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fully transparent Pelikan 400 worth, and when was it produced?","b":"other manufacturers","c":"Other manufacturers","v":3226,"r":6,"ts":1304957194},{"id":11788,"q":"Which carrier material lies under the platinum coating of the Montblanc Meisterstück Platinum Edition, e.g. on model 161?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":2872,"r":13,"ts":1220298421},{"id":3948,"q":"What experiences are there with the handmade fountain pens by Stefan Fink from Hamburg?","b":"other manufacturers","c":"Other manufacturers","v":3470,"r":1,"ts":1125228050},{"id":3878,"q":"Is there information on the French fountain pen manufacturer Mor (or Mor's) from Paris?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Other manufacturers","v":3367,"r":3,"ts":1124723118},{"id":13996,"q":"Is it more worthwhile when collecting Montblanc Limited Editions (Writers Edition) to complete existing LEs, fill gaps in the year sequence or buy exclusively according to taste?","b":"Limited 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engraving on a Montblanc 149 gold nib mean?","b":"Fountain-pen nibs","c":"General questions on writing instruments","v":3363,"r":2,"ts":1330790108},{"id":14118,"q":"How does a nib exchange on a new Montblanc 149 proceed, and what costs are to be expected?","b":"Fountain-pen nibs","c":"General questions on writing instruments","v":3312,"r":3,"ts":1486086958},{"id":5759,"q":"What advantages does the fitting of an individually made (customized) nib, e.g. by John Mottishaw, bring compared to a standard nib?","b":"Fountain-pen nibs","c":"General questions on writing instruments","v":3308,"r":3,"ts":1142442436},{"id":12294,"q":"How does one classify an old Montblanc Safety with imprint \"4M\", octagonal overlay (585 hallmark) and heart nib?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":2957,"r":10,"ts":1245183448},{"id":5035,"q":"Does a Montblanc pen stand with plug-on cap cause abrasion marks on the barrel of the 149, and how does one best store the fountain pen in it?","b":"Storage and care of writing instruments","c":"General questions on writing instruments","v":3305,"r":3,"ts":1136216070},{"id":4282,"q":"Should one use various ink colours one after the other in the same fountain pen, or rather use a separate fountain pen for each colour?","b":"Ink","c":"General questions on writing instruments","v":3293,"r":3,"ts":1127504210},{"id":5001,"q":"How does one tell whether a Montblanc Meisterstück 146 with gold nib M from the 1980s is genuine if no serial number is visible on the clip ring?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":3036,"r":8,"ts":1135862101},{"id":985,"q":"Is a Montblanc Solid Gold 146 genuine that is stamped only on the cap with \"750\" and on the clip with a serial number?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":3034,"r":8,"ts":1100026822},{"id":14213,"q":"Does the Montblanc Meisterstück Solitaire Ramses II also come without a silver hallmark, and does the weight distribution of the vermeil and brass variants differ?","b":"Identifying 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pens?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":3070,"r":7,"ts":1118435603},{"id":11292,"q":"Is it normal that black ink (Cross/Pelikan) loses gas in the bottle and the colour particles flocculate?","b":"Ink","c":"General questions on writing instruments","v":3120,"r":6,"ts":1211315925},{"id":9334,"q":"What experiences are there with the online dealer www.fuellhalter.de (Blankenhorn, Frankenthal), especially as an official Montblanc dealer?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":3114,"r":6,"ts":1185020390},{"id":7028,"q":"Are the nibs of the Montblanc models 12, 22 and 32 interchangeable, and how does one repair a damaged nib on a 32 with the appearance of a 12?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":3093,"r":6,"ts":1161704590},{"id":10508,"q":"Which fountain pens under 350 euros are suitable as a poppy, monochrome red or yellow second pen with piston filling alongside a Montblanc 146?","b":"other manufacturers","c":"Other 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is it commercially available?","b":"Limited Editions","c":"Montblanc","v":3080,"r":6,"ts":1345575986},{"id":9103,"q":"Why does the ink of a Montblanc 145 dry up significantly faster after a warranty repair of the grip section, and how can the writing flow be restored?","b":"Fountain-pen nibs","c":"General questions on writing instruments","v":3122,"r":5,"ts":1182416634},{"id":14215,"q":"How does one change the refill in the Montblanc Leonardo da Vinci click ballpoint and which refill fits?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":3171,"r":4,"ts":1539004419},{"id":11814,"q":"How does one tell on a blindly auctioned Montblanc whether it is a 146 Le Grand with M nib, and what costs arise for a later nib exchange?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":2719,"r":13,"ts":1220897982},{"id":13255,"q":"How long does a piston filling on the Pelikan Souverän M600 last for everyday student use with longer exam papers?","b":"Ink","c":"General questions on writing 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about ten years ago and production discontinued?","b":"other manufacturers","c":"Other manufacturers","v":3283,"r":1,"ts":1200223103},{"id":46,"q":"What is behind the article on writing culture in the Rheinischer Merkur and which materials such as galalith are mentioned therein?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":3131,"r":4,"ts":1087713688},{"id":12966,"q":"How do the nib widths M and B compare with each other at Montblanc, Pelikan and Caran d'Ache?","b":"Fountain-pen nibs","c":"General questions on writing instruments","v":3280,"r":1,"ts":1311869493},{"id":4937,"q":"Where can the Montblanc Donation Pen Leonard Bernstein still be obtained?","b":"Limited Editions","c":"Montblanc","v":3076,"r":5,"ts":1135011779},{"id":7326,"q":"Which Montblanc model is a fountain pen with satinated grip section, silver-shiny barrel, relief-like star and 585 gold nib?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":2875,"r":9,"ts":1164287544},{"id":13290,"q":"How can ink from small ink bottles like the Montblanc 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euros?","b":"other manufacturers","c":"Other manufacturers","v":2712,"r":12,"ts":1361368407},{"id":6561,"q":"Which leads fit the Montblanc Pix 72 propelling pencil and how can the poorly working press mechanism be made workable again?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":3061,"r":5,"ts":1154906130},{"id":13288,"q":"Is it worth buying a Montblanc Artisan Edition Picasso when only a particular individual number out of 91 examples is available?","b":"Limited Editions","c":"Montblanc","v":3108,"r":4,"ts":1351939809},{"id":14097,"q":"How can a supposedly golden Kaweco fountain pen from the 1940s with 585 stamp and WARRANTED nib be classified and evaluated?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Other manufacturers","v":3055,"r":5,"ts":1478942354},{"id":13260,"q":"What distinguishes the new Kaweco AL Sport Roh model, what does it cost, and is it recommendable despite the smooth grip section?","b":"other manufacturers","c":"Other 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Prêt-à-porter der Schreibgeräte\" by Werner Meier?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Other manufacturers","v":2971,"r":6,"ts":1337160682},{"id":14137,"q":"How can an inherited A.W. Faber pen 922 EF and a Faber-Castell pencil be classified and dated?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Other manufacturers","v":3021,"r":5,"ts":1495909012},{"id":13090,"q":"How does one change the nib of a Parker 75 Sterling Cisele and where does one get replacement nibs?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Other manufacturers","v":2920,"r":7,"ts":1330548011},{"id":6361,"q":"Which model is a Montblanc fountain pen with plug-on cap, gold ring with \"Mont Blanc Germany\" and a plain 585 nib engraving?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":2967,"r":6,"ts":1151396587},{"id":13367,"q":"How does one restore and repair a Montblanc 146 from the 1950s with a celluloid body, damaged clip and broken screw thread?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":2867,"r":8,"ts":1363182473},{"id":5346,"q":"Is it worth redeeming a Montblanc Meisterstück Platinum 145 via the Lufthansa Miles & More programme, and is the model designation correct?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":2814,"r":9,"ts":1139251969},{"id":619,"q":"Are there now also counterfeits of the Montblanc Limited Edition Imperial Dragon?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":3109,"r":3,"ts":1097414680},{"id":13312,"q":"Can a company engraving be removed from the clip of a Montblanc StarWalker or polished out?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":3098,"r":3,"ts":1355084596},{"id":12795,"q":"Is it normal that the spiral or spring in the converter of a Montblanc 145 rattles loose after cleaning?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":3194,"r":1,"ts":1295712624},{"id":191,"q":"How does one store fountain pens with cork seals over a longer period so that the seal does not become porous?","b":"Storage and care of writing instruments","c":"General questions on writing instruments","v":3143,"r":2,"ts":1089220551},{"id":12267,"q":"Were there genuine demonstrator models of the Montblanc 244, and can celluloid be deliberately lightened or made transparent through sun exposure?