MONTBLANC Meisterstück 149 Fritz Schimpf 140 Jahre The Expressive Limited Ed. 80

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MONTBLANC Meisterstück Special Limited Edition 149 Fritz Schimpf 140 Jahre Anniversary Fountain Pen


“One hundred and forty years of family history – five generations, one unchanging passion. . .”


Ref. 196650

Mod. M21282

Year: 2020

Yellow Gold plated accents

Limited Edition: one of the 80 produced

Specific Montblanc 149 "The Expressive" "Fritz Schimpf" Italic Flex nib, (the very best nib you can have without going bespoke, an artistic writing tool)


Montblanc in Hamburg, Germany and Fritz Schimpf in Tübingen agreed to develop a special pen to celebrate the 140th anniversary of Fritz Schimpf in 2020.

They selected the Montblanc 149 with the nib design used for the 2019 Calligraphy Flex nib, but proceeded to design a unique nib for those who love sketching and writing.

Herr Wolfgang Krohn of Montblanc Nib Design, Mr, Axel Nier of Montblanc Nib Production and Herr Sebastian Stolz, Director of Fritz Schimpf, worked together to achieve an ideal design.

This is the second, well-awaited, cooperation between Fritz Schimpf and Montblanc (the first one being) the Montblanc x Fritz Schimpf Sonderedition Italic 100 Kolbenfullhalter.

The Montblanc x Fritz Schimpf Special Edition The Expressive fountain pen is limited to 80 pieces worldwide, it was exclusively available through Fritz Schimpf shop in Tübingen, Germany. This writing instrument was produced for German market only and it is now sold out. So, if you want to add this special edition reference to your #149 line this is an unique opportunity.


The pen has never been used nor inked. It comes in full set configuraton with all original boxes. The concerned fountain pen was purchased from Fritz Schimpf Boutique in Tübingen (Germany).


As a result of a richly fruitful collaboration with Montblanc, a long-cherished dream has come true for Fritz Schimpf company`s 140th anniversary in 2020: the creation of an italic flex nib.

The Montblanc x Fritz Schimpf Special Edition The Expressive fountain pen is based on the iconic Montblanc Meisterstück 149 with a custom designed italic flex nib.

The 18-K gold nib features a special cut, carefully formulated through a creative process with Montblanc. The Expressive`s nib unique italic cut facilitates varying line widths in both horizontal and vertical strokes.

The nib of the Montblanc x Fritz Schimpf Special Edition The Expressive fountain pen is also flexible, making possible vertical line width variation by applying moderate pressure.

The blend of these two factors results in exceptional cursive and printed handwriting. To write with The Expressive is to be enchanted anew by the simple pleasure of ink on paper.

Without pressure, the line width, as measured on Fritz Schimpf Feinpost paper and written with Fritz Schimpf Fritzrot ink, is approximately 0.18 mm horizontally and 0.80 mm vertically. The maximum vertical line width is approximately 1.60 mm.

These dimensions are ideal for highly individualized cursive writing, printing or sketching.

The upper surface of the yellow gold 18-K / 750 gold nib is engraved with the graceful Montblanc flex nib curves. Discreetly engraved on the left shoulder of the nib is “The Expressive”; and on the right “Fritz Schimpf”.

The writing properties are exceptional due to the nib`s special cut combined with fl exibility and therefore not at all comparable to standard Italic nibs.

Writing with the nib requires the two tines to be placed in parallel. Pressure needs to be applied on down strokes, but not on other strokes.

The maximum pressure point is reached when the ink feed touches the paper or when the approximately 1.60 mm maximum line width is reached.

Depending on the ink, railroading, i.e. a double line, may occur before or after the maximum pressure point has been exceeded.

Excessive writing pressure is not recommended and may damage the nib.

Very smooth paper may signifi cantly reduce the pleasure of writing.

It is possible that ink may accumulate on the upper surface of the nib. Should that occur, we recommend cleaning the nib surface before capping.


The Expressive`s nib wants to be slowly discovered, expects attention and patience, and longs to grow a long-lasting friendship. It is therefore recommendable to follow the instructions attached to the pen in order to familiarise yorself with this higly unusual nib.

Price: $3600 usd plus shipping worldwide
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Shipped via fedex with signature confirmation only with a confirmed paypal address, no exceptions. Payment is accepted via PayPal, TransferWise, Zelle.


Reference: https://www.fritz-schimpf.de/en/Writ...pressive.html?

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Please reach out if anyone has questions or if interested.