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JPersat · 24 January 2019, 10:21 AM

Hey everyone,

I received a MontBlanc Alexandre Dumas Fountain Pen as a birthday/congratulatory gift for my latest promotion.

What’s everyone’s thoughts on inking it and using it? I really want to, but there is a part of me that can’t bring myself to do it.

G.D.BeanCounter · 24 January 2019, 12:02 PM

Happy Birthday and Congrats! I say ink and enjoy it! It's a very nicely crafted pen.

Bisquitlips · 24 January 2019, 02:25 PM

Absolutely gorgeous pen.

In my never to be humble opinion, ink it and enjoy! You will find yourself being very careful so I don't have much fear that you will have anything horrible happen to it. Life is too short to not enjoy the things you have worked for.

I remember when I purchased my first Montblanc Agatha Christie Vermeil. It has sold on Ebay for $4000.00 in the past. It is such a gorgeous pen and I, like you, fought with myself about using it. Then after I did I was very glad. Still am today.

Congratulations!!! And you even got one with the correct father's signature and not the one with the sons!

Cheers!

My Agatha....

JPersat · 25 January 2019, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

Absolutely gorgeous pen.

In my never to be humble opinion, ink it and enjoy! You will find yourself being very careful so I don't have much fear that you will have anything horrible happen to it. Life is too short to not enjoy the things you have worked for.

I remember when I purchased my first Montblanc Agatha Christie Vermeil. It has sold on Ebay for $4000.00 in the past. It is such a gorgeous pen and I, like you, fought with myself about using it. Then after I did I was very glad. Still am today.

Congratulations!!! And you even got one with the correct father's signature and not the one with the sons!

Cheers!

My Agatha....

That... Is... Beautiful!!!

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m j b · 24 January 2019, 11:38 PM

I'm firmly in the camp that says use it and enjoy it. Your watch is probably on your wrist, getting scratched and dinged and beat all to crap, but that's what it's for! Ditto the pen, use it to write with. And BTW, it's gorgeous. Congrats on the promotion too!

jar · 25 January 2019, 12:00 AM

And it is even the correct Dumas Signature. My also correct Dumas is one of the few Montblancs I would hate to sell. It's a great writer and one of only two Writers Series patterned on the large 139.

Bisquitlips · 25 January 2019, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jar

It's a great writer and one of only two Writers Series patterned on the large 139.

The other being the Hemingway! And you have to love that #9 nib! Same as the MB 149.

Enjoy!

ColtAuto7 · 26 January 2019, 08:00 AM

Congratulations on the promotion and upon reaching another birthday.

You know you've a well-designed and well-construced, high-quality pen. There shouldn't exist any rational concern with respect to wearing out any of its components. Give thought to allowing those considerate and generous enough to acknowledge your interest in this activity to observe you enjoying it. Perhaps occasion will arise for you to sign for or with them a card or work document thus at a later time providing opportunity to acknowledge your continuing enjoyment of this item. Given the circumstances under which it has been received it seems doubtful that pen will find itself offered for sale at any price.

I'm glad to note you've decided to ink it up and throw down some lines. Happy Cursive.

cruvon · 15 May 2019, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

The other being the Hemingway! And you have to love that #9 nib! Same as the MB 149.

Enjoy!

So none of the modern Limited or Special editions are based on the 149 besides the vintage Hemingway and Dumas?

jar · 16 May 2019, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by cruvon

So none of the modern Limited or Special editions are based on the 149 besides the vintage Hemingway and Dumas?

The Hemingway and Dumas are based on the 139, not the 149. Most of the specialty MBs are based on the 146 or smaller ones and a few are based on even older models like the early eyedroppers.

The Skeleton MBs though are mostly based on the 149.

cruvon · 16 May 2019, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jar

The Hemingway and Dumas are based on the 139, not the 149. Most of the specialty MBs are based on the 146 or smaller ones and a few are based on even older models like the early eyedroppers.

The Skeleton MBs though are mostly based on the 149.

