I plan on buying a Twisbi vac700r, but is it durable. Because I fear one single drop could break it and there goes $60 gone in a single instant

I don’t think this knife is for you

What ink is that in they Mythos?

But the design of lamy 2000 is beyond words , will be classic in 300 years plus

I had lamy 2000 i wasn't very happy hence sold it and got safari LX with gold nib , just fantastic

What stropping compound do you use/recommend?

I just bought one and am waiting to get the right ink to use it. Thanks for the positive video.

So, do guys actually "use" these 3-figure, 4-figure knives?!? Or do they just sit around and flip the blades open and close, all day in their workshops? 😅

Thank you for the tips. I was freaking out about the metal rack and taking it out every time I used the microwave. But now I know it's ok. Thanks again 😊

don't forget the kaweco perkeo, it also has a bouncy nib and it's very reliable. You can add a regular converter (unlike the sport) and also comes in several colors.

Oh my, you keep F'n me up when I decide I'm on a break from pens for a while. Please keep it up! Now which one of those do I order first?!

That Faber-Castell is the Neo Slim model. Their nibs are the best for the money imo.

The Diplomat Magnum is seriously underrated. As you say, outstanding nib in a cheap body. I wish Diplomat would update the material of the Magnum, to at least “nicer plastic” - it truly feels cheap (I'd happily pay $5 or $10 more for this). Still, one of my best writers, and always inked up. Monteverde Dakota looked great, hadn’t seen it before and I agree, reminds me a lot of my Pilot E95s. Thanks for the video.

It's a great pocket pen because the lid comes off quickly to write with. Love mine to bits. I use black pigment ink in it and it writes well on any paper. For most of my other work I use the Pilot Custom 823 and the Pelikan Century 3776. I have so many fountain pens but these three are my all time favs.

Pilot G-2 simply the best and affordable by all.

For an edc pen that starwalker held up beautifully. Absolutely amazing how you can see virtually zero scratches

It is a sad commentary on luxury brands that the 149 nowadays is a mere shadow of its former self. It writes no better than my Pilot 74 or Pilot E95S, no matter the ink.

Your 149 is an F. MB nibs tend to write broader than what the nib is ,simply because there's a small round ball of material at the end of the nib. Typical of MB nibs.

Thanks for the comparison info! I was hoping you would discuss if you can take apart the MP1 like you can the Eco to thoroughly clean it. I cannot find anything online regarding this........ 😞

I wish the current 149 pens wrote like your vintage one. No more ebonite feeds and the nibs are not soft and springy anymore.

My personal go-to pen is the Pilot Custom Heritage 912 in FA (and am thinking of up-sizing to the Pilot Custom 743 in FA), but I have a second-hand MB 149 in F. I'm currently thinking it might be a bit too big for me - which I didn't expect at all, since my previous worry was whether a fountain pen would be too slim for my liking due to my experience with a GvFC Guilloche - but I still definitely respect it for what it is, and will be holding onto mine (for future testing to see if how I hold pens affects whether or not I find the pen comfortable to use, and also because it has sentimental value to me since someone close to me also helped me pay for part of its cost). There are so many fountain pens out there that cater to different tastes and considerations there really is no need to dunk on any brand - if the MB is your type of brand and the149 is what inspires you to write by hand more, all power to you!

I would say hype wise definitely due to it still being the no. 1 luxury brand among fine writing instruments (Montblanc, with their ‘149’ fountain pens line being what their most famous for)… But I think hype aside: the reason why do people still invest in one (or a couple of MB pens like myself lol), is because of their upscale value and worthiness of generational heirloom (as you pass it down to your future offspring). It’s something that not all luxury writing brands can be compared to, and people will know about it & thus treasure the value of it.

Montblanc is utterly over+rated. Any Japanese Sailor or Pilot will write much better than Montblanc. And this is coming from a person who owns a Montblanc 😂

I, personally, totally agree with you about montblanc being superb pens. Perhaps because some of their pens, like Montblanc rollarball refills, are such useless ones out there and expensive too that it leaves a bad experience for some. Mitsubishi Unball eye is the best roller ball pen in the world, but it isn't elegant for a boardroom! Thus my appreciation for a pen that looks as good as it writes. I am grateful for your review and appreciate your opinion

I bought my Montblanc 149 in 1984, and it has been inked and in my daily rotation for 40 years. I have about 50 fountain pens, including Parker 45s that I used during my undergraduate studies in the 60s, and a Lamy 2000 that I bought in 1968 when I was in graduate school. I am a professional writer - my pens are the tools of my trade. I use Montblanc and Lamy ink in my German pens, Waterman ink in my US and French Waterman pens, Parker ink in my Parker pens, and Twsbi ink in my Chinese pens. The ink formulas work best in the pens that are geographically matched… My only issue is with Twisbi ink, which I find somewhat less smooth than the Parker, Waterman, Lamy, or Montblanc inks. Take care when choosing ink - some inks are acidic, some are alkaline, some dry too quickly and some don’t dry fast enough. I avoid all inks with “shimmer” - this can clog your feeds and piston filling mechanisms.

