I love history and I like to do the research for each piece in my collection. I like all my fountain pens and I think that a review of a vintage piece should contain a little information about the manufacturer, the design and the overall historical context of their existance on the market. Thank you again for your appreciation and support, Johanna!
Thank you!! I have several Montblanc pens from the 1970s and your video has helped me know what models they are. Mine are mostly stub nibs like some of the ones you showed and they write buttery smooth. I love using them. As you showed, the plastic used was delicate. I have had some cracks around the section holding the nib. And, I have had the clear plastic piece that holds the cartridge and screws into the section piece and the barrel. (Super glue and patience have mended 2 of them.). Mary Kerr
Thanks for posting a very good video. It is interesting how understated the pens from the 1970s were. There was a definite design change after the old Montblanc pen company was sold to Dunhill in 1977. The 144 of the 1980s could be called an attempt to be a more luxury version of the 1950s ones, which fitted-in with Dunhill's view of the company.
Thanks for this very interesting video. I have a 221 as well. I inherited it from my mother. It has the exact same kind of damage like yours. Do you have any tips how to get it fixed?
Dunhill bought it in 1977 and gradually stopped making the lower end pens like the 310, 320, 420, Carrera and 622 and focussed on making the company more of a high end one. They kept the 146 and 149 and began to add new models like the Generation in the late 1970s. I think that Dunhill itself was bought by the Richemont Group, which owns Montblanc today. The Montblanc pens of the 1960s and 1970s were made for all pen users, as they had a much wider range of models at all prices.
@@shellshock10 you can try one made by Pelikan. I bought a decent one with around 5 Euros new from a local stationary store in Brasov - Romania (My home town).
It depends on the market you are selling it. Try to see E-bay the section of sold Montblanc 221 Classics for a market price. In my country Romania the price for such a model varies starting at 60 Euros and for nicer models 130 Euros.
Hello! It is compatible with there type of cartriges made by Pelikan: www.pelikan.com/int/products/writing/supplies-accessories/153-cartridges/65-pelikan-4001-gtp-5.html
@@ThePenCollectorBogdan Thank you so much!! What about a converter size? I fell in love with the pen from watching it in your video, I will be buying one soon, and now that I know what converter works, I’ll be more at ease! May God bless you.
Great review. Thanks for taking the time to share your collection.
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Excellent review! The most thorough Montblanc review I have seen so far from this era. Thank you.
Thank you, Johanna Bishop!
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I really enjoyed this video, interesting and informative. Thank you.
I appreciate you sharing your collection and your explanation of the different models.
Great video.
Glad you like them! I hope you will watch other videos on my channel.
Have a nice day! 😊
By the way- your reviews and postings are my favorite. I love the education and historical value.
I love history and I like to do the research for each piece in my collection. I like all my fountain pens and I think that a review of a vintage piece should contain a little information about the manufacturer, the design and the overall historical context of their existance on the market.
Thank you again for your appreciation and support, Johanna!
I just got a vintage 320.. it's super pleasant to write with!! it's my first mb and I'm excited to try more in the future
Congratulations for your buy! I love vintage Montblancs!
I wish you to use your 320 in good health!
Thank you!
Thank you!! I have several Montblanc pens from the 1970s and your video has helped me know what models they are. Mine are mostly stub nibs like some of the ones you showed and they write buttery smooth. I love using them. As you showed, the plastic used was delicate. I have had some cracks around the section holding the nib. And, I have had the clear plastic piece that holds the cartridge and screws into the section piece and the barrel. (Super glue and patience have mended 2 of them.). Mary Kerr
Thanks for posting a very good video. It is interesting how understated the pens from the 1970s were. There was a definite design change after the old Montblanc pen company was sold to Dunhill in 1977. The 144 of the 1980s could be called an attempt to be a more luxury version of the 1950s ones, which fitted-in with Dunhill's view of the company.
I did not know about the Dunhill ownership. Interesting point abou the 1980's MB Meisterstück 144. 👍
CB Thank you for this information!
Thanks for this very interesting video. I have a 221 as well. I inherited it from my mother. It has the exact same kind of damage like yours. Do you have any tips how to get it fixed?
Dunhill bought it in 1977 and gradually stopped making the lower end pens like the 310, 320, 420, Carrera and 622 and focussed on making the company more of a high end one. They kept the 146 and 149 and began to add new models like the Generation in the late 1970s. I think that Dunhill itself was bought by the Richemont Group, which owns Montblanc today. The Montblanc pens of the 1960s and 1970s were made for all pen users, as they had a much wider range of models at all prices.
I like the Montblanc fountain pens of the 1960s and 1970s because they are affordable and have wonderful nibs.
Do you know what kind of converter would fit one of those vintage pens?
@@ThePenCollectorBogdan do you recommend any converters ? I am looking into buying one.
@@shellshock10 you can try one made by Pelikan. I bought a decent one with around 5 Euros new from a local stationary store in Brasov - Romania (My home town).
@@ThePenCollectorBogdan thank you so much, May God bless you.
Good review. Thanks!
please do a full review of the 254 model, you didn't show the nib and other features of this lovely pen 🙏
@@kenshinhimura3014 you can see the review here:
ua-cam.com/video/kRUbS5rpyqo/v-deo.html
@@ThePenCollectorBogdan thank you
Hello sir. Thank you for your video. What would you approximate my 1980s 221 Classic is worth?
It depends on the market you are selling it. Try to see E-bay the section of sold Montblanc 221 Classics for a market price.
In my country Romania the price for such a model varies starting at 60 Euros and for nicer models 130 Euros.
@@ThePenCollectorBogdan That’s kind of you for answering. Many thanks.
I would like to purchase my first vintage Montblanc pen. Do you recommend for example 320? Or another model?
I would recommend a Montblanc Meisterstück 146. I know it is expensive but I think you will enjoy it for the rest of your life.
@@ThePenCollectorBogdan It is too big for me (my hands). Maybe 146?
@@mariusz_kozlowski yes. Not the big 149 Diplomat but the 146 Le Grand is a great fountain pen.
What is the “international” cartridge size for the red 221P?
Hello! It is compatible with there type of cartriges made by Pelikan:
www.pelikan.com/int/products/writing/supplies-accessories/153-cartridges/65-pelikan-4001-gtp-5.html
@@ThePenCollectorBogdan Thank you so much!! What about a converter size? I fell in love with the pen from watching it in your video, I will be buying one soon, and now that I know what converter works, I’ll be more at ease! May God bless you.
@@shellshock10I got a 221P from Japan, any internetational converter will do. I got a Faber-Castell one as it was the cheapest.
@@shellshock10hh
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