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Skip Greenwade · 2 August 2014, 02:13 PM

I got a welcome surprise from my 'pen guy' today...he called to let me know that he got in his shipment of the 2014 Writers Series Daniel Defoe pens and that he had mine set aside and ready for me any time. (I wasn't expecting it for another three or four weeks)

I went straight away to the shop and was very happy to see that the pen, in hand, is much better looking than the few photos I had seen of it led me to believe it would be. It is one of the largest - if not the largest - in the series, but is well balanced and has a great feel to it.

While I was there, I also spotted the pen commemorating the 90th anniversary of the Meisterstuck. Done in a dark resin with a guilloche finish, this one has rose-gold fittings and a mother-of-pearl end cap...absolutely one of the best-looking pens Montblanc has done in years.

The shop is a small, family-owned firm in Houston with unparalleled customer service. I stuck around for a cold beer and a chat with a couple of other pen buffs - it's the kind of place where the owner is almost always there and it's evident that he truly loves what he does.

All in all, I great way to while away an hour on a Friday afternoon and I got two new 'toys' in the process.

Best,
Skip

Andad · 2 August 2014, 03:10 PM

ttiuwp Skippy.

I'll help you out - does it look anything like this?

Skip Greenwade · 2 August 2014, 10:38 PM

Can't speak for the fountain pen...I'm a ballpoint man. I know it flies in the face of reason, but I buy all of my pens, watches, etc. to use and the fountain pent won't hold up to the abuse I heap on them

Should have noted that up front...

Best,
Skip

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Originally Posted by directioneng

ttiuwp Skippy.

I'll help you out - does it look anything like this?

Thunderball57 · 2 August 2014, 05:17 PM

Nice. My former doctor had several Montblanc pens. A wonderful gentleman; very old school with a lot of class. I was bummed when he announced his retirement in 2011.

theken · 13 August 2014, 03:13 AM

I am delighted to see the 2104 Writers series release and hope to add it to the collection soon.
I passed on the Balzac last year as it just did not appeal to me.
The missing Balzac is the only gap in my writers series since the Virginia Woolf.

Lion · 14 August 2014, 12:11 AM

I'm not planning on buying this new pen(looks really nice tho) since it is large in diameter(?)...I will guess. Being that I have small hands...I like the smaller Fountain pens with Nibs which are not larger then XF.......

2careless · 14 August 2014, 06:44 AM

Probably will get it, in due course. I like the clip design on this one.

Lion · 14 August 2014, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 2careless

Probably will get it, in due course. I like the clip design on this one.

Yes, I agree...I like the feather design used for the pocket clip as well and it really highlights and accentuate the pens!!!

Wing-Co · 10 October 2014, 06:08 PM

Only saw it on the web yesterday and asked dealer already if in stock - yes it is of course. I've not asked my wife yet though!

OmegaJJH · 10 October 2014, 07:30 PM

Come on Skip, you know the rules....

Pictures or it didn't happen

Wing-Co · 17 October 2014, 02:44 AM

Ordered, I'll post a picture sometime next week when it arrives.

Wing-Co · 22 October 2014, 03:06 AM

It's on the way along with some orange ink for it!

OmegaJJH · 22 October 2014, 03:19 AM

Can't wait!

theken · 22 October 2014, 03:47 AM

I plan to stop at the MB boutique in Troy MI on Thursday to take a look at the new Defoe writers series.
The pictures I've seen posted look great.

Looks like a nice addition for my collection.

Wing-Co · 23 October 2014, 01:52 AM

Here we go. Crap picture, but lined it up with my other fountain pens. Who can tell me what the ornate silver pen is on the right?

2 August 2014, 02:13 PM	#1
Skip Greenwade "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Crosby, Texas Watch: Too Many to List! Posts: 201	Daniel Defoe - Got Yours Yet? I got a welcome surprise from my 'pen guy' today...he called to let me know that he got in his shipment of the 2014 Writers Series Daniel Defoe pens and that he had mine set aside and ready for me any time. (I wasn't expecting it for another three or four weeks) I went straight away to the shop and was very happy to see that the pen, in hand, is much better looking than the few photos I had seen of it led me to believe it would be. It is one of the largest - if not the largest - in the series, but is well balanced and has a great feel to it. While I was there, I also spotted the pen commemorating the 90th anniversary of the Meisterstuck. Done in a dark resin with a guilloche finish, this one has rose-gold fittings and a mother-of-pearl end cap...absolutely one of the best-looking pens Montblanc has done in years. The shop is a small, family-owned firm in Houston with unparalleled customer service. I stuck around for a cold beer and a chat with a couple of other pen buffs - it's the kind of place where the owner is almost always there and it's evident that he truly loves what he does. All in all, I great way to while away an hour on a Friday afternoon and I got two new 'toys' in the process. Best, Skip

2 August 2014, 03:10 PM	#2
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,526	ttiuwp Skippy. I'll help you out - does it look anything like this? Attached Images __________________ E

14 August 2014, 12:11 AM	#6
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I'm not planning on buying this new pen(looks really nice tho) since it is large in diameter(?)...I will guess. Being that I have small hands...I like the smaller Fountain pens with Nibs which are not larger then XF....... __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

23 October 2014, 01:52 AM	#15
Wing-Co "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Germany Watch: Day Date 40mm WG Posts: 573	It's here Here we go. Crap picture, but lined it up with my other fountain pens. Who can tell me what the ornate silver pen is on the right? Attached Images

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2 August 2014, 05:17 PM	#4
Thunderball57 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Greg Location: Seattle Watch: Dad's YG Longines Posts: 625	Nice. My former doctor had several Montblanc pens. A wonderful gentleman; very old school with a lot of class. I was bummed when he announced his retirement in 2011.

13 August 2014, 03:13 AM	#5
theken "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 3,417	I am delighted to see the 2104 Writers series release and hope to add it to the collection soon. I passed on the Balzac last year as it just did not appeal to me. The missing Balzac is the only gap in my writers series since the Virginia Woolf.

14 August 2014, 06:44 AM	#7
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Probably will get it, in due course. I like the clip design on this one.

10 October 2014, 06:08 PM	#9
Wing-Co "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Germany Watch: Day Date 40mm WG Posts: 573	Only saw it on the web yesterday and asked dealer already if in stock - yes it is of course. I've not asked my wife yet though!

10 October 2014, 07:30 PM	#10
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,668	Come on Skip, you know the rules.... Pictures or it didn't happen

17 October 2014, 02:44 AM	#11
Wing-Co "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Germany Watch: Day Date 40mm WG Posts: 573	Ordered, I'll post a picture sometime next week when it arrives.

22 October 2014, 03:06 AM	#12
Wing-Co "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Germany Watch: Day Date 40mm WG Posts: 573	It's on the way along with some orange ink for it!

22 October 2014, 03:19 AM	#13
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,668	Can't wait!

22 October 2014, 03:47 AM	#14
theken "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 3,417	I plan to stop at the MB boutique in Troy MI on Thursday to take a look at the new Defoe writers series. The pictures I've seen posted look great. Looks like a nice addition for my collection.

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