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GerardoG · 11 February 2012, 01:45 AM

Well, time to ask for advice from the forum. First, the background: I have a couple of nice pens, one of which sits at home (Montblanc Proust LE fountain) and another that has been my daily beater for over 14 years (Montblanc Doue Sterling Silver, Rollerball).

My daughter brought to my attention that my pen -even as it looks pretty good- has been with me for 'ages'; and asked me about switching. Here comes the questions part....

I do travel a LOT, so rollerball (somehow I do not like the feel of a ball point) is a very comfortable option; also, having a MB makes finding refills easier than with other brands.

I like the looks of the Boheme Doue (black w gold cap), but I have mixed feelings about the size; any comments?

Also, if I change pens, what should I do with my current Doue? I would hate to leave it 'in the drawer'....

...or should I stick to my current?

As always, thank you for your comments!

masterserg · 11 February 2012, 01:49 AM

I am really liking the Mont Blanc Tribute to the MB line ... Beautiful finishing, nice weight to it ...

Lion · 11 February 2012, 02:06 AM

Since you travel and if by plane it's best not to travel with a fountain pen as they can leak unless you keep it empty for plane travel and carry some ink separate. Also I do not like using cartridges so my fountain pens use converters or are lever action and fill a reservoir. As for what to do with your current pen...why not carry and use two then it won't sit in a drawer. As for what to buy it comes down to personal choice as there are many great pens out there from many different manufacturers. Go to a pen store and check out some of the different brands. The MB Boheme Doue is a very nice pen and would be a good choice. Also check out companies such as Faber-Castell, Namiki-Pilot, Parker, Pelikan, Sailor, Sheaffer and Waterman. And there are many more companies out there so take your time and have fun "test driving".....good luck and happy hunting!!!

Lion · 11 February 2012, 02:20 AM

Oh...I almost forgot the MontBlanc limited edition pens are absolutely beautiful so check them all out as well!!!

Bisquitlips · 11 February 2012, 09:50 AM

I have the Boheme Doue and they are lovely!

Love the gold and ruby!

2careless · 12 February 2012, 03:05 AM

I was about to suggest the Masters for Meisterstuck rollerball, in white Meissen porcelain, until I saw that you travel a lot, well this pen is for pampering...
Have a look at the new MB Hitchcock pen. I quite like the size as well as the spiralling barrel pen. I just don't like a knife clip... may be you like it.

R S · 13 February 2012, 01:38 AM

Meissen.....

Lion · 13 February 2012, 07:03 AM

Robert, that's a cool pen!!!

R S · 13 February 2012, 07:39 AM

Found that pic online somewhere, and yes it does make me drool. They make it in black also.

saber6 · 13 February 2012, 03:19 PM

motegrappa

Lion · 14 February 2012, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saber6

motegrappa

Pardon me for the correction.....Montegrappa

GerardoG · 14 February 2012, 06:23 AM

Thank you all for your comments and ideas; I have visited a couple of pen stores and will stop by MB shortly

2careless · 14 February 2012, 06:56 AM

About the Meissen pen. Apparently Meissen has difficulty making the barrel/cap in sufficient numbers that MB cannot continue to make the pen. Hence it's getting more like limited edition. Also, the black meissen outsells the white one many times and they have sold out the black ones for the past 6 months in Germany.

For me, it's either the Nikon D800 or the Meissen... which one?...

TattooedGQ · 14 February 2012, 08:10 AM

I just picked up a MB Starwalker Midnight for travel...since it's cartridge fill only i can just ditch it when I get on the plane.

Lion · 14 February 2012, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2careless

About the Meissen pen. Apparently Meissen has difficulty making the barrel/cap in sufficient numbers that MB cannot continue to make the pen. Hence it's getting more like limited edition. Also, the black meissen outsells the white one many times and they have sold out the black ones for the past 6 months in Germany.

For me, it's either the Nikon D800 or the Meissen... which one?...

Wow...tough choice indeed!!!

