[jaemc]

I'm looking for a present for my grandfather. Looking around I see threads for watches, wallets and etc. Does anybody know much about nice pens?

I was thinking about : Montblanc Meisterstuck Platinum Plate Hommage 5029 W.A. Mozart Fountain Pen (http://www.jomashop.com/montblanc-meisterstuck-hommage-5029.html)

Anybody have hookups anywhere?

[StylinRed]

ur best bet is to look on ebay for reputable dealers


but there are quite a few good shops in vancouver for pens with similar pricing as you can find online, i like Perks Pens (http://www.perksperks.com/) when i shop locally << on Cambie great lil shop and prices etc

if you use the search you can find a few threads discussing the local shops etc


if you want to shop around online you can check out this site too Fine Pens, Ladies & Men's Watches, Mont Blanc Fountain Pens, Longines Watches | WorldLux.com (http://www.worldlux.com/) (its in seattle) they've usually got coupon codes online that you can find

Pen Boutique | Fine Pens, Writing Instruments | Montblanc pens, Mont Blanc Pens, Cartier pens, Cross pens, fountain pens, Rollerball Pens, waterman pens, parker pens, pelikan pens (http://www.penboutique.com/)

Fountain Pen Specialists established 2000: The Writing Desk. Fountain Pens and Fine Writing Instruments, Fountain Pen Ink, Quality Stationery and Premium Writing Accessories. (http://www.thewritingdesk.co.uk/) << usually get my ink from there lots of options great prices



Im not a fan of Mont Blanc imo you can get nicer pens @ that price from Pelikan / Faber-Castell but a lot of ppl know MontBlanc so i guess they do make for good gifts :) i got my bff a starwalker when he became a realtor and it looks rather nice (with that "floating" logo on the tip)

[6793026]

first of all, be sure that you're getting something the person wants and something he will use.
fountain pens are expensive and they are a bit more maintenance than a regular pen. I actually did a lot of research and got the John Lennon special edition for my dad. 1) he doesn't like a cap on his pens and 2) he doesn't like fountain because he prefers to use it daily therefore 3) ball point was the only way to go.

anyhoo, ebay was a great choice and online US shopping is great. good luck.