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New Vintage Montblanc Website
Hi All,
I've been working on putting together a website on vintage Montblanc pens. Over the past few months I've tried to steal a few minutes here and there every day or so, to write up one section at a time. Its the first time I've made a website or written content that is non-academic, and so it's nothing special, really. Photos were just taken using an iPhone. So, its a super modest site, but I wanted to share some information with other enthusiasts out there. The site is much better on the desktop than phone but check it out anywhere if you have a few minutes > https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com
The website has two sections:
1. Pen reviews - I explain the history and features of my vintage MBs. I have more than 35 pen reviews up including some seriously rare pens like an MB matchstick filler, a few rare No. 12s, 45s, lever fillers, and many more. Also, there is a list of truly rare pens that are yet for feature. Look here https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/pen-reviews-1
2. Pen talk - I post interviews with pen experts and collectors. So far I have an enlightening interview with Francis Goossens, an interview with Poul Lund (author of Montblanc in Denmark), and coming soon is a truly insightful article on the evolution of the 149 by none other than barry Gabay! You can find the interviews here https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/pen-talk
What I am proudest about is that many vintage pen collectors have started contributing pictures of their prized pens to help us make this website as comprehensive a respository of infromation on rare and vintage MBs as possible! This is a purely non-commerical endeavour, and so if you would like to contribute pics of your pens please get in touch with me.
I will keep updating this thread everytime I post new content on the site.
Enjoy!
Sia
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Thanks Zisi for this great site. Very instructive.
I don't like modern MB, but like vintage, with a preference for the 2xx and 3xx.
Nice to be sharing it with this community, too.
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Hello Sia.
I've been looking at your website. Very well done and I especially applaud your collaborative effort in including other collectors to add to the body of vintage Montblanc resource.
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Thanks for the encouragement everyone!
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Thank you for sharing this information with us. I really enjoyed reading your web-site, and it is expertly done. :thumb:
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Wow what a great site! Can't wait to read more about older Montblanc pens.
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Nice to see you over here too. :)
Enjoying the developments on your site.
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Just when I thought the pendom is dying out, your website has unleashed new energy.
Kudos to your passion and contribution for novice like us. Especially getting to do a workshop with great Francis is an achievement in itself.
A big thank you from the FP fraternity [emoji119].
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Hello Vintage MB Lovers!
I have a treat for you! Check out this beautiful and rare version of the No. 45 Safety from the 1920s --> https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com...ty-mottled-red
Coming soon:
- My newest purchase, a 222 PL
- A rare size '0' lever filler in mottled red
- Interview with Barry Gabay
Best,
Sia
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Congrats on a beautiful site. Thanks for making the fountain pen world a better place.
Look forward to your interview with Barry Gabay
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As promised, here is a review of my own latest purchase - a beautiful platinum-lined 222 button filler from the 1930s --> https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-222-pl
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Zisi
That celluloid pattern is just amazing!
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I am very pleased to share this truly insightful interview with Barry Gabay - writer and contributing editor to Pen World magazine for more than 20 years! His seminal article on the evolution of the 149 published in 2002 is highly revered by collectors the world over!
I recommend that you read our interview on a laptop/desktop rather than phone - it is filled with captivating details about Barry's experiences with 149s over the course of more than four decades!
Here is the link --> https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com...-interview-149
Barry's knowledge is only surpassed by his kindness and generosity, as I experienced first-hand while working with him on this interview.
Enjoy!
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I wouldn't have expected less from Barry. Thank you, Sia.
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Here's the treat of the week - a rare malachite green coloured push knob filler No. 40 Meisterstück from the 1930s --> https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com...alachite-green
Enjoy!
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Tiny, rare, and so so beautiful! Check out this lovely little No. 0 lever filler in mottled red --> https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com...er-mottled-red
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I'm surprised that the malachite remains a mystery.
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Here is a beautiful No. 45 in black hard rubber with a rather interesting clip --> https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/no-45-black
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Absolutely beautiful pen. The work on the clip is of utmost beauty.
