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Old 6 April 2016, 10:48 AM   #1
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Just bought my first Montblanc

I just bought my first Montblanc here in TRF from good o'l Jimbones43. It's a Platinum Meisterstuck Legrande Montblanc pen. It's magnificent. I do have a couple of questions since I'm new in the high-end pen world. One is can you use Lysol disinfectant wipes to disinfect and clean your Montblanc or will that ruin/affect the resin or casing? My other question is do you bring your pen with you everywhere? If so how do you carry it around because I don't carry around a bag and my pockets are usually filled (left side has my iphone and my right has my wallet and keys). I don't want to scratch my new pen or damage it so how do you guys go about transporting it around if you do carry it with you everywhere? My last question is when you bring it to work with you do you leave it at work and just lock it up in your drawer or do you take it home with you every night? I'm thinking about in the future just buying another Meisterstuck so I can have one at work always and one at home. Thanks guys!
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Old 6 April 2016, 10:51 AM   #2
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Old 6 April 2016, 11:56 AM   #3
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I bring my MB everywhere. During the work week it is in my briefcase or suit coat pocket. During the weekend it is clipped on the inside of my shirt. I never leave it anywhere- never know who will take a liking to it.

I don't use chemicals to clean it. Just wipe it off with a soft cloth and it'll be good to go.

As far as scratches, it's gonna scratch if you're using it. It gives it character so don't sweat it. Same like a watch.


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Old 6 April 2016, 12:21 PM   #4
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I bring my MB everywhere. During the work week it is in my briefcase or suit coat pocket. During the weekend it is clipped on the inside of my shirt. I never leave it anywhere- never know who will take a liking to it.

I don't use chemicals to clean it. Just wipe it off with a soft cloth and it'll be good to go.

As far as scratches, it's gonna scratch if you're using it. It gives it character so don't sweat it. Same like a watch.


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Thank you for the reply!! I'm curious to know though which Montblanc is the most durable? Is the meisterstuck pretty durable?
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Old 6 April 2016, 11:58 AM   #5
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I keep at least one on me all day and sometimes two. I carry all my ballpoint and rollerball pens in my pocket with my pocket knife, keys, and money clip or if I happen to have a shirt pocket, in it. Fountain pens I carry in a single leather pen case that best matches my shoes, belt, and watch band. When I wear suits ( a few times a month) I keep my pens in my right inside coat pocket. They are pens, ment to be used and carried, once the new wears off you will understand better, but like your watches, you buy good pens to be able to use and last, not baby and look at.
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Old 6 April 2016, 12:27 PM   #6
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I keep at least one on me all day and sometimes two. I carry all my ballpoint and rollerball pens in my pocket with my pocket knife, keys, and money clip or if I happen to have a shirt pocket, in it. Fountain pens I carry in a single leather pen case that best matches my shoes, belt, and watch band. When I wear suits ( a few times a month) I keep my pens in my right inside coat pocket. They are pens, ment to be used and carried, once the new wears off you will understand better, but like your watches, you buy good pens to be able to use and last, not baby and look at.

Fair enough, I was just worried that carrying my montblanc in my pocket along with my keys would cause it to scratch easily and make it look bad. See idk if montblanc or pens in general look good with character on them as watches tend to do. Is the pen I bought pretty resilient to scratches? Or is there another montblanc that is better ballpoint pen?
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Old 26 June 2016, 02:51 PM   #7
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I keep at least one on me all day and sometimes two. I carry all my ballpoint and rollerball pens in my pocket with my pocket knife, keys, and money clip or if I happen to have a shirt pocket, in it. Fountain pens I carry in a single leather pen case that best matches my shoes, belt, and watch band. When I wear suits ( a few times a month) I keep my pens in my right inside coat pocket. They are pens, ment to be used and carried, once the new wears off you will understand better, but like your watches, you buy good pens to be able to use and last, not baby and look at.
Where did you get the large pen case from? Or brand/model? Thank you!
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Old 27 June 2016, 01:25 AM   #8
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Where did you get the large pen case from? Or brand/model? Thank you!
It can be found on the following link. It is a franklin christoph. Offered in a few colors. I really like mine and am about to get another as I have 8 or nine good pens that don't fit and just sit in a tray on my dresser.

www.franklin-christoph.com/covered-pen-tray.html
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Old 27 June 2016, 04:23 AM   #9
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It can be found on the following link. It is a franklin christoph. Offered in a few colors. I really like mine and am about to get another as I have 8 or nine good pens that don't fit and just sit in a tray on my dresser.

