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carnegie · 28 January 2016, 04:30 AM

Hello,

I am looking for purchase a MB Mesterstuck 149. I really appreciate if someone could PM me what discount I can expect on this and also suggest an AD in the US.

Thank you!

Bisquitlips · 28 January 2016, 10:48 AM

I would not expect any discount from an AD for a 149. They are just too desirable.

I have 4 149s and have never purchased one of them from an AD. Ebay and FPN have been my resources. The Green Board is also relative but many are duplicated here.

The first thing you need to determine is what nib do you want. I have one extra fine and one stub italic which is my favorite. A couple of them are typical nibs that I purchased at a wonderful discount but that is for a future post.

The best discount I have ever encountered from an AD was 10%. I walked. Glad I did as I found what I wanted from FPN at an average of a 40% or more discount.

I have no problem purchasing MBs from our members here and I know that their condition is as described per their reputations.

Good luck on your search. The MB 149 is truly an iconic pen and well worthy of acquisition!

Richard

2careless · 29 January 2016, 07:15 PM

Agree with Richard. There are used 149 on sale in FPN regularly, go there and check.

carnegie · 30 January 2016, 06:55 AM

Hello,

Thank you very much for your feedback. I will check out FPN now.
My idea was to find a 149 and a MB ballpoint which I can take when I need to fly. I worry that 149 might leak on the flight.
Thanks again!

Lol-x · 30 January 2016, 09:18 PM

My current 149 has never leaked in over 5 years. I don't think there is any problem with 149's leaking these days.

Also Ebay is a good place to look for a 149 at a good price. There are a lot more on offer than FPN.

carnegie · 31 January 2016, 10:58 AM

Thank you very much for a great advise!

carnegie · 31 January 2016, 11:00 AM

Which nib would you recommend for 149 if it's your only MB fountain pen?

Bisquitlips · 31 January 2016, 11:09 AM

I would recommend an oblique medium if you can find it. If not, I would look for a medium and then have a nib meister work it to a left oblique.

A MB 149 is a golden goose to write with. When you put an oblique nib on one it becomes a diamond goose and will serve a lifetime of satisfaction!

I have a 149 fine that I loved, but then took it to Sherrill Tyree and had her oblique it to the left! Just an incredible difference if you like things like line variation and color shading. Again.......superb!

Keep in mind that a 149 fine is like a typical MB medium.

I also have a MB 149 in a stub nib and it is also delicious! I hate having two of the same pens that demand equal attention! But again... that is the Aquiles heel of fountain pen love.

Zdenek · 1 February 2016, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

... When you put an oblique nib on one it becomes a diamond goose and ...

So these are mine gooses.

carnegie · 1 February 2016, 04:09 PM

Wow, Thank you guys! I didn't even know these fine differences exsisted. Can one purchase a 149 with an oblique nib already? What is 03B or OBB stands for? Should it be oblique to the left if I am right handed?

Thanks again a thousand!

Zdenek · 1 February 2016, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carnegie

Wow, Thank you guys! I didn't even know these fine differences exsisted. Can one purchase a 149 with an oblique nib already? What is 03B or OBB stands for? Should it be oblique to the left if I am right handed?

Thanks again a thousand!

These MB nibs are currently available plus O3B nib for 149 only.

carnegie · 2 February 2016, 02:05 PM

Thank you Zdenek!

This is great info! Will let you guys know which FP I will end up with.

Bisquitlips · 3 February 2016, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zdenek

So these are mine gooses.

OM gosh!

Just perfect!

Zdenek · 3 February 2016, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carnegie

Thank you Zdenek!

This is great info! Will let you guys know which FP I will end up with.

First try the nib which suits you best in boutique.

Bisquitlips · 3 February 2016, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zdenek

So these are mine gooses.

Yes.......... exactly!

28 January 2016, 04:30 AM	#1
carnegie "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: somewhere Posts: 210	Purchasing MB Mesterstuck 149 Hello, I am looking for purchase a MB Mesterstuck 149. I really appreciate if someone could PM me what discount I can expect on this and also suggest an AD in the US. Thank you!

28 January 2016, 10:48 AM	#2
Bisquitlips 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,527	I would not expect any discount from an AD for a 149. They are just too desirable. I have 4 149s and have never purchased one of them from an AD. Ebay and FPN have been my resources. The Green Board is also relative but many are duplicated here. The first thing you need to determine is what nib do you want. I have one extra fine and one stub italic which is my favorite. A couple of them are typical nibs that I purchased at a wonderful discount but that is for a future post. The best discount I have ever encountered from an AD was 10%. I walked. Glad I did as I found what I wanted from FPN at an average of a 40% or more discount. I have no problem purchasing MBs from our members here and I know that their condition is as described per their reputations. Good luck on your search. The MB 149 is truly an iconic pen and well worthy of acquisition! Richard __________________ 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

30 January 2016, 09:18 PM	#5
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,671	My current 149 has never leaked in over 5 years. I don't think there is any problem with 149's leaking these days. Also Ebay is a good place to look for a 149 at a good price. There are a lot more on offer than FPN. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

31 January 2016, 11:09 AM	#8
Bisquitlips 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,527	I would recommend an oblique medium if you can find it. If not, I would look for a medium and then have a nib meister work it to a left oblique. A MB 149 is a golden goose to write with. When you put an oblique nib on one it becomes a diamond goose and will serve a lifetime of satisfaction! I have a 149 fine that I loved, but then took it to Sherrill Tyree and had her oblique it to the left! Just an incredible difference if you like things like line variation and color shading. Again.......superb! Keep in mind that a 149 fine is like a typical MB medium. I also have a MB 149 in a stub nib and it is also delicious! I hate having two of the same pens that demand equal attention! But again... that is the Aquiles heel of fountain pen love. __________________ 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

29 January 2016, 07:15 PM	#3
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Agree with Richard. There are used 149 on sale in FPN regularly, go there and check.

30 January 2016, 06:55 AM	#4
carnegie "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: somewhere Posts: 210	Hello, Thank you very much for your feedback. I will check out FPN now. My idea was to find a 149 and a MB ballpoint which I can take when I need to fly. I worry that 149 might leak on the flight. Thanks again!

31 January 2016, 10:58 AM	#6
carnegie "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: somewhere Posts: 210	Thank you very much for a great advise!

31 January 2016, 11:00 AM	#7
carnegie "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: somewhere Posts: 210	Which nib would you recommend for 149 if it's your only MB fountain pen?

1 February 2016, 04:09 PM	#10
carnegie "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: somewhere Posts: 210	Wow, Thank you guys! I didn't even know these fine differences exsisted. Can one purchase a 149 with an oblique nib already? What is 03B or OBB stands for? Should it be oblique to the left if I am right handed? Thanks again a thousand!

2 February 2016, 02:05 PM	#12
carnegie "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: somewhere Posts: 210	Thank you Zdenek! This is great info! Will let you guys know which FP I will end up with.

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