Great video.. I have a 149.. not my cup of tea.. I prefer Pelikan.. you can remove that nib for cleaning and easy lubrication.. but then, I quite pleased with my Lamy Lx, with an EF gold nib.. I’d be happy if that was the only pen I could have. I get that you don’t need more than a Pilot rollerball.. but for me it is the aesthetics.. thanks and great work!

Total and complete waste of money. Unreal.

Very high price for a pen that writes well but not really any better than an awful lot of cheaper offerings. Too many reviewers correlate brand recognition and writing performance and assume that the former somehow automatically elevates the latter. It doesn't.

what INK is that (F) has a nice sheen to it

I ended up getting one a couple months ago from a seller on eBay who I've bought a couple pens from. My hands tend to get a bit sweaty and some resins begin to feel gross and slippery so I'm always wiping the pen down. With the 149, I don't have that problem at all. I have quite a few pens in the 149 price range, and none of them have that quality as far as the resin goes. It's really an enjoyable pen to write with. It's very wet, and I can tell that it must have been tuned at some point in the past because it doesn't hard start, skip, or anything, which is what I've seen people complain about. Glad you were able to find one!

I have a MB Starwalker Rollerball for many years. Beautiful pen, but... the rollerball refills are worthless, unworthy of Montblanc. They always falter when starting to write. It always takes a few letters before they get going... both the black and the blue... There are better brands.

Hey Dylan. Fellow HFB collector and you’re sucking me into pens now. Lol. I’m interested in a used 149. Can you share with me the sellers info you used on EBay?

Montblanc receives shade from a lot of people but their pens are actually good. The 149 for me is a staple. A symbol of an important pen for important occasions. I went for the 146. The pen gave me a lot of trouble. But I fixed it and learned to enjoy it. Later on, maybe when I finish my PhD, I might go for the 149 just as a symbol and hope it writes nice. Until then, I’ll enjoy my jinhao x159🙏🏾 Nice video as always man! Keep it up. We really enjoy these!

Two for one day!!! Making the work day better one video at a time. Thanks for sharing this with us

I have the Monteverde Innova in the rainbow colorway (forgot the name) & it was not quite full price. I agree it’s a nice writer! And I love the hefty weight! My only complaints is that my cap is very hard to pull of and over time the nib loosens from the section 🤷‍♀️ I do not have any Montegrappa pens yet but I have my eyeballs on one that is “last chance” so I think it’s time to try! I like your idea of staying away from new arrivals and perusing the sales! Good video, thanks!

I bought the Lalage Beaumont Fontyn in medium tan last week at kislux and since receiving it I have been using it and neglecting my designer collection (honeymoon period maybe) , but I was really impressed with the quality and timing, right down to how they used it. Will wear it. I wish they would make this bag in a variety of pinks (i. e. sakura pink). There are actually many options to choose from.

Body armor for school kids ! This world has run amuck! Does anyone remember Noah? They paid no attention until the flood waters came and washed them all away.

Discount code says it won’t work with this item 😢

It's like you try to find any excuse to bring along as many knifes, pens, ... as you can. It gets heavy and it isn't very useful.

Converter won't fit in your F-C, IIRC. I do like F-C nibs a lot.

Enjoying the videos! Thanks for sharing

Interesting, no Spydercos in yalls selections.

You bought a pen for $250?

Minute 4.. by this point it's mostly stuff I'd be arrested for carrying where I live 😅

I'm going to create a YT channel called, GET TO THE POINT. This will not be a podcast. Just straight information in under a minute. 😅

It's like you read my comment (on the last video). I have enough bags that my wife says I have a problem (I have a plastic bin with various bags for different occasions). Thanks for the vid!!

How does it travel? Any questions from TSA on the body armor?

My 1st thoughts about a tactical backpack. I like it. Thanks

Making the work day better one video at a time. Thanks for sharing this with us

loving the Winter Spice