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.
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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That is a wonderful review, Kai! Now you have me interested in that model MB.
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
kaisnowbird (October 30th, 2013)
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.
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.
Last edited by kaisnowbird; October 30th, 2013 at 06:26 AM.
Kai
"Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished." -- Lao Tzu
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.
The Düller is new to me- thank you for an introduction to a new future pen option for me! Great overall review.
kaisnowbird (November 1st, 2013)
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.
Kai
"Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished." -- Lao Tzu
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!
Glad you enjoyed the review, and happy to hear you are having fun with your Ahab.
Oh my, that Mozart is singing to me! Looks like the perfect "Little Black Pen"!
Watching one now on Eeeebay...
Last edited by VertOlive; November 27th, 2013 at 05:28 PM.
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?
kaisnowbird (December 3rd, 2013)
Congrats!! Can't think of specific one, but wine color ink might look nice!
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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kaisnowbird (December 3rd, 2013)
Kai
"Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished." -- Lao Tzu
kaisnowbird (December 3rd, 2013), VertOlive (December 4th, 2013)
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
I enjoyed your review. I'm rather new to fountain pen admiration, so I soak up every bit of information I can gather.
kaisnowbird (December 4th, 2013)
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