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":2837,"r":8,"ts":1242658720},{"id":"j219","q":"What does the illustrated volume \"Im Schreiben zu Haus. Wie Schriftsteller zu Werke gehen\" by Herlinde Koelbl offer in terms of content on writing habits and writing instruments?","b":"Articles","c":"Articles from the collector portal","v":3225,"r":0,"ts":1223839934},{"id":7215,"q":"How does one make a stuck rotary mechanism of a Montblanc 334 1/2 or 332 workable again?","b":"Storage and care of writing instruments","c":"General questions on writing instruments","v":3074,"r":3,"ts":1163334519},{"id":10548,"q":"What to do with a new Pelikan Souverän M600 with M nib that shows writing problems despite good ink flow?","b":"Fountain-pen nibs","c":"General questions on writing instruments","v":3170,"r":1,"ts":1199630266},{"id":4980,"q":"Which letter paper is suitable for fountain pens with a broad nib if the writing image on structured laid paper is unsatisfactory?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":3117,"r":2,"ts":1135517491},{"id":6166,"q":"Are vintage Montblancs like the 344 also counterfeited, and what should one heed with suspicious eBay offers from China?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":2867,"r":7,"ts":1147444411},{"id":3222,"q":"Are a Montblanc fountain pen and ballpoint with a striking silver ring under the cap thread genuine?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":2761,"r":9,"ts":1119511004},{"id":4809,"q":"In which original packaging was the Montblanc 149 with silver rings from the 1950s delivered?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":2959,"r":5,"ts":1133520664},{"id":12945,"q":"What is the background story of the Montblanc edition limited to 5 pieces, presented in 2011 in the Paris fashion shop Colette?","b":"Limited Editions","c":"Montblanc","v":2958,"r":5,"ts":1308499151},{"id":2133,"q":"How can one tell whether a silvery-looking vintage pen is actually made of silver?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Other manufacturers","v":3107,"r":2,"ts":1110801086},{"id":3785,"q":"How does one prevent the barrel of a plug-on cap fountain pen like the Aurora Optima from coming loose by itself in the inside jacket pocket?","b":"other manufacturers","c":"Other manufacturers","v":2952,"r":5,"ts":1123696470},{"id":6604,"q":"How does one recognise counterfeits of the Montblanc Writers Edition Jules Verne?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":3040,"r":3,"ts":1155209830},{"id":9536,"q":"Where can one find a Montblanc ballpoint from the \"Eleventh Finger\" series as a replacement for a stolen heirloom?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":2888,"r":6,"ts":1187266272},{"id":9620,"q":"How old is a Montblanc ballpoint whose refill is extended via a side lever in the clip?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":2835,"r":7,"ts":1188847455},{"id":125,"q":"What does the nib width \"S\" mean on Montblanc fountain pens?","b":"Fountain-pen nibs","c":"General questions on writing instruments","v":3132,"r":1,"ts":1088616100},{"id":13271,"q":"How is the ink line of Scribal Work Shop, e.g. the variant Nessie, to be classified?","b":"Ink","c":"General questions on writing 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does one not get along with Montblanc Meisterstücks (149, 146) despite repeated nib exchanges, and glide better with other brands?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":2814,"r":7,"ts":1175359695},{"id":7146,"q":"Does fountain-pen ink have a use-by date, and can decades-old ink from eBay offers still be used?","b":"Ink","c":"General questions on writing instruments","v":3058,"r":2,"ts":1162455175},{"id":3340,"q":"How are the gilded desk accessories of the Spanish brand El Casco to be classified?","b":"other manufacturers","c":"Other manufacturers","v":3005,"r":3,"ts":1121094391},{"id":4999,"q":"What information is there on the Lamy 67P, and what is it worth today?","b":"other manufacturers","c":"Other manufacturers","v":2905,"r":5,"ts":1135856942},{"id":13397,"q":"How is a Montblanc 134 with a foreign stainless-steel nib and imprint \"DRP 652405\" to be classified in time?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":2855,"r":6,"ts":1370005203},{"id":14225,"q":"Which model is an unknown older fountain pen from family possessions?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":3003,"r":3,"ts":1562151020},{"id":1538,"q":"What does the serial-number marking \"S/0503\" on a Montblanc Agatha Christie mean?","b":"Limited Editions","c":"Montblanc","v":2901,"r":5,"ts":1105204876},{"id":2631,"q":"Is the \"Perfect Pencil\" by Graf von Faber-Castell, limited to 99 pieces, worth the asking collector's price?","b":"other manufacturers","c":"Other manufacturers","v":2951,"r":4,"ts":1113851596},{"id":3490,"q":"Is it worth bidding on the rare Montblanc 162 rollerball from the 75th Anniversary Edition on eBay?","b":"Limited Editions","c":"Montblanc","v":2851,"r":6,"ts":1122116159},{"id":329,"q":"Do two nib variants in 14kt and 18kt gold actually exist on the Montblanc 147 of the Special Anniversary Edition, and how does that come about?","b":"Limited Editions","c":"Montblanc","v":2948,"r":4,"ts":1091448773},{"id":2015,"q":"Where can one obtain acrylic or plexiglass blocks for presenting a Montblanc collection in the showcase?","b":"Storage and care of writing instruments","c":"General questions on writing instruments","v":2948,"r":4,"ts":1109935817},{"id":1390,"q":"Until when were Montblanc 144s with a flat feed produced?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":2890,"r":5,"ts":1103757786},{"id":1361,"q":"Is the peeling of the rubber coating on a Montblanc StarWalker Rubber a normal sign of wear or a counterfeit indicator?","b":"Storage and care of writing instruments","c":"General questions on writing instruments","v":2938,"r":4,"ts":1103195899},{"id":1997,"q":"What information, factory and ID numbers as well as prices are known about the Montblanc Meisterstuck watch (Quartz and Solid Gold Automatic)?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":2738,"r":8,"ts":1109792282},{"id":10151,"q":"How does one rinse a Montblanc 146 piston filler in order to remove blue ink completely?","b":"Storage and care of writing instruments","c":"General 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customer card with services exist for Richemont or Montblanc collectors, and what advantages does it offer?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":2775,"r":7,"ts":1118217853},{"id":6649,"q":"What advantages do inks of other manufacturers (Private Reserve, Noodler, Pelikan, Waterman, Lamy) offer over Montblanc ink for Montblanc fountain pens?","b":"Ink","c":"General questions on writing instruments","v":2972,"r":3,"ts":1155726755},{"id":13982,"q":"How does one identify a Montblanc lever filler without clear type designation, with a striped green ink window and nib reading \"4810 14 CT\"?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":2920,"r":4,"ts":1430263993},{"id":4753,"q":"Which Solitaire versions existed of the LeGrand rollerball 162, and is the sterling-silver variant genuine?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":2665,"r":9,"ts":1133124145},{"id":12819,"q":"What collector value does a Montblanc Writers Edition Alexandre Dumas ballpoint with the \"wrong\" signature have, and what should one watch out for when buying?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":3015,"r":2,"ts":1298875370},{"id":975,"q":"Of what material is a Montblanc 149 from the 1970s made, and which polishing and cleaning method is suitable?","b":"Storage and care of writing instruments","c":"General questions on writing instruments","v":3014,"r":2,"ts":1099996758},{"id":150,"q":"What contents and highlights does the new Montblanc writing-instrument brochure offer, and what does the UNICEF special packaging of the 149 cost?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":2862,"r":5,"ts":1088762564},{"id":1126,"q":"Where can one have a used Montblanc Charles Dickens cleaned and signs of use on the precious resin polished out?","b":"Storage and care of writing instruments","c":"General questions on writing instruments","v":2903,"r":4,"ts":1101132225},{"id":9152,"q":"Where can one currently acquire a Montblanc Jules Verne fountain pen or pencil, and at what price level?","b":"Limited 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Parker Jack-Knife Safety 20 Lucky Curve made of hard rubber with button filling classified and assessed in the collector market?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Other manufacturers","v":2946,"r":3,"ts":1373141950},{"id":10794,"q":"What value can be set for a rare Montblanc L129 (Meisterstück, ca. 1936), and which cap-ring configuration is original?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":2590,"r":10,"ts":1203016207},{"id":828,"q":"Which new StarWalker counterfeits are currently appearing?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":2689,"r":8,"ts":1099033572},{"id":8341,"q":"Which Montblanc model is a twist-action ballpoint with two rings at the cap end, and what value is appropriate?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":2788,"r":6,"ts":1174085458},{"id":3495,"q":"Are pressure and scratch marks on the barrel of a Montblanc Hommage à Chopin from putting on the cap a reason for complaint?","b":"Montblanc — 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inscription?