn’t use one.


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[Bisquitlips]

Originally Posted by shaunylw

Every time i see these threads i get jealous. My handwriting is so atrocious i couldn’t use one.


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You would be surprised, methinks.

Purchase a new medium-cost fountain pen with a stub or italic nib, say $200-$300. A bottle of lovely ink. About $20. And a nice journal like a LEUCHTTURM1917. About $30.

And now practice. The web has many sites that offer handwriting improvement help.

In just a couple of weeks, I think you will see a huge improvement to you handwriting and the enrichment that writing Instruments and penmanship will add to your life.

[Al1969]

Awesome addition Richard.

[Latrodectus]

You are lucky! Congratulations on both MB’s. Those are getting harder to find! Very cool pictures.

[fozzyf18]

Beautiful acquisitions. And I agree that a handwritten note means a lot. At least to those that know. My cursive never sucked, but when I heard 20 years ago that grade schools were ceasing to teach handwriting/cursive, I made it a point to get better at it. I have met a few people whose writing could have penned the Declaration of Independence (appropriate for this day). And a nice pen and paper turn a note into something that I enjoy creating, and most recipients do as well.

[shaunylw]

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

You would be surprised, methinks.

Purchase a new medium-cost fountain pen with a stub or italic nib, say $200-$300. A bottle of lovely ink. About $20. And a nice journal like a LEUCHTTURM1917. About $30.

And now practice. The web has many sites that offer handwriting improvement help.

In just a couple of weeks, I think you will see a huge improvement to you handwriting and the enrichment that writing Instruments and penmanship will add to your life.

I may honestly give this a go. The only time i take hand written notes is in customer meetings when i don’t like to have a laptop in front of me. But it’s brutal when you can barely read your own writing


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