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Quicksilver · 22 August 2018, 08:05 PM

Long time user and lover of MB fountain pens here, including my 149 purchased in 2003 and a 146 gifted by my parents in the 90's.

I have at last taken the plunge into vintage MB, with a vintage mid 50's 149 restored by Osman Sumer on the way. I can't wait to start using that flexible vintage nib.

As I am new to vintage I have a few questions for those of you in the know -

1. I understand the filling process for the telescopic piston is basically the same as the MB modern piston filler. Is this correct?

2. I plan on using modern MB ink, but will probably avoid the brighter colours such as purple or green for fear they could stain the ink view window (which still shows the stripes on my pen with the usual pleasant ambering). Am I correct in this approach?

3. Presumably I should adopt the usual cleaning regime, occasionally flushing through with tepid water?

Any other advice or tips greatly appreciated.

Thanks chaps !

jar · 22 August 2018, 09:09 PM

That's about it. You have a wondrous pen coming from a wondrous source. The one thing to remember with the two stage piston is that there actually is a different fell, a noticeable detent as the second stage engages. Don't panic and you will soon get used to it.

Quicksilver · 22 August 2018, 10:49 PM

Terrific. Thank you Jar.

22 August 2018, 08:05 PM	#1
Quicksilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: David Location: London+Guangzhou Watch: ing watches Posts: 2,603	Vintage MB149 - advice sought. Long time user and lover of MB fountain pens here, including my 149 purchased in 2003 and a 146 gifted by my parents in the 90's. I have at last taken the plunge into vintage MB, with a vintage mid 50's 149 restored by Osman Sumer on the way. I can't wait to start using that flexible vintage nib. As I am new to vintage I have a few questions for those of you in the know - 1. I understand the filling process for the telescopic piston is basically the same as the MB modern piston filler. Is this correct? 2. I plan on using modern MB ink, but will probably avoid the brighter colours such as purple or green for fear they could stain the ink view window (which still shows the stripes on my pen with the usual pleasant ambering). Am I correct in this approach? 3. Presumably I should adopt the usual cleaning regime, occasionally flushing through with tepid water? Any other advice or tips greatly appreciated. Thanks chaps ! __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 116600, GMT Master II 16710 (Pepsi) and 116710 BLNR, Daytona 116500LN, Submariner 14060M.

22 August 2018, 10:49 PM	#3
Quicksilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: David Location: London+Guangzhou Watch: ing watches Posts: 2,603	Terrific. Thank you Jar. __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 116600, GMT Master II 16710 (Pepsi) and 116710 BLNR, Daytona 116500LN, Submariner 14060M.

22 August 2018, 09:09 PM	#2
jar "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: jim Location: Deep South Texas Watch: Samsung Gear S3 Posts: 757	That's about it. You have a wondrous pen coming from a wondrous source. The one thing to remember with the two stage piston is that there actually is a different fell, a noticeable detent as the second stage engages. Don't panic and you will soon get used to it.

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