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":2757,"r":6,"ts":1183566784},{"id":14065,"q":"Which versions, edition size and prices does the Montblanc Writers Edition 2016 William Shakespeare have?","b":"Limited Editions","c":"Montblanc","v":2956,"r":2,"ts":1467896906},{"id":74,"q":"Where can one find information on Cartier writing instruments and their Limited Editions?","b":"other manufacturers","c":"Other manufacturers","v":2855,"r":4,"ts":1087989178},{"id":6910,"q":"Which letter paper and envelopes are suitable for high-quality fountain pens, without felting up the nib?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":2800,"r":5,"ts":1160153683},{"id":14166,"q":"Who was the manufacturer of the writing instruments with the clip inscription \"Partner\" from the 1920s?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Other manufacturers","v":2792,"r":5,"ts":1504112925},{"id":804,"q":"Is a freely movable small spring in the ink tank of the Montblanc Kafka normal, and what function does it have?","b":"Limited 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cap without ring engraving a Montblanc 252, and what approximate value is to be set?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":2775,"r":5,"ts":1111399490},{"id":13187,"q":"Which fountain-pen model with rotary mechanism is a light, faded piece with imprint \"4M\", and how is such a fountain pen filled?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":2824,"r":4,"ts":1342179612},{"id":5119,"q":"What characterises the Montblanc anniversary edition \"Meisterstück Solitaire Mammoth 100\" for the 100-year jubilee, and in what edition size or at what price does it appear?","b":"Limited Editions","c":"Montblanc","v":2922,"r":2,"ts":1137084148},{"id":11727,"q":"How does one best photograph writing instruments (fountain pens, ballpoints) for appealing, high-resolution shots?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":2672,"r":7,"ts":1218900157},{"id":440,"q":"Since when has the Montblanc Meisterstück 145 been produced, and why was the 144 discontinued in the classic variant but continued in special editions?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":2920,"r":2,"ts":1093955565},{"id":13878,"q":"Can a 40-year-old, visually impeccable Geha ink (royal blue) still be used without hesitation in modern fountain pens?","b":"Ink","c":"General questions on writing instruments","v":2969,"r":1,"ts":1401962383},{"id":12891,"q":"Is the online shop \"montblancpens-shop.com\" with conspicuously low Montblanc prices reputable, and how can one determine the owner of a web domain?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":2568,"r":9,"ts":1303279992},{"id":104,"q":"Which variants of the Montblanc 149 existed in the course of production (materials, nibs, lettering), and over which periods?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":2817,"r":4,"ts":1088525292},{"id":12330,"q":"Are a Montblanc Pix ballpoint and its unusually simple packaging to be evaluated as original goods or counterfeit?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":2867,"r":3,"ts":1248991141},{"id":2530,"q":"What can the cause be when the forum system reports new private messages but the inbox shows none?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":2665,"r":7,"ts":1113148392},{"id":13824,"q":"What information on dating, variant distinction and collector value of a Montblanc Meisterstück 254 (e.g. with advertising imprint like AEG or DüWAG) can be given?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":2863,"r":3,"ts":1390469181},{"id":6562,"q":"Are auctioned Montblanc baseball caps (with MB logo) generally originals, and are they official advertising articles?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":2757,"r":5,"ts":1154962772},{"id":10011,"q":"Which model is a green-striped Montblanc fountain pen with 14C-585 nib, about 13 cm long and a cap band, presumably from Spain?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":2707,"r":6,"ts":1193757316},{"id":14032,"q":"Is it normal on a Montblanc Patron of the Arts Copernicus that the two middle sections and the cap ring sit loosely and are rotatable?","b":"Limited 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should be used to optimise writing feel and ink flow?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":2599,"r":8,"ts":1120311317},{"id":3866,"q":"Is the English dealer penhome.co.uk trustworthy, and how can one remove sticky soiling from a Montblanc Madame Pompadour with porcelain cap?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":2648,"r":7,"ts":1124395735},{"id":12555,"q":"Is an old Pelikan fountain pen with a golden body, 14C OF nib and Pelikan logo an original Pelikan or a jeweller's/goldsmith's work?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":2798,"r":4,"ts":1270998136},{"id":14202,"q":"Are Montblanc Meisterstück 146s with real piston mechanism (without converter) counterfeited, and how does one proceed with a stiff piston?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":2741,"r":5,"ts":1527360312},{"id":1099,"q":"Which features currently help in recognising typical Montblanc counterfeits (StarWalker, Meisterstück, Scenium) on online platforms like eBay?","b":"Identifying 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Meisterstück 138 (seal, cap, star, nib determination), and how can the originality of the nib be ascertained?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":2733,"r":5,"ts":1130673519},{"id":7930,"q":"Which information is there on the Asian Montblanc edition with the Han Wu Ti nib, especially on edition size, material and availability?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":2581,"r":8,"ts":1170258201},{"id":955,"q":"How accommodating is Montblanc with the nib exchange of an unused fountain pen acquired on eBay, and what costs are to be reckoned with?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":2728,"r":5,"ts":1099828414},{"id":1861,"q":"How is an avatar picture in the forum profile correctly uploaded and displayed beside the posts, if activation causes problems?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":2628,"r":7,"ts":1108231282},{"id":12900,"q":"Is a BB nib on the Montblanc 149/146 suitable for everyday use as a heavy writer, or is it rather intended for signatures?","b":"Montblanc — 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Montblanc 149 (presumably from the 1950s) be prepared for longer storage, and what does an ink leak mean?","b":"Storage and care of writing instruments","c":"General questions on writing instruments","v":2816,"r":3,"ts":1105131403},{"id":2849,"q":"Did Montblanc pencils of the Writers Edition Dumas exist individually really only with son's signature, or also with father's signature?","b":"Limited Editions","c":"Montblanc","v":2715,"r":5,"ts":1115829036},{"id":14157,"q":"How can one distinguish between original and counterfeit on inherited Montblanc writing instruments (Scott Fitzgerald, Cervantes, further Meisterstücks)?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":2713,"r":5,"ts":1502379514},{"id":14183,"q":"How does one recognise a counterfeit of the Montblanc 145 by nib, serial number and converter?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":2662,"r":6,"ts":1512142942},{"id":12246,"q":"Which ink cartridges are compatible with which fountain pens (e.g. Faber-Castell platinum-plated), and where does one find a corresponding overview?","b":"Ink","c":"General questions on writing instruments","v":2810,"r":3,"ts":1240893531},{"id":6389,"q":"How does the filling mechanism of old French fountain pens like \"Stylox Pulseuir M 190\" or \"Stylomine 303V\" work, and where can specialist information be found?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Other manufacturers","v":2909,"r":1,"ts":1151486083},{"id":14033,"q":"What market value does an S.T. 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series usual?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":2680,"r":5,"ts":1100435571},{"id":13832,"q":"Which converters and cartridges fit a Sheaffer Targa Slim 1005 S, and where does one obtain replacements?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Other manufacturers","v":2829,"r":2,"ts":1390936402},{"id":14211,"q":"Can it be judged from photos whether a found Montblanc Jules Verne ballpoint of the Writers Edition is genuine?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":2775,"r":3,"ts":1536502674},{"id":9905,"q":"Is a Montblanc Friedrich Schiller (Writers Edition) won at an online auction most likely an original, and what liability does the forum bear with such assessments?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":2672,"r":5,"ts":1193040546},{"id":859,"q":"Is a supposed Montblanc offered at an online auction a counterfeit, and what value range is realistic for a MonteRosa?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":2571,"r":7,"ts":1099311127},{"id":7863,"q":"Can it be said from photos whether a supposed Montblanc Solitaire Carbon Steel with Meisterstück imprint near the writing tip and a strikingly two-piece body is an original?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":2621,"r":6,"ts":1169912894},{"id":12962,"q":"What can be the cause of a new Omas MoMA nib in M scratching despite generous ink flow, and how does the model write generally?","b":"other manufacturers","c":"Other manufacturers","v":2720,"r":4,"ts":1310302725},{"id":12708,"q":"Is a Montblanc offered at a US auction described as a Noblesse Oblige an original, and what distinguishes the series Noblesse and Noblesse Oblige?