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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[Bisquitlips]

Originally Posted by 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!

Very good on you Fozzy!


Thanks!

[Bisquitlips]

Originally Posted by 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.

Awesome! And my sincere compliments!

[Bisquitlips]

All,

For those concerned about their penmanship, one of the best features of YouTube is the extensive collection of penmanship videos. They are excellent.

[Bisquitlips]

Originally Posted by shaunylw

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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And when you're sitting in a meeting and uncapping a lovely fountain pen to take notes, it will turn heads and garner interest. It's evidence (to those that matter) of an innate quality that the vast majority don't care about or appreciate. Those who "get it" are typically the "high" ones. It has been known to open doors. At least for me.

[shaunylw]

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

And when you're sitting in a meeting and uncapping a lovely fountain pen to take notes, it will turn heads and garner interest. It's evidence (to those that matter) of an innate quality that the vast majority don't care about or appreciate. Those who "get it" are typically the "high" ones. It has been known to open doors. At least for me.

I am headed to New York next week for about 20 meetings . I’ll check it out. I have always liked the idea of nice pens. I tried writing on my iPad for notes, it was so bad even Apple intelligence couldn’t decipher my chicken scratch.


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[Bisquitlips]

Originally Posted by shaunylw

I am headed to New York next week for about 20 meetings . I’ll check it out. I have always liked the idea of nice pens. I tried writing on my iPad for notes, it was so bad even Apple intelligence couldn’t decipher my chicken scratch.


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Hehehehee! That made me LOL!