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Juantxo · 25 November 2016, 01:54 AM

I'd been looking for a beater pen to carry in my pocket when out running errands or what have you. I thought about the Montblanc M but after finding out about its drawbacks I settled for this new so-called PIX, roller-ball. After all, I have a bagful of refills for that pen: roller-balls as well as felt-tips.

Previously my "beater" pens have been a Caran with Parker gel refill, a Cross roller-ball with my daughter's college logo, or a Pelikan with Parker gel refill. I'll be using the PIX for awhile until I get tired of having to pull the cap off, I guess.

The pen is light, ever slightly long, and the cap fits the barrel rather flimsily. It looks OK, nothing spectacular, and it feels like good old plastic. I must confess right here that I'm not a big fan of Montblanc. They have a place in pen history but that's about it. I guess an advantage is that you can get them new for about half of the suggested retail price.

Bisquitlips · 26 November 2016, 08:18 AM

That is an awfully nice "beater"!

My compliments!

Formulansx · 26 November 2016, 06:04 PM

I have bad visions of "beaters" in general. I prefer "daily drivers". A nice pen well cared for but also well used.

1William · 26 November 2016, 10:30 PM

Nice pen.

jar · 26 November 2016, 11:05 PM

The "Pix" is the most recent iteration of the design Montblanc introduced back in 1959 IIRC as the replacement for all the cigar shaped pens when all but the 149 were discontinued.

Juantxo · 27 November 2016, 12:52 AM

Daily driver it is. Thank you, guys.

25 November 2016, 01:54 AM	#1
Juantxo Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: Utopia Posts: 2,101	New beater... I'd been looking for a beater pen to carry in my pocket when out running errands or what have you. I thought about the Montblanc M but after finding out about its drawbacks I settled for this new so-called PIX, roller-ball. After all, I have a bagful of refills for that pen: roller-balls as well as felt-tips. Previously my "beater" pens have been a Caran with Parker gel refill, a Cross roller-ball with my daughter's college logo, or a Pelikan with Parker gel refill. I'll be using the PIX for awhile until I get tired of having to pull the cap off, I guess. The pen is light, ever slightly long, and the cap fits the barrel rather flimsily. It looks OK, nothing spectacular, and it feels like good old plastic. I must confess right here that I'm not a big fan of Montblanc. They have a place in pen history but that's about it. I guess an advantage is that you can get them new for about half of the suggested retail price. Attached Images

26 November 2016, 08:18 AM	#2
Bisquitlips 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,527	That is an awfully nice "beater"! My compliments! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

26 November 2016, 06:04 PM	#3
Formulansx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Guy Gadbois Location: Norcal Watch: Rolex,Omega,Seiko Posts: 1,759	I have bad visions of "beaters" in general. I prefer "daily drivers". A nice pen well cared for but also well used. __________________ Day-Date President, Datejust (flipped), Bluesy 16613, Omega 14kt Seamaster, Seiko Cocktail Time, Seiko Alpinist, REC 901-2 (Porsche 911), REC TTT Escape (Steve McQueen Triumph). A few Bulovas, cars, and fountain pens

26 November 2016, 10:30 PM	#4
1William 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 48,602	Nice pen.

26 November 2016, 11:05 PM	#5
jar "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: jim Location: Deep South Texas Watch: Samsung Gear S3 Posts: 757	The "Pix" is the most recent iteration of the design Montblanc introduced back in 1959 IIRC as the replacement for all the cigar shaped pens when all but the 149 were discontinued.

27 November 2016, 12:52 AM	#6
Juantxo Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: Utopia Posts: 2,101	Daily driver it is. Thank you, guys.

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