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":2669,"r":5,"ts":1288318664},{"id":8209,"q":"Which online shops or manufacturers deliver high-quality desk accessories of leather like writing pad, quiver, bowl and note box?","b":"other manufacturers","c":"Other manufacturers","v":2668,"r":5,"ts":1172602624},{"id":12873,"q":"How can discolouration on a Montblanc Meisterstück K 122 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designed StarWalker as a supposed Limited Edition from eBay an original?","b":"Limited Editions","c":"Montblanc","v":2604,"r":5,"ts":1118333995},{"id":7354,"q":"Which good writing-instrument specialist shops are there in Munich, Nuremberg or Regensburg for viewing and test writing various brands?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":2604,"r":5,"ts":1164489011},{"id":13888,"q":"Where can one obtain replacement refills for very old, non-standardised ballpoints?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Other manufacturers","v":2752,"r":2,"ts":1404411341},{"id":79,"q":"How can writing instruments outside the common models be found and test-written if local specialist retailers only carry the standard range?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":2701,"r":3,"ts":1088015025},{"id":13056,"q":"From what period does the Montblanc model 030 date, is it a piston or cartridge filler, and what are the holes under the nib for?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":2751,"r":2,"ts":1325475406},{"id":12335,"q":"Is it worth switching from the Lamy Studio with steel nib to a Lamy with 14-carat gold nib as the first gold-nib pen?","b":"other manufacturers","c":"Other manufacturers","v":2700,"r":3,"ts":1249427023},{"id":11410,"q":"What does the letter G in the engraving \"138 G\" on the blind cap of a Montblanc 138 mean, and where is the nib width usually noted?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":2497,"r":7,"ts":1213284106},{"id":12654,"q":"Does a Montblanc 1866 in 925 silver with the marking \"1970 5 KM\" exist, and are there counterfeits of the Montblanc Carrera?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":2394,"r":9,"ts":1285636672},{"id":13413,"q":"Are two silver pencils Montblanc pieces, and what value is to be set?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":2244,"r":12,"ts":1373529957},{"id":14140,"q":"Which Montblanc model from the 1970s is a fountain pen with unusually shaped plastic around the nib?","b":"Vintage pens / 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Forest have?","b":"Ink","c":"General questions on writing instruments","v":2629,"r":4,"ts":1228764562},{"id":5014,"q":"Has the packaging of the Montblanc Writers Edition changed over the years, and are there counterfeit packagings, e.g. for the Agatha Christie edition?","b":"Limited Editions","c":"Montblanc","v":2574,"r":5,"ts":1136045664},{"id":14027,"q":"Does graphite powder from the sharpening process settle problematically on the Montblanc SketchPen despite tapping out?","b":"Storage and care of writing instruments","c":"General questions on writing instruments","v":2674,"r":3,"ts":1448028313},{"id":2034,"q":"What is worth knowing about the ball nibs (KM) of the Montblanc Meisterstücks from the 1950s?","b":"Fountain-pen nibs","c":"General questions on writing instruments","v":2773,"r":1,"ts":1110195637},{"id":3791,"q":"Are there custom-made cases for extensive writing-instrument collections of various manufacturers and sizes?","b":"other manufacturers","c":"Other 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placement in novels, e.g. in the book \"The Shadow of the Wind\" by Carlos Ruiz Zafón?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":2560,"r":5,"ts":1179683966},{"id":6511,"q":"Did the Montblanc nibs of the 1950s and 1960s, e.g. on model 3-44 G, always have an engraving of the summit star?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":2609,"r":4,"ts":1153425741},{"id":13355,"q":"Which Japanese writing-instrument brands and inks are particularly recommendable on a trip to Tokyo?","b":"other manufacturers","c":"Other manufacturers","v":2552,"r":5,"ts":1361467429},{"id":4582,"q":"Where can one find the Atramentis or Jansen ink colour chart in the forum?","b":"Ink","c":"General questions on writing instruments","v":2699,"r":2,"ts":1131788928},{"id":4321,"q":"Is a printed or scanned colour chart for Atramentis inks available and at all meaningful?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":2495,"r":6,"ts":1129214006},{"id":9194,"q":"Which Montblanc ballpoint belongs to the Meisterstück 146, and what do the designations \"Pix\" and \"converter\" mean?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":2395,"r":8,"ts":1183314270},{"id":1849,"q":"Is it worth reading the ink discussions in the Penexchange forum, and what sources for inks emerge from this?","b":"Ink","c":"General questions on writing instruments","v":2740,"r":1,"ts":1108133372},{"id":1939,"q":"Do body, end pieces and nib of a Montblanc 333 1/2 with designation \"B\" and ribbed rings reliably stem from the same production period?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":2540,"r":5,"ts":1109101320},{"id":12150,"q":"Is a Montblanc 146 Le Grand with a single-colour gold nib and blue viewing window an original from the 1980s or a counterfeit?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":2290,"r":10,"ts":1231614510},{"id":12361,"q":"How can a ballpoint offered as a Montblanc 164 be identified as vermeil, solid gold or gilded brass model?","b":"other manufacturers","c":"Other 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Ronald Reagan, or is it merely an individual engraving?","b":"Limited Editions","c":"Montblanc","v":2627,"r":3,"ts":1100961424},{"id":12743,"q":"Is a Montblanc 144 offered as two years old with a jagged cap and 14K-585 nib genuine, and does the stated age correspond?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":2177,"r":12,"ts":1291059441},{"id":13180,"q":"Where do counterfeit Montblanc pens with a real star, which keep cropping up in online auctions, come from?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Other manufacturers","v":2623,"r":3,"ts":1340803778},{"id":13467,"q":"How rare and valuable is the Montblanc 97 lever ballpoint in 14K guilloché from the 60s, and which refill fits in?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":2571,"r":4,"ts":1382704821},{"id":7144,"q":"How high is the official edition of the Montblanc Kafka ballpoint, and is an engraved number 18,500 a counterfeit indication?","b":"Limited Editions","c":"Montblanc","v":2519,"r":5,"ts":1162416521},{"id":13016,"q":"Does 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age-related phenomenon?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":2047,"r":5,"ts":1125604296},{"id":14040,"q":"Can an already reground gold nib be reground broader again?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":2245,"r":1,"ts":1453693154},{"id":1662,"q":"Which variations are there with Montblanc serial numbers and what does the inscription 'Pix' mean?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":2143,"r":3,"ts":1106203400},{"id":8187,"q":"How should one react to counterfeit Montblanc writing instruments at internet auctions?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":2093,"r":4,"ts":1172339484},{"id":8050,"q":"What is the difference between Montblanc 'Classic', 'Classique' and 'Generation'?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":2242,"r":1,"ts":1171370310},{"id":14256,"q":"Is an unknown Montblanc-like model a counterfeit?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":2192,"r":2,"ts":1608454902},{"id":9731,"q":"How can the model of a Heiko fountain pen with purple marbling and glass nib be 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compared to shop purchase get lost?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1981,"r":6,"ts":1307960020},{"id":9118,"q":"Are the Montblanc models Bohème and StarWalker also suitable for persons with large hands?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1878,"r":8,"ts":1182630236},{"id":14167,"q":"Which model and which value are to be assigned to an old Montblanc pen with 585 gold nib?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":2228,"r":1,"ts":1504176605},{"id":793,"q":"Does a blank-supplied Montblanc service guide have a value for the warranty?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":2076,"r":4,"ts":1098899867},{"id":4794,"q":"What experiences are there with writing instruments of the brand S.T. 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diameter and length?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1963,"r":3,"ts":1133472061},{"id":12271,"q":"From what period do the models Montblanc 344G and Pix 172 come, and which engraving variants exist?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Other manufacturers","v":2013,"r":2,"ts":1242822843},{"id":9188,"q":"From what period does an old box of Montblanc royal-blue ink in a cardboard barrel come?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":2060,"r":1,"ts":1183209705},{"id":13195,"q":"How are the numerous supposed Montblanc online shops to be evaluated that offer original goods at strikingly low prices?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1910,"r":4,"ts":1342713862},{"id":608,"q":"Is it normal that a Montblanc 145 Meisterstück appears slightly reddish-transparent when held against strong light?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":2006,"r":2,"ts":1097220195},{"id":9519,"q":"Which Sheaffer model is an unknown auctioned pen?","b":"other 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spelled or does the variant Shaeffer exist?","b":"other manufacturers","c":"Other manufacturers","v":2048,"r":1,"ts":1099268124},{"id":6133,"q":"How can one tell whether a Meisterstück from an unknown source is an original or a counterfeit?