This is the first I have had in hand with a serial but I thought the font was different as was the engraving. Did the font of the engraving change over time?
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This is the first I have had in hand with a serial but I thought the font was different as was the engraving. Did the font of the engraving change over time?
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Don't think they ever changed the font. Have you tried googling the full serial number to see if what you have shows up on known counterfeit numbers used?
According to this site :
Neither of which is going to look like that style of courier-ish styleThe font of the serial number has changed at least once; the early ons (such as my 1991 MB146) is block-lettered, while current ones use a font that resembles the computer-readable numbers in a personal check. I am not sure when the switch occurred.
The closest font I've found to the use of the 1 and other numbers shown there was off a fake shown here : http://www.fountainpennetwork.com/fo...ke-or-genuine/
The thing is, it does have a piston with brass threads. Everything else points to it being good but this engraving makes me wonder. I can't see to find the serial database I have seen people mention.
Nor can I (most google searches takes you to a phishing site trying to get you to install software). But I haven't seen anything other than block lettering or the machine OCR style lettering for MB serials. And I've seen the nib off yours, not something I would consider a fake at a glance.
The pen in question is another one that someone I have been talking to about a trade. He wanted a different size nib and instead of a nib swap we just decided to possibly just swap pens. This engraving is on his pen. I know mine is fine. But everything else on his pen checks out, too. Just the engraving is odd. The nib and everything is beautiful.
I forgot to mention he did have the pen serviced by Montblanc and has that paperwork.
KBeezie (November 24th, 2018)
Last edited by Chrissy; November 24th, 2018 at 03:03 PM.
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RayCornett (November 24th, 2018)
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I don't see why not. Test runs go out now and then in various brands. Happened a lot more in the vintage era. Look at all the Sheaffer Balances and their short run changes, white feeds, etc.
Well, the owner of the pen showed me the letter and invoice from MB with the matching serial number. So, that was the final piece of proof I wanted
I sent pictures of the engraving to MB as well to see if they could shed some light on the subject.
RayCornett (November 26th, 2018)
I would bet that in the event they reply, they say it's normal.
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RayCornett (November 27th, 2018)
It may change a little, don't worry. These are subtle changes that the average person will not even notice. Changes can only be seen in a detailed comparison with the new original. I also ordered an engraving. It was on a silver ring. I decided to write 2222 there. Don't ask me, I'm not crazy. It's just that this number has a very cool hidden meaning that many do not know about. If you want to read about it, then I advise you to visit https://www.sunsigns.org/angel-number-2222-meaning/. Due to the rarity of using this number, the meaning that is embedded in it is understood by only a few, and I understand how valuable my ring is in such conditions.
Last edited by AnnaMurray75NSA; August 19th, 2020 at 11:23 PM.
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