Thanks, had Googled and some seem to suggest that the Hemingway, Dumas and the current Homer are 149 based with 9 sized nibs.

Bisquitlips · 13 July 2019, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cruvon

So none of the modern Limited or Special editions are based on the 149 besides the vintage Hemingway and Dumas?

None to my knowledge.

JayHantz · 25 January 2019, 01:01 AM

That is a lovely MontBlanc... and congrats on the promotion. I would use the heck out of that pen! Like they said above, life is too short! Throw some ink in it and start using.

JPersat · 25 January 2019, 01:02 AM

I believe I will ink it today and start using it. Thanks y’all!

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Cyclops888 · 10 April 2019, 11:50 PM

I have this Dumas too and use it frequently. If you have average to large hands you will love it. The section is thick and the size 9 nib is just lovely to look at and writes very good (even with a medium nib)

labo · 14 April 2019, 07:37 AM

Nice, Montblanc Agatha Christie

Bisquitlips · 2 May 2019, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by labo

Nice, Montblanc Agatha Christie

JPersat · 2 May 2019, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by labo

Nice, Montblanc Agatha Christie

I love that Agatha as well. That one is definitely on my list.

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Bisquitlips · 3 May 2019, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JPersat

Hey everyone,

I received a MontBlanc Alexandre Dumas Fountain Pen as a birthday/congratulatory gift for my latest promotion.

What’s everyone’s thoughts on inking it and using it? I really want to, but there is a part of me that can’t bring myself to do it.

After all is said and done.... what good is a pen if it is not used to pen ink to paper?

Rock on and ink that sucker!

JPersat · 3 May 2019, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

After all is said and done.... what good is a pen if it is not used to pen ink to paper?

Rock on and ink that sucker!

Oh, I’ve inked it and used it. It writes beautifully! I have since flushed it, and the next time I ink it and use it will be when I close on my new house!

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Bisquitlips · 3 May 2019, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by JPersat

Oh, I’ve inked it and used it. It writes beautifully! I have since flushed it, and the next time I ink it and use it will be when I close on my new house!

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konniekat · 11 May 2019, 06:48 AM

Congrats

2careless · 28 July 2019, 11:13 PM

The Hemingway is very similar to a 139 from the 50s, just that the 139 14k nib has more flex than the Hemmie's 18k, even though both are size 9.

As for the Agatha, I'd say it's got much wider girth than the modern snake pens from MB. The Agatha is a pen, the modern snake ones are like pencils.

ellymina · 22 September 2020, 11:42 PM

oh this pen is so nice. But it's very expensive. I feel jealous of you

Bisquitlips · 23 September 2020, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ellymina

oh this pen is so nice. But it's very expensive. I feel jealous of you

Just open your wallet, take a deep breath, and pull the trigger!

jar · 23 September 2020, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ellymina

oh this pen is so nice. But it's very expensive. I feel jealous of you

Welcome home. Pull up a stump and set a spell.

The Dumas is one of the two designs based on the old Montblanc 139.

jasber · 2 November 2020, 03:44 AM

Congrats...nice size pen and to grip. Complete the collection with ballpoint and pencil

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Cyclops888 · 13 August 2019, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by deepikamahajan

Hi,

I want to buy Fountain pen of montblanc brand and want to know about its warranty..

Please help!

Can you be more specific? What warranty isues do you want to know?
In europe there is 2 year warranty.

24 January 2019, 10:21 AM	#1
JPersat "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Jarrett Location: San Antonio TX Watch: ing everybody Posts: 1,515	MontBlanc Alexandre Dumas Fountain Pen Hey everyone, I received a MontBlanc Alexandre Dumas Fountain Pen as a birthday/congratulatory gift for my latest promotion. What’s everyone’s thoughts on inking it and using it? I really want to, but there is a part of me that can’t bring myself to do it.