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1898,"r":4,"ts":1146998621},{"id":7610,"q":"Is a Montblanc pilot's briefcase No. 30860 offered via an internet dealer an original model, and which pilot's briefcases existed at all?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1998,"r":2,"ts":1166793590},{"id":475,"q":"Has Montblanc ever produced a travel trolley, or are corresponding offers counterfeits?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1947,"r":3,"ts":1095323559},{"id":1494,"q":"Did a Montblanc Platinum ballpoint from the series '75 years Passion and Soul' exist, or is it necessarily a counterfeit?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1847,"r":5,"ts":1105013254},{"id":2494,"q":"How does the forum deal with questions that do not 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a telephone service hotline with personal contact persons?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":1900,"r":3,"ts":1144053613},{"id":11740,"q":"How can the Montblanc 75 Years of Passion and Soul (Ballpoint 164) be verified as an original, and are the unfamiliar imprints on cap and clip typical of authenticity?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1950,"r":2,"ts":1219256087},{"id":7853,"q":"What does the inscription Montblanc-Meisterstück-Pix(R) on the cap of a 146 Le Grand mean and is this embossing normal?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1997,"r":1,"ts":1169658838},{"id":4111,"q":"How are the properties of the Waldmann Pocket in sterling silver/black to be assessed regarding filling, nib and writing behaviour?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":1996,"r":1,"ts":1126038732},{"id":13007,"q":"Which high-quality fineliner alternatives to Montblanc StarWalker and Stabilo 88 exist, and are the fineliner refills of various manufacturers interchangeable?","b":"Montblanc — 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bulk-filler prototype of polycarbonate with embedded quail-egg shells optimally implemented in design terms, especially regarding ink-view window and shell distribution?","b":"other manufacturers","c":"Other manufacturers","v":1820,"r":4,"ts":1336140525},{"id":7077,"q":"Which Montblanc Meisterstück model bears the embossing D.R.P. 652405 as well as 4810/M/250 on the nib?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":1919,"r":2,"ts":1161937645},{"id":11630,"q":"What are the causes of writing failures of a Montblanc 162 rollerball in certain writing angles, and can a fineliner refill provide a remedy?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1917,"r":2,"ts":1216745136},{"id":2422,"q":"Why are historical Montblanc Safety fountain pens often falsely offered in trade and on eBay as 'compressor', and what should be considered when buying?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":1866,"r":3,"ts":1112527469},{"id":10201,"q":"Are older Montblanc Meisterstücks without serial 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instruments of the brand Diplomat, specifically the Diplomat Excellence set, to be classified qualitatively?","b":"other manufacturers","c":"Other manufacturers","v":1850,"r":2,"ts":1322500623},{"id":1508,"q":"Is a gilded Montblanc Meisterstück fountain pen with corn guilloche offered for 199 euros an original?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1749,"r":4,"ts":1105040262},{"id":14252,"q":"Can one ascertain from the serial number whether an offered Montblanc StarWalker Midnight Black ballpoint with inside stamp \"Made in Germany\" is an original?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1896,"r":1,"ts":1594471162},{"id":6532,"q":"How does one recognise counterfeits of the Montblanc Lalique 4810 Limited fountain pen stand, which partly turn up without obvious features?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1845,"r":2,"ts":1153984516},{"id":7345,"q":"Is a Montblanc Rouge et Noir fountain pen without a serial number on the clip ring despite the presence of Pix 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Montblanc Limited Edition on Goethe?","b":"Limited Editions","c":"Montblanc","v":1730,"r":4,"ts":1308941007},{"id":5891,"q":"Are there at Montblanc counterfeits with plastic housings or are the counterfeits restricted to lacquered metal housings?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1827,"r":2,"ts":1144140016},{"id":8206,"q":"From what period does a green-marbled Montblanc Meisterstück with the patent number DRP 508058 and the marking 30 at the barrel end come?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1827,"r":2,"ts":1172506202},{"id":14129,"q":"Can one judge from unsharp photos whether a Montblanc 144 is genuine or a counterfeit, and can converters from other manufacturers fit?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1577,"r":7,"ts":1491029089},{"id":6745,"q":"Is the Montblanc Soulmakers 100 Anniversary Bohème offered on eBay a counterfeit?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1823,"r":2,"ts":1156752377},{"id":12789,"q":"How can a damaged Montblanc Le Grand ballpoint with a hole in the star or a scratched 146 be repaired?","b":"Storage and care of writing instruments","c":"General questions on writing instruments","v":1873,"r":1,"ts":1295350546},{"id":6023,"q":"Where can one obtain the collector's book The List on Montblanc writing instruments, and how is its quality to be assessed?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":1821,"r":2,"ts":1145390932},{"id":6875,"q":"Is a used Montblanc Meisterstück 164P for 129 euros via a classified ads platform a good purchase?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1720,"r":4,"ts":1159608722},{"id":7706,"q":"What factual information was given on the C.A.S. collectors' get-together on 25 February 2007 in Dortmund?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":1820,"r":2,"ts":1168177920},{"id":10098,"q":"What background and sources are there on the mentioned online video about fountain pens?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":1817,"r":2,"ts":1194641464},{"id":13849,"q":"Which reputable sources for high-quality Montblanc pens as a birthday gift are there on the internet?","b":"other manufacturers","c":"Other manufacturers","v":1867,"r":1,"ts":1394547951},{"id":510,"q":"How does one correctly reply in the forum to a post, so that the reply is properly assigned to the original entry?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":1865,"r":1,"ts":1095697678},{"id":13181,"q":"Where can information be found on sales periods and original prices of Montblanc writing instruments from 1980 onwards like Traveller, Noblesse, Slim Line or Carrera?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1765,"r":3,"ts":1341260470},{"id":8993,"q":"How high is the approximate value of a Montblanc Year of the Golden Dragon to be estimated?","b":"Limited Editions","c":"Montblanc","v":1764,"r":3,"ts":1180964720},{"id":1102,"q":"Where can one cheaply obtain original refills for the Montblanc Meisterstück Classique Line?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1762,"r":3,"ts":1100969762},{"id":2073,"q":"Can a Montblanc pen bought as Edition Chopin with 18-carat gold nib be identified as an original and the correct model?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1712,"r":4,"ts":1110371289},{"id":3783,"q":"Which corporate colours did Soennecken use between 1910 and 1925 for the packaging of its writing utensils?","b":"other manufacturers","c":"Other manufacturers","v":1812,"r":2,"ts":1123688138},{"id":8828,"q":"Which Montblanc leather case from an eBay auction could it be if it is not findable online anywhere?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1812,"r":2,"ts":1179488571},{"id":12877,"q":"Which Montblanc is suitable as an everyday companion up to 500 euros, and what is known about the Lennon rollerball and the announced Hitchcock edition?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1862,"r":1,"ts":1301755106},{"id":13297,"q":"How old is a Montblanc Pix push pencil really, and how is its preservation condition to be evaluated?","b":"Vintage pens / 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Montblanc Star Large Automatic be extended, and where can one obtain individual links?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1658,"r":5,"ts":1173232104},{"id":13944,"q":"What background information is there on the writing-instrument brand Goldring, whose clip bears this inscription?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":1755,"r":3,"ts":1421594050},{"id":14208,"q":"Which model is a Montblanc ballpoint with the inscription METAL2 and Pix engraving under the clip, and is it genuine?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1750,"r":3,"ts":1534250926},{"id":10086,"q":"Should one as an everyday pen choose a Montblanc ballpoint or rollerball, and which alternatives come into consideration?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1698,"r":4,"ts":1194550091},{"id":4458,"q":"How is one to deal with sellers who suddenly offer counterfeit writing instruments from apparently hacked eBay accounts?","b":"Identifying 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partly high amounts, and how should one behave as a buyer?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1684,"r":4,"ts":1342203076},{"id":8408,"q":"How can one judge after an eBay purchase whether a Montblanc Meisterstück 144 is genuine?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1783,"r":2,"ts":1174515396},{"id":683,"q":"Does the Montblanc Meisterstück No. 149 exist with both 14-carat and 18-carat gold nibs?