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      01-08-2016, 01:22 PM   #1
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Alternatives to Mont Blanc

Its time to replace my trusty pen - but every man and his dog has the Mont Blanc now. Any thoughts on this?

http://www.cross.com/en/GB/townsend-...point-pen.aspx

I fancy something with a bit of personality but not OTT.
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      01-08-2016, 01:41 PM   #2
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      01-08-2016, 01:47 PM   #3
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Thats a nice set you've got there
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I use pens collected from shows, promo's or anything.

Haven't purchased a pen for home / work for 5+ years now
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I use pens collected from shows, promo's or anything.

Haven't purchased a pen for home / work for 5+ years now
Ditto, some are actually really good quality.

That and pens are wasted on left handlers


I guess Saleman need decent pens n stuff.
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I guess Saleman need decent pens n stuff.
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I use pens collected from shows, promo's or anything.

Haven't purchased a pen for home / work for 5+ years now
Ditto, some are actually really good quality.

That and pens are wasted on left handlers


I guess Saleman need decent pens n stuff.
Exactly. Have one decent one that refills from pens from MK Casino fit into. I might have a stash that I acquired.

Last lot I got had changed design mind so now need to look for a different source.
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How much for a fecking pen! Seriously, whats the point! (pun intended)
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Prefer a crayon myself

Great for writing AND colouring in
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      01-08-2016, 04:19 PM   #10
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Pens, WTF are they!?

Oh I remember, they're what we used before computers & ipads!
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This is what christmas is for!
I'm the sort of person that if i want something i go buy it which makes it very hard for people to buy for me.
Every year i just ask for a nice pen.
I now have quite a nice collection of Cross, Parker and Schaffer pens
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Thats a nice set you've got there
Said the Vicar to the ......

Just get another MB Jimbo, you know you want another!
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Can't beat a MB if you ask me.
I've a Miester thingy fountain pen, and two roller balls. Brilliant pens.
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If you fancy a fountain, give Lamy or Pilot a go - can get prestigious, premium models but from the bottom of the range up, they write superbly.

The Lamy Al-Star's I have write better than the Cartier in my collection. It cost less than 5% of the Cartier! However, the best pen I have is a Pilot Demonstrator - clear body with integrated reservoir - so lovely to look at, especially when combined with a J Herbin ink; currently using Stormy Grey which I'd grey-black with gold coloured particles - adds an amazing shimmer like a metallic paint - a Citrine Black almost!!

Hunt out a Pilot or Lamy, I guarantee you won't be disappointed and your budget will go much further. Especially if you already have a "statement" pen (MB).
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My handwriting is so poor, anything other than a Bic biro is overkill
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MB for 10+ years now - well made; nice to write with.

Like many things, depends whether you value function over form. Anyone fancy part-Xing their F3X for a Dacia ?
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My handwriting is so poor, anything other than a Bic biro is overkill
Same here, most I do is use one for my signature (although a lot I sign electronically).

Note taking and meeting minutes are for PA's etc.

Everything else is electronic.

Being left handed fountain pens have always been 'fun' to use lol.
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BMW sent me this as a Mont Blanc replacement. Yes, that tip is CF.
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I used our Sales Directors MB pen to open a delivery, he wasn't too happy about it It had a terrible Toroiseshell thing going on. Ugh.

I quite the mimimalist style Porsche pens (but the options are crazy )
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I used our Sales Directors MB pen to open a delivery, he wasn't too happy about it It had a terrible Toroiseshell thing going on. Ugh.

I quite the mimimalist style Porsche pens (but the options are crazy )
http://www.shortlist.com/style/acces...solid-gold-pen

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