Montblanc Shopping Experience Win

rovermark · 2011-05-22T21:19:20Z

Rovermark shares his Montblanc shopping spree win, detailing his choices of pens, tie bar, and wallet from the Rodeo Drive boutique.

Rovermark's post celebrates his win in a Montblanc and PuristSPro contest, detailing his shopping experience at the Montblanc Rodeo Drive Boutique. This article highlights the range of Montblanc's luxury products beyond watches, offering a glimpse into the brand's appeal to collectors of fine writing instruments and accessories.

Some of you may remember a contest that mkt33 posted back in April. Turns out I was the winner of the $1,000 shopping experience. I wanted to offer my thanks to Montblanc, PuristSPro, and mkt33. Also I would like to offer special thanks to Eric Holtzman, the Manager of the Montblanc Rodeo Drive Boutique and his staff for making my shopping experience so pleasurable. I selected a fountain pen, rollerball pen, tie bar, and wallet. Montblanc has some really great products and I expect I'll be shopping there again.

This message has been edited by mkt33 on 2011-05-23 11:38:10

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Montblanc's fountain pen models have evolved, with the 'Classique' name now referring to the former Chopin 145, which features a wider barrel and a screw cap, distinguishing it from the discontinued Classique 144 with its pull-off cap.
Montblanc's Extra Fine (EF) nibs are noted for being relatively wide, often comparable to other brands' fine nibs, which is an important consideration for fountain pen users.
The author prefers starting with a converter for new fountain pens to test ink and pen compatibility, and favors Sailor Jentle Black ink, finding Montblanc's own black ink to be less dark.
Montblanc offers a variety of products beyond watches, including fountain pens, rollerball pens, tie bars, and wallets, all of which are appreciated for their quality.
The author has a diverse collection of ink cartridges from brands like Pelikan, Aurora, Private Reserve, Montblanc, Waterman, and Visconti, with Visconti cartridges being a favorite despite their non-standard shape.

The Discussion

Davo

May 23, 2011

Congratulations!

You certainly picked some fine accessories there. Next, you should pick up a MB leather pen case. They're excellent!

rovermark

May 23, 2011

Thanks Davo.

At some point I probably will buy one of their pen cases for my Montblanc fountain pens. The pen I just got is my second. A couple years ago I inherited a Montblanc fountain pen from a friend's estate.

mkt33

May 23, 2011

Congrats! Glad to know it went to a Purist...It was a "global"

facebook contest. Looks like nice goodies... hope to see you at IGOTT 2 wearing/carrying them! Best, Mike PS_ now you just need a nice MB watch to complete the ensemble

rovermark

May 23, 2011

Thanks Mike.

You will be seeing the tie bar and rollerball at IGOTT2. I'll probably still be using my Dunhill wallet (nice and broken-in). As for the fountain pen I usually reserve them for use at home since I have had some "incidents" involving ink and clothing in the past : (

amanico

May 23, 2011

WOW! There are some lucky guys out there! Congratulations on you, and thanks to MB.

rovermark

May 23, 2011

Thanks Nicolas.

When I received the email notifying me I had won I was shocked. I never win contests. Thanks again to Montblanc and PuristSPro.

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