Montblanc 146 -149 Comparison - Photo Review
Here's a quick photo comparison of the two must-have models in fountain pen addiction. Montblanc Meisterstück 146 LeGrand and the flagship model of the company MB 149.
If you are familar with Pelikans, the 149 is about the size of the Pelikan M-1000 and the 146 is about the size of the M-800. The MB's are a little smaller, but they seem smaller than they are because of their streamlined bullet shape.
My first thought was to suggest the 146, which is for many people the perfect size--not small by any metric. But when you write that you want a "nice, big MB," it sounds like you might be looking for something extra-substantial. The 149 fits that bill.
Here's the detailed pictures.
BODY
CAPS
NIBS
CAP POSTED
| Montblanc 149 |
Montblanc 146
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| Nib Material | 18K Gold | 14K Gold |
| Nib Widths |
EF, F, F, M, B, BB, OB, OBB |
EF, F, F, M, B, BB, OB, OBB |
| Nibs Replaceable | Yes | No |
| Piston Filler | Yes | Yes |
| Ink View Window | Yes | Yes |
| Screw Top | Yes | Yes |
| Ink Capacity | 2.1ml | 1.4ml |
| Length (Capped) | 144mm | 142mm |
| Length (Posted) | 161mm | 146mm |
| Pen Weight | 32g | 25.4g |
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