This one is a classic pen and I can see why since it's very well made. There’s a lot of attention to detail in this pen, making it great for purpose, i.e., writing. The nib is great, there’s an ink window to monitor ink levels, a piston filling mechanism allowing for decent amounts of ink and a comfortable hold. There’s a lot of fuss in the fountain pen community about the price of these pens, but to be honest, there are many very expensive pens out there that I think deserves a similar point of view, but they don’t receive it for whatever reason. So I’d be my own critique on this, and all counts for that matter, when assessing cost. For me, I buy a pen, first and foremost, to write with. I therefore wish for no issues with the nib, filling mechanism etc. and this ... MoreThis one is a classic pen and I can see why since it's very well made. There’s a lot of attention to detail in this pen, making it great for purpose, i.e., writing. The nib is great, there’s an ink window to monitor ink levels, a piston filling mechanism allowing for decent amounts of ink and a comfortable hold. There’s a lot of fuss in the fountain pen community about the price of these pens, but to be honest, there are many very expensive pens out there that I think deserves a similar point of view, but they don’t receive it for whatever reason. So I’d be my own critique on this, and all counts for that matter, when assessing cost. For me, I buy a pen, first and foremost, to write with. I therefore wish for no issues with the nib, filling mechanism etc. and this pen certainly delivers in all these areas. I can’t stand a fancy pen with faulty workmanship or function, although I wouldn't consider this pen to be 'fancy' in that it's quite conservative in appearance compared to other pens out there.

I have wanted this pen for thirty years! I own other nice fountain pens but this is really a step above in the way the nib glides across the page and the ease and comfort of writing with it. It is a great pleasure. The pen makes me want to turn off all my electronics and simply put pen to paper( using Montblanc ink of course) and write, write, write.I am grateful to Pen Boutique for their quick shipping and efficient service as my timing of ordering required this.

The experience I had with Pen Boutique was no less than perfect. The Montblanc Meisterstück 149 w/Platinum Trim has been on my list since I recently wrote with one belonging to a close friend, and I am extremely pleased that I ordered mine through Pen Boutique.Before I mention the pen itself, Pen Boutique’s service is second-to-none. The entire experience left me very impressed. The way in which my order was handled was excellent and very secure. The additional sweets included in the package was a thoughtful touch. Little things like this make clients appreciate the “human touch” involved when ordering online, despite having a 1,000+ mile separation between client and boutique. Also, due to a discount code from Pen Boutique, the overall price was very ... MoreThe experience I had with Pen Boutique was no less than perfect. The Montblanc Meisterstück 149 w/Platinum Trim has been on my list since I recently wrote with one belonging to a close friend, and I am extremely pleased that I ordered mine through Pen Boutique.Before I mention the pen itself, Pen Boutique’s service is second-to-none. The entire experience left me very impressed. The way in which my order was handled was excellent and very secure. The additional sweets included in the package was a thoughtful touch. Little things like this make clients appreciate the “human touch” involved when ordering online, despite having a 1,000+ mile separation between client and boutique. Also, due to a discount code from Pen Boutique, the overall price was very reasonable.The pen itself is something that truly needs to be experienced. Nothing I say here will either do it proper justice or add anything new to the multitude of positive reviews one can find. Suffice to say, after this pen was added to my collection I have found myself looking for excuses to write for longer periods each day. It definitely lives up to the hype! Personally, I have never been a fan of outlandish finishes on my pens. This is just my personal preference, so I consider the overall appearance of the Platinum 149 to be understated yet elegant (two qualities that often go hand in hand).For years I have found fountain pens to be delightful tools to write with, so I would absolutely recommend the Montblanc Meisterstück 149 to anyone who also enjoys writing with them.