It was a day for two fountain pens from the Montblanc Great Writers series — the Hemingway and the Faulkner.
I am going to a bullfight in Madrid next month — I think it is time to read Hemingway’s classic work on the subject. ...
Very nice pieces...
My favorites are the Borghese and the Peter The Great. In the Writers Series I really like the Schiller, the Verne (which I do not have surprisingly), and the Proust (which I don't have neither)!
Ahh, another piece I like. The Saint Exupery.
Really like that steampunk rivet look on the Saint Exupery. I only have the Schiller in a ballpoint, but it's a sweet pen. Wished I had the fountain pen. But honestly, I wouldn't use the fountain pen if I had it. Too many fountain pens, and they all need ...
I am a big fan too of some specific MB LE such as the Hemingway…
…but also some other coral ones such as this ref 214 from 1950 (from the Danish period of MB) or this Parker Duofold from 1928 (US version). I must have some more pics hidden somewhere in my hard disk if you are interested I can look for them and post the...
Was there many decades ago...
...and saw a bull fight. Very interesting experience, and Spain is a great place for many reasons...
Been collecting fountain pens since 1974 ...
... long before watches. The Hemingway is my second favorite Montblanc, behind only the 1992 Lorenzo de Medici limited edition. Would love to own one or both someday, but they're out of reach and I have many other beautiful pens to enjoy. Lately, my inter...
Great looking pens - thanks for the picture!
My current favourite is a 149 but with the flexible calligraphy nib. I can't do calligraphy but the flex nib gives a wonderful springy feel, which is great for long writing sessions. All the best, Jon
I really like such pen-related posts for both their artistic and educational value 👌🏽
I’m not sure how often you use the various pens you showcase, but if there’s ever a chance to share something about the different inks you’ve enjoyed then that would also be an interesting topic, IMHO. Thanks for sharing these two beautiful pieces.