24 January 2019, 02:25 PM	#3
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	Absolutely gorgeous pen. In my never to be humble opinion, ink it and enjoy! You will find yourself being very careful so I don't have much fear that you will have anything horrible happen to it. Life is too short to not enjoy the things you have worked for. I remember when I purchased my first Montblanc Agatha Christie Vermeil. It has sold on Ebay for $4000.00 in the past. It is such a gorgeous pen and I, like you, fought with myself about using it. Then after I did I was very glad. Still am today. Congratulations!!! And you even got one with the correct father's signature and not the one with the sons! Cheers! My Agatha.... __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

24 January 2019, 11:38 PM	#5
m j b "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: RTP, NC, USA Watch: ♕& Ω Posts: 5,215	I'm firmly in the camp that says use it and enjoy it. Your watch is probably on your wrist, getting scratched and dinged and beat all to crap, but that's what it's for! Ditto the pen, use it to write with. And BTW, it's gorgeous. Congrats on the promotion too! __________________ Enjoy life - it has an expiration date. Disclaimer: Please note that the avatar is not an accurate representation of how I look. The camera adds 10 pounds...

24 January 2019, 12:02 PM	#2
G.D.BeanCounter Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Watch: Sky DayDate 2 Posts: 1,317	Happy Birthday and Congrats! I say ink and enjoy it! It's a very nicely crafted pen.

25 January 2019, 12:00 AM	#6
jar "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: jim Location: Deep South Texas Watch: Samsung Gear S3 Posts: 757	And it is even the correct Dumas Signature. My also correct Dumas is one of the few Montblancs I would hate to sell. It's a great writer and one of only two Writers Series patterned on the large 139.

26 January 2019, 08:00 AM	#8
ColtAuto7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Robert Location: S. California Watch: A 16613 "Blue Boy" Posts: 164	Congratulations on the promotion and upon reaching another birthday. You know you've a well-designed and well-construced, high-quality pen. There shouldn't exist any rational concern with respect to wearing out any of its components. Give thought to allowing those considerate and generous enough to acknowledge your interest in this activity to observe you enjoying it. Perhaps occasion will arise for you to sign for or with them a card or work document thus at a later time providing opportunity to acknowledge your continuing enjoyment of this item. Given the circumstances under which it has been received it seems doubtful that pen will find itself offered for sale at any price. I'm glad to note you've decided to ink it up and throw down some lines. Happy Cursive.

25 January 2019, 01:01 AM	#13
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,844	That is a lovely MontBlanc... and congrats on the promotion. I would use the heck out of that pen! Like they said above, life is too short! Throw some ink in it and start using.

25 January 2019, 01:02 AM	#14
JPersat "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Jarrett Location: San Antonio TX Watch: ing everybody Posts: 1,515	I believe I will ink it today and start using it. Thanks y’all! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 April 2019, 11:50 PM	#15
Cyclops888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Europe Posts: 320	I have this Dumas too and use it frequently. If you have average to large hands you will love it. The section is thick and the size 9 nib is just lovely to look at and writes very good (even with a medium nib)

14 April 2019, 07:37 AM	#16
labo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: italy Watch: Vintage Posts: 21	Nice, Montblanc Agatha Christie

11 May 2019, 06:48 AM	#22
konniekat Banned Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: New Jersey Watch: TT Date 69173 Posts: 148	Congrats

28 July 2019, 11:13 PM	#23
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	The Hemingway is very similar to a 139 from the 50s, just that the 139 14k nib has more flex than the Hemmie's 18k, even though both are size 9. As for the Agatha, I'd say it's got much wider girth than the modern snake pens from MB. The Agatha is a pen, the modern snake ones are like pencils.

22 September 2020, 11:42 PM	#24
ellymina "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: New York Posts: 2	oh this pen is so nice. But it's very expensive. I feel jealous of you

2 November 2020, 03:44 AM	#27
jasber "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Singapore Posts: 69	Congrats...nice size pen and to grip. Complete the collection with ballpoint and pencil Sent from my SM-A515F using Tapatalk

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