11 February 2012, 01:45 AM	#1
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Time for a new pen? Advice? Comments? Well, time to ask for advice from the forum. First, the background: I have a couple of nice pens, one of which sits at home (Montblanc Proust LE fountain) and another that has been my daily beater for over 14 years (Montblanc Doue Sterling Silver, Rollerball). My daughter brought to my attention that my pen -even as it looks pretty good- has been with me for 'ages'; and asked me about switching. Here comes the questions part.... I do travel a LOT, so rollerball (somehow I do not like the feel of a ball point) is a very comfortable option; also, having a MB makes finding refills easier than with other brands. I like the looks of the Boheme Doue (black w gold cap), but I have mixed feelings about the size; any comments? Also, if I change pens, what should I do with my current Doue? I would hate to leave it 'in the drawer'.... ...or should I stick to my current? As always, thank you for your comments!

11 February 2012, 01:49 AM	#2
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	I am really liking the Mont Blanc Tribute to the MB line ... Beautiful finishing, nice weight to it ... __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

11 February 2012, 02:06 AM	#3
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Since you travel and if by plane it's best not to travel with a fountain pen as they can leak unless you keep it empty for plane travel and carry some ink separate. Also I do not like using cartridges so my fountain pens use converters or are lever action and fill a reservoir. As for what to do with your current pen...why not carry and use two then it won't sit in a drawer. As for what to buy it comes down to personal choice as there are many great pens out there from many different manufacturers. Go to a pen store and check out some of the different brands. The MB Boheme Doue is a very nice pen and would be a good choice. Also check out companies such as Faber-Castell, Namiki-Pilot, Parker, Pelikan, Sailor, Sheaffer and Waterman. And there are many more companies out there so take your time and have fun "test driving".....good luck and happy hunting!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

11 February 2012, 02:20 AM	#4
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Oh...I almost forgot the MontBlanc limited edition pens are absolutely beautiful so check them all out as well!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

11 February 2012, 09:50 AM	#5
Bisquitlips 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,527	I have the Boheme Doue and they are lovely! Love the gold and ruby! __________________ 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

12 February 2012, 03:05 AM	#6
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	I was about to suggest the Masters for Meisterstuck rollerball, in white Meissen porcelain, until I saw that you travel a lot, well this pen is for pampering... Have a look at the new MB Hitchcock pen. I quite like the size as well as the spiralling barrel pen. I just don't like a knife clip... may be you like it.

13 February 2012, 01:38 AM	#7
R S "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Robert Location: N.O.LA. Posts: 475	Meissen..... Attached Images __________________

13 February 2012, 07:03 AM	#8
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Robert, that's a cool pen!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

13 February 2012, 07:39 AM	#9
R S "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Robert Location: N.O.LA. Posts: 475	Found that pic online somewhere, and yes it does make me drool. They make it in black also. __________________

13 February 2012, 03:19 PM	#10
saber6 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 25	motegrappa

14 February 2012, 06:23 AM	#12
GerardoG Banned Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Gerardo Location: Here Watch: ALL of them Posts: 32,098	Thank you all for your comments and ideas; I have visited a couple of pen stores and will stop by MB shortly

14 February 2012, 06:56 AM	#13
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	About the Meissen pen. Apparently Meissen has difficulty making the barrel/cap in sufficient numbers that MB cannot continue to make the pen. Hence it's getting more like limited edition. Also, the black meissen outsells the white one many times and they have sold out the black ones for the past 6 months in Germany. For me, it's either the Nikon D800 or the Meissen... which one?...

14 February 2012, 08:10 AM	#14
TattooedGQ "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Justin Location: NY, USA Watch: yo self! Posts: 2,686	I just picked up a MB Starwalker Midnight for travel...since it's cartridge fill only i can just ditch it when I get on the plane. __________________ That boy's got the Devil in him. Rolex: I think I'm up to 9?? Omega: Got a few of those too. Breitling: And some of these.

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