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    Odd, I thought so but it did not work that day. It works now. I'm not on the iPad today or I would demonstrate.
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    Default Re: Four-way shoot out: a review of mini fountain pens

    That is a wonderful review, Kai! Now you have me interested in that model MB.
    My other pen is a Montblanc.

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    I own two Mozart fountain pens (gold trim and platinum trim), and have also owned the 40/1924 rose gold/MOP limited edition 75th anniversary Mozart . They are leaps and bounds better than the 144 precious resin classique.

    The metallic 114 body is much more rigid than the thin plastic body of the 144. It's also nice that the barrel is threaded on both ends.

    One of the biggest benefits of the 114 is the availability of accessories. I have a couple leather wallets that can accomodate a 114 sized pen. It's small enough to fit in a suit jacket pocket and go unnoticed.

    I also agree that the cartridge-only filling mechanism leaves a bit to be desired. However, it's a pen meant to serve a specific purpose, and a converter or piston mechanism wouldn't significantly benefit its intended use (in my opinion).

    It's a very compact pen that is very trouble free. It can hold up to more abuse than the larger 144 (as you said), but is more easy to carry.

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    Yes mmahany, I agree.

    Of the 4 pens in this review and a few other lesser mini FPs I have owned or sampled, I would say that the Mozart rates very highly on what I consider to be the three key criteria for a good mini FP: 1) ultra portable, 2) flawless and lasting quality, and 3) elegance and design details.

    For users who enjoys or doesn't mind a small pen, there is no real down side to this pen. (It's not cheap, but that's not the pen's fault, is it?)

    Pelikan M320 may be prettier and sports a piston filler, but in terms of usability as a pen, I believe it falls behind the Mozart.

    PS. Although I agree with every point you made about the MB 144, I love them both equally. That's mostly because my 144 has a butter-on-glass BB nib.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kaisnowbird View Post
    Yes mmahany, I agree.

    Of the 4 pens in this review and a few other lesser mini FPs I have owned or sampled, I would say that the Mozart rates very highly on what I consider to be the three key criteria for a good mini FP: 1) ultra portable, 2) flawless and lasting quality, and 3) elegance and design details.

    For users who enjoys or doesn't mind a small pen, there is no real down side to this pen. (It's not cheap, but that's not the pen's fault, is it?)

    Pelikan M320 may be prettier and sports a piston filler, but in terms of usability as a pen, I believe it falls behind the Mozart.

    PS. Although I agree with every point you made about the MB 144, I love them both equally. That's mostly because my 144 has a butter-on-glass BB nib.
    I'm a Montblanc junkie so I certainly empathize with your appreciation of the 144 nib. I should note that my comments were in strict regards to the 144 precious resin version. I own several 144 variations and my way of combatting the thinner barrel was to move up to the solitaire line. It's the best of both worlds: same nib, but a metallic barrel.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mmahany View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by kaisnowbird View Post
    Yes mmahany, I agree.

    Of the 4 pens in this review and a few other lesser mini FPs I have owned or sampled, I would say that the Mozart rates very highly on what I consider to be the three key criteria for a good mini FP: 1) ultra portable, 2) flawless and lasting quality, and 3) elegance and design details.

    For users who enjoys or doesn't mind a small pen, there is no real down side to this pen. (It's not cheap, but that's not the pen's fault, is it?)

    Pelikan M320 may be prettier and sports a piston filler, but in terms of usability as a pen, I believe it falls behind the Mozart.

    PS. Although I agree with every point you made about the MB 144, I love them both equally. That's mostly because my 144 has a butter-on-glass BB nib.
    I'm a Montblanc junkie so I certainly empathize with your appreciation of the 144 nib. I should note that my comments were in strict regards to the 144 precious resin version. I own several 144 variations and my way of combatting the thinner barrel was to move up to the solitaire line. It's the best of both worlds: same nib, but a metallic barrel.
    I would love to read a review of the 144 by one or both of you.

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    The Düller is new to me- thank you for an introduction to a new future pen option for me! Great overall review.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Laura N View Post
    I would love to read a review of the 144 by one or both of you.
    I would be happy to do one. However, I will tell you right now that my reviews aren’t nearly as eloquent as Kai's. I own (or have owned) every current Montblanc Meisterstuck pen, and I also have quite a bit of experience with the Starwalker and Boheme line as well.

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    mmahany, you flatter me. I would love to read your review on the 144, and particularly looking forward to seeing photos of the Solitaire.

    If you publish one in the review forum, I promise to do one as a supplement, even though my 'precious resin' version is much less glamorous.
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    What a wonderful review! Thanks very much for being so thoughtful about each pen. I would love to get a mini fountain pen one day.

    Conversely, I'm thoroughly enjoying my new Ahab!

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    Glad you enjoyed the review, and happy to hear you are having fun with your Ahab.

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    Oh my, that Mozart is singing to me! Looks like the perfect "Little Black Pen"!

    Watching one now on Eeeebay...
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    So. Now I have the Mozart on the way. I am totally blaming Kai for everything! The great review. The awesome pictures. The incisive rating. The creation of the state of mind best described as "Total. Must. Get. One."

    Any equally brilliant suggestions as to First Ink?

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    Congrats!! Can't think of specific one, but wine color ink might look nice!

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    Got a ruby M320 a few weeks ago. Love it, the nib is something wonderful. Perfect for my shoulder bag, survived two-week trip to China and no refilling!
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    Quote Originally Posted by VertOlive View Post
    So. Now I have the Mozart on the way. I am totally blaming Kai for everything! The great review. The awesome pictures. The incisive rating. The creation of the state of mind best described as "Total. Must. Get. One."

    Any equally brilliant suggestions as to First Ink?
    I use Montblanc Irish Green in mine. Nice combo.

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    Quote Originally Posted by VertOlive View Post
    So. Now I have the Mozart on the way. I am totally blaming Kai for everything! The great review. The awesome pictures. The incisive rating. The creation of the state of mind best described as "Total. Must. Get. One."

    Any equally brilliant suggestions as to First Ink?
    Yay, I'm proud to be an enabler.
    You got the Broad nib one, right? In that case, I would recommend inking it with something that shades well. Is the B nib stubbish? I always wondered.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kaisnowbird View Post
    Is the B nib stubbish? I always wondered.
    All of my Montblanc B nibs (and BB and BBB nibs), both modern and vintage, are quite stubbish. Some lean more toward the cursive italic side while others are rounder, but they all have a nice chiseled profile. I'm a huge fan of their broader nibs!

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    Quote Originally Posted by VertOlive View Post
    So. Now I have the Mozart on the way. I am totally blaming Kai for everything! The great review. The awesome pictures. The incisive rating. The creation of the state of mind best described as "Total. Must. Get. One."

    Any equally brilliant suggestions as to First Ink?
    I would say one of the Diamine Composer inks, but they're only sold as a set. Hmmmm.... MB Leonardo Red Chalk, or is that too much like mxing metaphors?
    My other pen is a Montblanc.

    And my other blog is a tumblr!


    And my latest ebook, for spooky wintery reading:

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CM2NGSSD

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    Default Re: Four-way shoot out: a review of mini fountain pens

    I enjoyed your review. I'm rather new to fountain pen admiration, so I soak up every bit of information I can gather.

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