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1781,"r":2,"ts":1098177012},{"id":9452,"q":"What does a minus sign after the nib width (for example \"B-\") on an old Montblanc 149 from the 1950s mean?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":1780,"r":2,"ts":1185873510},{"id":627,"q":"Are the briefcases shown in a particular online offer really original Montblanc products or counterfeits?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1828,"r":1,"ts":1097495968},{"id":3468,"q":"Which ID number and which price does the round Montblanc bookmark with punched-out logo have?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1678,"r":4,"ts":1121870934},{"id":2046,"q":"When and where does the CAS collectors' get-together Dortmund take place in April 2005?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":1726,"r":3,"ts":1110221875},{"id":5499,"q":"Are there Montblanc fountain pens that were used as door handles, and how often are these still to be found today?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1776,"r":2,"ts":1140535264},{"id":1983,"q":"What are the adjustable nibs from an old architect's compass set and what were they used for?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":1725,"r":3,"ts":1109623685},{"id":14201,"q":"Why is no ink-view window recognisable on the Montblanc Meisterstück 144G from the year 1952, and how can this be remedied?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1724,"r":3,"ts":1525788573},{"id":980,"q":"Is there a public directory of the codes on Montblanc clips for unambiguous model determination?","b":"Montblanc — 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during writing?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1719,"r":3,"ts":1297859855},{"id":5813,"q":"Why does the Montblanc 144 Doué Hematite have a screw thread on the cap, unlike the normal 144, and is posting the cap on the metal barrel during writing sensible?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1667,"r":4,"ts":1142799027},{"id":12439,"q":"What is to be made of the Montblanc John Lennon Edition (limited and unlimited versions), and does John Lennon thematically fit a Montblanc luxury pen?","b":"Limited Editions","c":"Montblanc","v":1816,"r":1,"ts":1260913844},{"id":6015,"q":"Which range does a completely black Montblanc fountain pen with \"Bosch\" imprint on the cap come from, and how old could it be?","b":"Limited Editions","c":"Montblanc","v":1815,"r":1,"ts":1145382293},{"id":3409,"q":"What is known about the Montblanc edition \"Hommage à Max Reinhardt 2005\" for the Salzburg Festival?","b":"Limited 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rollerball is genuine?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1760,"r":2,"ts":1174850440},{"id":12272,"q":"What consequences does the ECJ ruling on the distribution of luxury articles have for online dealers and collectors, and how is it evaluated?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":1609,"r":5,"ts":1242916640},{"id":2652,"q":"How high is the sale value of an inherited Montblanc Hemingway fountain pen in used but good condition?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":1757,"r":2,"ts":1114018528},{"id":7686,"q":"Can a leaking Montblanc 242G with a dried-out cork seal be repaired oneself, or is it sensible to use only the nib further?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":1807,"r":1,"ts":1168033841},{"id":9717,"q":"Which retail price is realistic for a Montblanc Meisterstück 742 in Rolled Gold?","b":"Limited Editions","c":"Montblanc","v":1706,"r":3,"ts":1190284282},{"id":12447,"q":"What did the Montblanc set \"300 Years St. Petersburg\" with the Patron of Art Editions 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pen with Bock Heidelberg nib and the marking \"LM\" be unambiguously identified?","b":"other manufacturers","c":"Other manufacturers","v":1749,"r":2,"ts":1393412473},{"id":12427,"q":"How can light scratches on the surface of a Carbon Steel fountain pen be reduced or removed?","b":"Storage and care of writing instruments","c":"General questions on writing instruments","v":1798,"r":1,"ts":1258995892},{"id":6988,"q":"What is the auction of nibs in favour of press freedom by Reporters Without Borders about?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":1795,"r":1,"ts":1161171403},{"id":10621,"q":"Are the Montblanc perfumes and face waters offered in eBay auctions in strikingly simple packaging really original goods or frequently counterfeits?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1745,"r":2,"ts":1200348876},{"id":12013,"q":"How can two presumably older Montblanc cartridge fountain pens without further model designation be assigned to a concrete model based on the nib image, cap and serial number?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1595,"r":5,"ts":1226501798},{"id":14066,"q":"What distinguishes the variant Montblanc Meisterstück Ultra Black, and what are the so-called \"Bespoke\" nibs?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1694,"r":3,"ts":1467897238},{"id":4342,"q":"Can a Montblanc Meisterstück 144 be genuine although no serial number is engraved in the clip ring?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1641,"r":4,"ts":1129317274},{"id":12209,"q":"Which hints and what price range are to be considered in the private sale of a rare Montblanc Masterpiece 146G in grey striped?","b":"Limited Editions","c":"Montblanc","v":1641,"r":4,"ts":1236805408},{"id":7698,"q":"What total length does a Montblanc Meisterstück 146 from the 1980s have?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":1738,"r":2,"ts":1168097726},{"id":9918,"q":"In which material variants did the Montblanc Bohème Je t'aime exist and in what price range did these lie?","b":"Montblanc 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number?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1680,"r":3,"ts":1417700433},{"id":1996,"q":"Did the Pelikan 140 exist in two different sizes, or can an apparently larger example be a mixed construction?","b":"other manufacturers","c":"Other manufacturers","v":1777,"r":1,"ts":1109789482},{"id":6298,"q":"Is on the Montblanc 146 \"75 Years of Passion and Soul\" the brilliant in the \"O\" of the inscription correctly twisted by 180 degrees opposite the clip, or can this be corrected?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1625,"r":4,"ts":1149714166},{"id":8758,"q":"Are there suitable converters for the Caran d'Ache Ecridor XS, and how strict is the requirement to use only original cartridges?","b":"other manufacturers","c":"Other manufacturers","v":1724,"r":2,"ts":1179076937},{"id":13064,"q":"Is the purchase of a Montblanc Meisterstück 149 worthwhile for someone who writes only very rarely and predominantly fills in forms, postcards or money transfers?","b":"Montblanc — 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glance looks like a counterfeit actually counterfeit or a real Mozart?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1616,"r":4,"ts":1225203938},{"id":12292,"q":"Are the Montblanc models 254 and 24, which do not appear on relevant collector sites, nevertheless independent versions?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":1666,"r":3,"ts":1244986728},{"id":2892,"q":"Which German-language, private and non-commercial collector websites with well-founded contents on the subject of writing instruments are recommendable?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":1665,"r":3,"ts":1116766505},{"id":12233,"q":"Can the electronics of a laser pointer be built into the housing of a Montblanc writing instrument, and is there a sensible alternative to the DIY solution?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1615,"r":4,"ts":1239223472},{"id":14115,"q":"Which costs are to be expected for the exchange of a cap on a Montblanc Meisterstück 145 via the Montblanc service, and is a repair basically sensible?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1464,"r":7,"ts":1485633914},{"id":13930,"q":"How can it be explained that a Montblanc Meisterstück 144 in Bordeaux with solid-gold nib is engraved on the clip ring not with \"W-Germany\" but only with \"Germany\"?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1663,"r":3,"ts":1418567119},{"id":14186,"q":"Are there besides Montblanc other manufacturers that have produced fountain pens with a brass telescopic filling system?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1561,"r":5,"ts":1515435751},{"id":12548,"q":"What should a newcomer pay attention to when buying a Montblanc Meisterstück LeGrand, and which care and filling instructions are to be heeded?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1509,"r":6,"ts":1270065896},{"id":1921,"q":"Are there Montblanc fountain pens that can optionally be filled with cartridges or an exchangeable piston converter, and what size category do they fall into?","b":"Montblanc — 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around exclusive writing instruments like the Aurora Umberto Nobile?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":1725,"r":1,"ts":1172863930},{"id":12669,"q":"What distinguishes the Montblanc Artisan Edition Caspar David Friedrich, and how is it assessed?","b":"Limited Editions","c":"Montblanc","v":1625,"r":3,"ts":1286029134},{"id":13080,"q":"How does one remove on an old Montblanc 333 1/2 the press-fitted piston mechanism, and where does one get a matching vintage nib size 4 1/2?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":1674,"r":2,"ts":1329474417},{"id":12761,"q":"What was said in the Welt am Sonntag interview \"Schreiben tut der Seele gut\" by Dr. Manfred Lamy, and which writing instruments were presented with prices?