Seeking a Vintage MB... need some advice!

[sniper777]

I am very new to acquiring vintage MBs. It’s been a rollercoaster ride so far. I plan on keeping an extremely modest amount of pens in my stable and hope what I acquire will be enjoyed by my kids beyond my time someday.

I was very close to pulling the trigger on a Hemingway... only to realize that is not what I really wanted. I wanted to want it, but didn’t really want it... if that makes any sense. Somebody’s “grail” pen, just not mine.

What I did like was the shape of the pen and the relative size. I liked the bigger nib as well. I like the bigger MBs with the 146 and 149 being the right size for me.

I am seeking advice on models to look at in the realm described above, maybe some other models to co side, and also who would be the best person/company to start a dialogue with to acquire.

Any help is appreciated and thank you.