Your site is becoming a piece of art!
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fountainpagan
Absolutely beautiful pen. The work on the clip is of utmost beauty.
Your site is becoming a piece of art!
I love the clip! And thanks for the encouragement!
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Amazing web site. Thank you for sharing your hard work.
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Cyril
Amazing web site. Thank you for sharing your hard work.
thank you!
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Hi Sia,
Is 134 short window more uncommon than long window?
I just got one and I don't see it yet on your website.
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penwash
Hi Sia,
Is 134 short window more uncommon than long window?
I just got one and I don't see it yet on your website.
Not as per my limited knowledge. Long windows were on older designs and were discontinued after some time.
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Hello!
This week I have something truly special to share - a 124 E with rose chasing. This is as rare as it gets my friends! https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/124e-rose-chasing
Also, here is a No. 2 silver overlay safety from about 100 years ago, but with a very rare characteristic - it has no branding or marking on it. https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com...er-safety-no-2
Enjoy!
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Ooooo I am going to be frequenting this website often!!
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Zisi -- many thanks for your hard work on the website. I read all the interviews, which were illuminating. Moving on to your reviews.
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Very nice site. I too had the pleasure of visiting Francis' little workshop in St. Niklaas. Lucky you! Great job!
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I am excited to present to you two rare pens from the 1920s:
1. A Rouge et Noir in the rare size 12 --> https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/rouge-et-noir-12
2. An Octagonal Safety No. 6 with Silver Overlay --> https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com...silver-overlay
Enjoy!
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I have just returned from a wonderful family vacation in Spain! While in Barcelona, I had the opportunity to visit one of my favourite sellers and buy two wonderful pens: No. 0 lever filler
+ 244 in grey (Tiger Eye style).
I also received a No. 4 compressor filler as an exchange for one of my pens (through a swap I did with an FPN member in the US).
I will review these pens on our website over the coming weeks.
More interestingly, I met with Jordi Lopez in person in Barcelona! As you may recall, he is one of the generous contributors of rare pens on our website. I will be writing about my meeting with him and sharing pics of some really cool pens he showed me. It was a fascinating morning!
But, in the meantime, here are two super beautiful rare pens from the collection of Ariel Z - the No. 4 & No. 6 lever fillers in mottled red --> https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com...er-mottled-red
Stay tuned for more!
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It is with great pleasure that I share with you some notes from my meeting with Jordi Lopez (Joudenali) - one of the most prolific collectors of rare Montblanc vintage pens!
You are about to see some really cool and super rare pens - a few are undocumented and may even be the only example around :)
Enjoy!
Article link --> https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/jordi-lopez-meet
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Sia,
The rare and unusual pens are great, but I confess I love the interviews best! Thank you so very much.
Fred
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I have to say it is really great to experience that collection of pens vicariously through your article. Thanks so much for sharing! Looking forward to more.
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Thanks Fred! I have a couple more ideas in the pipeline for interviews, let’s hope they work out. They are the hardest to execute :)
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I am a big fan of glass nib pens - I find them to be super consistent and reliable writers. So, what could be better than a glass nib MB :) Check this No. M.G. 420 out! https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/mg-420-glass-nib
Enjoy!
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Here's two pretty cool pens!
1. Octagonal Safety 4J from the 1920s - the "J" nib was a special calligraphic flexible nib, these are super hard and rare to find! https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com/octagonal-no-4j
2. 242 Grey Tiger Eye - This is the beautiful grey coloured version of the red/brown Tiger Eye, and this particular pen was made in Spain n the 1950s. https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com...grey-tiger-eye
Enjoy!
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Check out the beautiful colour on this Azurite No. 20 lever filler. Wow! https://www.vintagemontblancpens.com...-lever-azurite
Enjoy!
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Zisi
Not only Montblanc had "J" nibs. Also Waterman's made these:
https://live.staticflickr.com/4367/3...a9391f8e_o.jpgWaterman's 52V nibs by C.M.Z, auf Flickr
C.