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":1623,"r":3,"ts":1292140603},{"id":10958,"q":"How does one fill an old Montblanc 32 with ink, of what do the gold-coloured parts consist, and from what period does the model come?","b":"Montblanc — 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octagonal form, and what is it worth?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":1670,"r":2,"ts":1279472698},{"id":3356,"q":"Is a research enquiry of the marketing chair of TU Berlin on the topic of communities serious, and should one participate?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":1618,"r":3,"ts":1121162225},{"id":5658,"q":"How can one with an eBay purchase of a Montblanc 146 with an unusual nib constellation have the authenticity checked?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1668,"r":2,"ts":1141596173},{"id":12301,"q":"How can a 30-35 year old Parker set consisting of ballpoint and fountain pen be identified?","b":"other manufacturers","c":"Other manufacturers","v":1668,"r":2,"ts":1245836705},{"id":12940,"q":"Why was forum registration temporarily switched to manual approval?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":1668,"r":2,"ts":1307974415},{"id":6886,"q":"How can a silver Montblanc ballpoint for the 75-year anniversary with mother-of-pearl star, brilliant and serial number be 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parts?","b":"Limited Editions","c":"Montblanc","v":1698,"r":1,"ts":1165814283},{"id":13333,"q":"Where can current sale prices and list prices of a Montblanc collection be ascertained, e.g. for household contents insurance?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1547,"r":4,"ts":1358359659},{"id":10786,"q":"Is a leather case offered at an auction from older production a real Montblanc case?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1646,"r":2,"ts":1202815990},{"id":12882,"q":"Does the plastic bag in the original packaging of a Limited Edition influence the collector value?","b":"Limited Editions","c":"Montblanc","v":1596,"r":3,"ts":1302258543},{"id":6822,"q":"What information is available on the Montblanc Solitaire Facets Edition and in which sizes is it available?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1545,"r":4,"ts":1158614948},{"id":11738,"q":"Is the Montblanc Solitaire Platinum Plated Facet 8 with B nib suitable as a study companion, and is the slim variant the right choice?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1495,"r":5,"ts":1219227375},{"id":11234,"q":"From what production time does a Montblanc ballpoint 77 acquired on eBay come and is it genuine?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1641,"r":2,"ts":1207844380},{"id":8030,"q":"How are the current gift packagings and warranty booklets of the Montblanc models 146 and 146P to be classified, and are they internationally uniform?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1540,"r":4,"ts":1171022932},{"id":2167,"q":"Which converters fit into an older fountain pen for which the current Montblanc converters with thread do not grip?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1589,"r":3,"ts":1110879999},{"id":4797,"q":"What significance does the 2006 stamp block with writing instruments by Cleo Skribent as motif have?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":1637,"r":2,"ts":1133381638},{"id":6450,"q":"Do the Montblanc Greta Garbo fountain pens bear a serial number, and if so, at what place?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1687,"r":1,"ts":1152551086},{"id":8522,"q":"From what time does the dark-green Montblanc lever ballpoint with the designation 380 Germany come?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1537,"r":4,"ts":1175711597},{"id":1247,"q":"Does Montblanc actually produce unusual products like knives and are such pieces unrestrictedly worth collecting?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1586,"r":3,"ts":1102263552},{"id":6253,"q":"Which ink and cleaning method are to be recommended for a Montblanc Bohème, and how does it stand with disassembled body sleeves?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1536,"r":4,"ts":1148577690},{"id":4270,"q":"Is it a defect if the screwed-on cap of the Montblanc 146P shows some play at the lower edge?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1535,"r":4,"ts":1127466247},{"id":9775,"q":"How can a Montblanc button filler without star emblem on the cap and without nib inscription be classified?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":1685,"r":1,"ts":1191421166},{"id":12269,"q":"Is there a German dealer that distributes current Conklin fountain pens?","b":"other manufacturers","c":"Other manufacturers","v":1635,"r":2,"ts":1242720916},{"id":3998,"q":"Of which sub-series does the Montblanc Precious Dragon 8 series consist?","b":"Limited Editions","c":"Montblanc","v":1683,"r":1,"ts":1125414119},{"id":8512,"q":"How reliable is an eBay seller for a Montblanc StarWalker Special Edition Ballpoint Pen 38302 and are there counterfeits?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1633,"r":2,"ts":1175617708},{"id":13034,"q":"How is the quality of current counterfeits of Montblanc vintage rollerballs to be assessed?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1581,"r":3,"ts":1321721460},{"id":12951,"q":"How can a disintegrating casein star on a Montblanc push filler of size 6 from the 1930s be conserved or replaced?","b":"Vintage pens / 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Donation Pens (Bernstein, Menuhin, Bach) have?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1622,"r":2,"ts":1101064161},{"id":1579,"q":"How reliable are warranty slips on eBay auctions for Montblanc writing instruments?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1571,"r":3,"ts":1105535021},{"id":11799,"q":"Which older Montblanc models (1940–1970) with a flexible gold nib are suitable for beginners with a budget under 150 euros?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":1666,"r":1,"ts":1220460260},{"id":12534,"q":"Can nibs also be exchanged on Montblanc Limited Editions and in which period is that possible?","b":"Limited Editions","c":"Montblanc","v":1464,"r":5,"ts":1268083915},{"id":5498,"q":"Why was the Unicef banner removed from the Fountainpen website?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":1612,"r":2,"ts":1140531333},{"id":13264,"q":"How is a writing instrument with built-in camera function (e.g. Hyundai Silver Eye) to be classified in data-protection terms and practically?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":1612,"r":2,"ts":1349800211},{"id":4480,"q":"What can be the cause when a long-stored Bohème fountain pen after filling does not write?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1561,"r":3,"ts":1131289956},{"id":6334,"q":"Are the Montblanc publications, e.g. \"In einer Zeit rasender Geschwindigkeit\" or the \"Kleine Chronik des Hauses\", still available?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1561,"r":3,"ts":1150668728},{"id":12239,"q":"How does one recognise that a found Montblanc ballpoint is a counterfeit, and what value does it have?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1460,"r":5,"ts":1240347439},{"id":12748,"q":"What is known about the Solitaire Nikolai (Platinum) regarding production time, prices and authenticity check?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1459,"r":5,"ts":1291324530},{"id":13372,"q":"Is a Montblanc Meisterstück Solitaire fineliner in carbon look with finely laser-engraved serial number an original?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1657,"r":1,"ts":1364940028},{"id":13860,"q":"How can a leaking Meisterstück 25 (Safety pen) be re-sealed?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":1557,"r":3,"ts":1397160265},{"id":4827,"q":"What should be considered when buying a Montblanc Monte Rosa, especially from abroad?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1506,"r":4,"ts":1133644405},{"id":8469,"q":"Can one judge from pictures whether a Montblanc 144 is genuine?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1656,"r":1,"ts":1175248401},{"id":12376,"q":"How is the article \"Gewinnbringende Edelfedern\" of \"Welt am Sonntag\" on investment in writing instruments to be evaluated?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":1655,"r":1,"ts":1255850882},{"id":12535,"q":"Where can the Galileo TV report on the creation of the \"Prince Rainier III Limited Edition 81\" be watched, and what added value do Montblanc's official online channels offer?","b":"Montblanc — 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Faber-Castell?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":1653,"r":1,"ts":1381341992},{"id":13810,"q":"Does the Pelikan ballpoint K400 have a thread of plastic or of brass, and is a plastic version original?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":1553,"r":3,"ts":1387539453},{"id":13327,"q":"What can be the cause of a striking smell reminiscent of vomit on the Faber-Castell Castell 10 from the 60s/70s?","b":"other manufacturers","c":"Other manufacturers","v":1552,"r":3,"ts":1357069739},{"id":1528,"q":"When and where does the next CAS collectors' get-together take place in January 2005?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":1601,"r":2,"ts":1105165094},{"id":2226,"q":"What price is reasonable for a new, originally packaged Montblanc Ramses II 146, and how everyday-suitable is it?