www.franklin-christoph.com/covered-pen-tray.html
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Old 6 April 2016, 12:21 PM   #10
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My 149 stays at home. My work environment is NOT conducive to using a nice pen. For work I carry a Pilot Vanishing Point.
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Old 7 April 2016, 11:17 AM   #11
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My 149 stays at home. My work environment is NOT conducive to using a nice pen. For work I carry a Pilot Vanishing Point.
LOL! Love the "Pilot Vanishing Point" !
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LOL! Love the "Pilot Vanishing Point" !
I do too! I shouldn't have indicated it's not a "nice" pen because it's great. I have a 1.0 stub in mine and I get a lot of compliments on my charting. I'd love to be able to use a traditional fountain pen at work but all the cap-on/cap-off doesn't make it very practical. The VP fills the void until I get home and then I start using my Montblanc!
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Old 6 April 2016, 08:09 PM   #13
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They are tough and don't show scratches too easily unless you find a way to put a deep gash in one and I haven't yet. I don't work in the nicest environment either. I manage a pawn shop and am also a gunsmith. My stuff takes a beating, that's why I like to buy decent quality stuff. Enjoy your pen and I think you will find that it will hold up well.
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Old 6 April 2016, 10:35 PM   #14
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Such a classy pen!
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Old 6 April 2016, 11:05 PM   #15
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Lovely pen. My MBs usually stay at home. I have a Lamy Safari fountain pen for work so I'm not too upset if it's used by someone else/damage/lifted (intentionally or otherwise). If a MB is coming with me for any reason, it will either be carried in a briefcase or stored upright, clipped into the inside pocket of a blazer/suit jacket.

Scratches are inevitable and give character but the Meisterstuk is pretty hardy (current record is dropping the ballpen down two stories worth of stairs and landing on tiles with only minor scratching) but my main worry is losing it.
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Old 7 April 2016, 03:54 AM   #16
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cpark, glad to see you took the plunge and bought yourself a nice MontBlanc pen. As for durable…..everyones' concept is different…….

The Meisterstuck line of pens along with the Starwalker line I believe can stand up to the day to day usage. But remember if you decide to get yourself a fountain pen…do not let others use your pen unless they are experienced with fountain pens. The reason being it's very easy for someone not used to using a 'Nib' to possibly damage it by pressing too hard or dropping them……..

Also remember a pen that has a resin barrel such as the Meisterstucks can crack when dropped onto a floor or concrete surface. They can be fixed by replacing the damaged piece(s) so be careful. Also understand that with fountain pens the ink will flow nicely without applying pressure to the nib(using a nib feels like the ink flows by gliding across the paper). But also realize a fountain pen should not be used when signing documents where there are copies involved!!!

Take care…..Leo
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cpark, glad to see you took the plunge and bought yourself a nice MontBlanc pen. As for durable…..everyones' concept is different…….

The Meisterstuck line of pens along with the Starwalker line I believe can stand up to the day to day usage. But remember if you decide to get yourself a fountain pen…do not let others use your pen unless they are experienced with fountain pens. The reason being it's very easy for someone not used to using a 'Nib' to possibly damage it by pressing too hard or dropping them……..

Also remember a pen that has a resin barrel such as the Meisterstucks can crack when dropped onto a floor or concrete surface. They can be fixed by replacing the damaged piece(s) so be careful. Also understand that with fountain pens the ink will flow nicely without applying pressure to the nib(using a nib feels like the ink flows by gliding across the paper). But also realize a fountain pen should not be used when signing documents where there are copies involved!!!

Take care…..Leo
Leo is correct on the resin frailty.

I once dropped my MB BP on a concrete floor at work and it shattered into about 8 pieces.

Just a heads up.

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Old 7 April 2016, 04:22 AM   #18
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MB make great pens but they are not robust. I have a starwalker which I really like but the black plastic has cracked twice on the cap , so it's been back twice to MB once under warranty and once with me paying.

It has only been used in my office, and I think it cracked when tightening the lid.

So congratulations but just be careful with it!
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Old 7 April 2016, 10:56 AM   #19
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Great, thank you all for your responses! I really appreciate it!
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Old 10 April 2016, 05:28 PM   #20
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I have mine wedged inside a flimsy leather diary secured by an elasticated strap... Both go everywhere.

The pen is protected - and I never got into the iPhone. Electronic week planners so I enjoy a nice change in diary once a year
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I look at my fountain pens as being writing instruments to be used on a daily basis. Will they show the effects of carrying and using, yes. For instance, after 5 years, the plating on the cap of my MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum has been showing pitting and wear from being carried in shirt pockets in Winter. And in the Summertime I just clip it to the inside of the T-shirt I'm wearing so it does see usage(and to some they might feel I'm abusing an expensive FP)…..

But I bought my FP's to be used and not babied to some degree but I also do not loan out my fountain pens to anyone. As for the cap to this pen when I'm ready I can send it back to MontBlanc to have it re-plated or replaced…however they choose to repair it…..
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I have a MB and i keep it at home next to my check book. Personally i work at an open desk type of office but if i had a closed door office i would probably leave it at work.
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I have a Meisturstuck Le Grand Platinum RB.

I tried using it in work but was just to worried about it in such a busy environment so I bought a Mont Blanc Cruise Collection. It's (relatively) cheap and perfect for work.

Take a look. Still has the presence of your other pen but at half the price. £150.

My Meisturstuck now stays in my study at home but still gets regular use.
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I have a Burgundy and a Black Meisterstuck Classic Ballpoint and Pencil set I trade off every couple of weeks. I have worn them in my shirt pocket in the office for years without any problems.

Every once in a while I will spiff them up a bit with a small dab of Semi-chrome and a microfiber towel.

I have three rules at work:

1. Never, ever let anyone else use it. If you do, some one will toss it on your desk as if it were a Bic.
2. When you are done writing, it always goes back in your pocket where it belongs.
3. If you use a fountain pen, keep the cap in your support hand and the pen in your writing hand. When done, put them together, and place the FP in its home.
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