Mont Blanc Meisterstuck 149 Fountain Pen

I have owned three MB Meisterstuck fountain pens, and have used one since the 1970's. One was stolen; the other two I keep at my desk. There is no substitute for a fountain pen, and a really good one like the Mont Blanc is a great investment. Writing in ball point, roller ball and other modern devices appears lame beside the confident, fluid strokes of a good fountain pen. It surprises me how many people will concern themselves with the very best in wrist watches and tailoring, and then sign their correspondence with a dime store ball point. As all fountain pen users know, the longer you use a good fountain pen the better it conforms with your writing style and the smoother your handwriting becomes. This is especially true of the Mont Blancs whose nibs are like jewellery. Don't lend your pen to anybody else to write with once you've broken it in - it will scratch. They are sensitive to the ink you put in them too, and should periodically be refilled with fresh ink (preferably the Mont Blanc brand.) It also helps to flush your pen about once a year with a dilute solution of household ammonia in water. With care, your Mont Blanc will last longer than you will and help add pleasure to your penmanship and distinction to your correspondence.