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    Dear All,

    I'm wondering if anyone here could provide pictures of a celluloid 144 and celluloid 146 side by side? (and maybe both next to either a modern 146 or a 244--the only other MB models I have).

    Reading around, I've gotten the impression that the celluloid 144 and cell. 146 are pretty close in size--does this sound right to people?

    Thank you!

    Chris
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    Default Re: side by side pics of 1950s MB 144 and 146?

    I don't have an old 146, but have a 144. If the 146 was the same (or close) to the same size it would have been much, MUCH smaller than today's 146. The 144 is a lovely dainty pen.
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    Default Re: side by side pics of 1950s MB 144 and 146?

    Thanks, Tandaina--

    From what I gather, the old 146 is a bit smaller than the modern 146...but that may not affect your point.

    How do you like your 144?

    Chris

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    Default Re: side by side pics of 1950s MB 144 and 146?

    I love my 144. Perfect size (I like small pens), perfectly balanced. Mine has a wartime steel nib, but 50's gold nibs are wonderful.
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    Default Re: side by side pics of 1950s MB 144 and 146?

    Maybe these will help:

    On right: 149, 70s 146, vintage 146.



    149, 70s 146, modern 144, 12, 121, 342, 264



    144, 254, 264



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    Default Re: side by side pics of 1950s MB 144 and 146?

    Thanks for these pictures, Jar!

    They help me start to get a sense of the size difference between the old 144 and the old 146.

    I wish I could try them both!

    Chris

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    Default Re: side by side pics of 1950s MB 144 and 146?

    An early sixties 149 an early fifties 146 and a late fifties 144.
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    Default Re: side by side pics of 1950s MB 144 and 146?

    1950´s celluloid Montblanc Meisterstuck side by side all sizes from my collection.

    Hope it helps

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    Default Re: side by side pics of 1950s MB 144 and 146?

    Quote Originally Posted by piscov View Post
    1950´s celluloid Montblanc Meisterstuck side by side all sizes from my collection.

    Hope it helps

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    Very nice photos Piscov. Thanks for sharing those.

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    Default Re: side by side pics of 1950s MB 144 and 146?

    Farmdogfan--this is a perfect picture--of lovely pens. I am envious! It also seems to show what I've read--that the 144 and the 146 are pretty close in size. Maybe a couple of mm shorter, and just a touch less girth. Does that capture your experience of the pens?

    Thank you for posting this image!

    Chris

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    Default Re: side by side pics of 1950s MB 144 and 146?

    Piscov--these pictures are wonderful--and also envy-producing! And they are very helpful. Again, the difference between the 144 and 146--at least in pictures--seems quite small. Do you find that they feel very different in the hand?

    Thanks very much for your help with my inquiry!

    Chris

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    Default Re: side by side pics of 1950s MB 144 and 146?

    It's probably clear, but I am starting to look around for an old 144 or 146, and I am trying to decide (sight unseen) if the 144 will be right for me, or if the pricier 146 will be "necessary."

    Thanks again for everyone's help. And any additional insights will be very welcome!

    Chris

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    Default Re: side by side pics of 1950s MB 144 and 146?

    I honestly think you'd love the 144. I really, really think it is in a mythical "sweet spot." Perfect size, weight, balance. That pen is just amazing. I'm sure the 146 would be just as wonderful, but I'd start with the 144 (you'll want one anyway). Get it, love it, use it. They can be had under $200 if you really keep your eyes peeled. Worth every $. You can't have mine.

    This thread reminds me I really want to find a 142, and I want another 144 with a gold nib to go with my steel nibbed version...
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    Default Re: side by side pics of 1950s MB 144 and 146?

    Quote Originally Posted by cnjackson View Post
    It's probably clear, but I am starting to look around for an old 144 or 146, and I am trying to decide (sight unseen) if the 144 will be right for me, or if the pricier 146 will be "necessary."

    Thanks again for everyone's help. And any additional insights will be very welcome!

    Chris
    I like the vintage xx4 size pens. Maybe this will also help. Here are a couple 234½ pens, a 144 and a Pelikan M400 side-by-side.


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    Default Re: side by side pics of 1950s MB 144 and 146?

    Under $200! I haven't seen prices anything like that. Did you find yours on ebay?

    I really do like the 144--and, as you say, it might be the place to start...

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    Default Re: side by side pics of 1950s MB 144 and 146?

    The 234.5 with the Luxury clip is one of my favorite pens to look at! What a beauty! It's also interesting to see that the 144 is about the same size as the Pelikan M400. I don't own one, but I have handled one--it was very nice.

    So--more and more I think the 144 may do the trick for me (for now...).

    Thanks again!

    Chris

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    Default Re: side by side pics of 1950s MB 144 and 146?

    From top to bottom - 172 grey striated pencil, 146 green striated, 144 grey straited, 142 grey striated.
    The 146 and 144 have very similar barrel length, the 146 has longer cap, but for 142 vs 144, cap length very similar, 142 barrel is shorter than 144 barrel.

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    Default Re: side by side pics of 1950s MB 144 and 146?

    Hi Sunnerd,

    Oh my gosh! Those are some beautiful pens!

    This is also very helpful for me in evaluating the size differences between the 144 and 146. It's interesting that, as you say, the barrels are the same length. There is a clear difference in girth, but it does not seem an immense difference.

    As I wrote in my last post, while I would prefer the 146, the 144 looks to be a wonderful size, too, for everyday writing--and probably where I will start.

    Do you find the 144 comfortable to write with (posted or not?)?

    Thank you,

    Chris

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    Default Re: side by side pics of 1950s MB 144 and 146?

    Quote Originally Posted by sunnerd View Post
    From top to bottom - 172 grey striated pencil, 146 green striated, 144 grey straited, 142 grey striated.
    The 146 and 144 have very similar barrel length, the 146 has longer cap, but for 142 vs 144, cap length very similar, 142 barrel is shorter than 144 barrel.
    Aaaand I'm now insanely jealous. :P
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    Default Re: side by side pics of 1950s MB 144 and 146?

    Quote Originally Posted by tandaina View Post
    I honestly think you'd love the 144. I really, really think it is in a mythical "sweet spot." Perfect size, weight, balance. That pen is just amazing. I'm sure the 146 would be just as wonderful, but I'd start with the 144 (you'll want one anyway). Get it, love it, use it. They can be had under $200 if you really keep your eyes peeled. Worth every $. You can't have mine.
    I couldnt agree more!

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