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1501,"r":4,"ts":1111087512},{"id":14249,"q":"Are the nibs of the older Montegrappa Espressione (with silver fittings) of steel or of gold, and how can this be checked?","b":"other manufacturers","c":"Other manufacturers","v":1601,"r":2,"ts":1591355199},{"id":3298,"q":"Is a price of around 2,900 euros for a Montblanc Hemingway fountain pen realistic?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":1550,"r":3,"ts":1120672618},{"id":6951,"q":"Which model is an unusually-looking ballpoint offered as \"Montblanc\"?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1600,"r":2,"ts":1160678737},{"id":7506,"q":"Is it unusual that Montblanc writing instruments on eBay can be financed by instalment payment?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":1650,"r":1,"ts":1165679746},{"id":7543,"q":"Which changes does the update of the forum software of the Fountainpen forum bring with it?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":1648,"r":1,"ts":1165937110},{"id":12727,"q":"How is the \"Welt am Sonntag\" report \"Die echten Edelfedern\" on investment in writing instruments to be evaluated?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":1598,"r":2,"ts":1290326221},{"id":6440,"q":"Is a reduced Bohème \"Noir et Noir\" for 300 euros worthwhile, and how does the Jungle Eyes fit in price-wise?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1497,"r":4,"ts":1152440741},{"id":13182,"q":"How can one recognise that a pen allegedly coming from Montblanc is a fantasy product and thus a counterfeit?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1492,"r":4,"ts":1341658069},{"id":1331,"q":"Which recognition features exist on current counterfeits, e.g. on the StarWalker and on the Meisterstück?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1540,"r":3,"ts":1102891636},{"id":6821,"q":"How can one judge the authenticity of a Montblanc Octavian?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1639,"r":1,"ts":1158585888},{"id":1312,"q":"Can the production date of a Montblanc Meisterstück be ascertained based on the serial or clip-ring number?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1638,"r":1,"ts":1102665607},{"id":5769,"q":"Who can repair a Montblanc Slimline Noblesse 1122 if the manufacturer rejects the repair due to a lack of replacement nib?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1583,"r":2,"ts":1142512483},{"id":2047,"q":"Did the Montblanc Limited 1924 Anniversary Edition really include sunglasses?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1532,"r":3,"ts":1110223417},{"id":12161,"q":"Must an original Montblanc 234 1/2 necessarily have a nib with the designation 4 1/2, and what does the 1/2 in the model designation mean?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":1532,"r":3,"ts":1233214326},{"id":13316,"q":"Does a Montblanc Meisterstück Solitaire Faden Guilloche bear at the tip the engraving \"MONTBLANC\", and what does that say about the authenticity of an eBay offer?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1532,"r":3,"ts":1355563382},{"id":13797,"q":"Has Montblanc actually produced simple imitation-leather cases with snap-button fastener, or is it a counterfeit?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1531,"r":3,"ts":1385396234},{"id":12586,"q":"What is known about the Montblanc Skeleton Edition \"Gaudi\", and where are pictures of it available?","b":"Limited Editions","c":"Montblanc","v":1479,"r":4,"ts":1275538561},{"id":13165,"q":"From what period does the Montblanc 334 with the barrel engraving \"D.R.P. angem.\" come?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":1629,"r":1,"ts":1337458233},{"id":11532,"q":"Which model is a gilded Montblanc rollerball with longitudinal grooves, and what is known about material and original retail price?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1478,"r":4,"ts":1214908017},{"id":7495,"q":"What do the engravings on a Montblanc Meisterstück with imprint \"Deutsche Bahn EUR bln 6%2010\" mean, and how can the value be assessed?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1476,"r":4,"ts":1165613967},{"id":3191,"q":"How can the authenticity of a fountain pen auctioned on eBay be assessed, and is the price paid appropriate?","b":"Identifying 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\"GEO.S.PARKER-PEN-MADE IN U.S.A PATENTED\" be a counterfeit?","b":"other manufacturers","c":"Other manufacturers","v":1620,"r":1,"ts":1167936124},{"id":2800,"q":"How can a fountain-pen collection be sensibly managed on the computer?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1519,"r":3,"ts":1115468400},{"id":7646,"q":"Which costs are to be expected for the repair of a bent nib of a Montblanc Voltaire?","b":"Limited Editions","c":"Montblanc","v":1619,"r":1,"ts":1167339744},{"id":11759,"q":"Which Meisterstück model is a black-gold fountain pen with 135 mm length, serial number \"X 61781150\" and 14K nib?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1468,"r":4,"ts":1219609977},{"id":13314,"q":"To whom can one turn to have the value and age of old Pforzheim ballpoints with brand names like \"Sarastro\" or \"Admiral\" assessed?","b":"other manufacturers","c":"Other manufacturers","v":1568,"r":2,"ts":1355247786},{"id":14010,"q":"Is a reddish-brown leather case in the style of a Montblanc Siena without metal ring around the logo an original or a counterfeit?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1517,"r":3,"ts":1441629409},{"id":10811,"q":"Is the purchase of a Montblanc wallet worthwhile, or are there more robust alternatives?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1416,"r":5,"ts":1203245075},{"id":9049,"q":"Did the Montblanc Unicef campaign \"Sign up for the right to write\" include 149 fountain pens with engraved inscription of personalities like Sarkozy?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1514,"r":3,"ts":1181587788},{"id":14104,"q":"Of which material does the Montblanc 28 ballpoint consist, and how can it be polished up without damaging the gilding?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1364,"r":6,"ts":1481717985},{"id":13193,"q":"Is a Montblanc 146 with B nib that is said to be three to four years old and \"only written in\" reasonably valued at 300 euros?","b":"Montblanc — 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a production error or a counterfeit?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1559,"r":2,"ts":1412598370},{"id":5470,"q":"How do the Montblanc StarWalker and the Bohème differ as fountain pens, and which model is rather to be recommended?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1558,"r":2,"ts":1140247798},{"id":12681,"q":"Which fountain pen in the price range around 150 euros with a piston filling system is suitable for a rather small handwriting?","b":"other manufacturers","c":"Other manufacturers","v":1556,"r":2,"ts":1286321223},{"id":6977,"q":"Which Montblanc model could a pen with silver clip, ring and nib without model number be, whose star at the end piece is set lower?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1502,"r":3,"ts":1161023659},{"id":8376,"q":"Should the nib of a Montblanc 149 from the Unicef Edition be three-part, and which nib width regularly belongs to the set?","b":"Limited Editions","c":"Montblanc","v":1552,"r":2,"ts":1174393378},{"id":807,"q":"Is an older-looking Montblanc ballpoint from an unknown model an original?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1601,"r":1,"ts":1098964543},{"id":9610,"q":"Why is there a coil spring inside the piston converter of a Montblanc Meisterstück 144?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1600,"r":1,"ts":1188690151},{"id":7172,"q":"Are a dust inclusion in front of the diamond of a Montblanc StarWalker as well as pronounced scratches on the barrel of a Scenium reasons for complaint?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1499,"r":3,"ts":1162670112},{"id":1167,"q":"Do counterfeits of the Montblanc Document Marker exist, and what significance does the black dot in the clip have?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1498,"r":3,"ts":1101665722},{"id":13347,"q":"What should be considered with a first Montblanc purchase, e.g. a Platinum Line 165 mechanical pencil from eBay classifieds, regarding authenticity?","b":"Identifying 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Montblanc Limited Edition \"Ancient Games\" for the 2004 Olympic Games?","b":"Limited Editions","c":"Montblanc","v":1590,"r":1,"ts":1194166868},{"id":8990,"q":"Is a Montblanc Solitaire Vermeil offered on eBay with unambiguous hallmark to be regarded as an original?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1538,"r":2,"ts":1180940369},{"id":13133,"q":"Are utopianly high retail prices (e.g. 59,000 euros) for a Montblanc 164 Demo on online auctions realistic?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1587,"r":1,"ts":1334907180},{"id":2186,"q":"Since when does Montblanc use laser-engraved identification numbers on its writing instruments, and how old can a rollerball without this number be?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1535,"r":2,"ts":1110964966},{"id":6678,"q":"Why are source references to the web address embedded in forum photos and what effect does that have against unauthorised picture use?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":1585,"r":1,"ts":1156002428},{"id":12958,"q":"Is a Montblanc StarWalker Resin fountain pen with a striking thread and visible plastic on the grip section possibly a counterfeit?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1585,"r":1,"ts":1309890401},{"id":5044,"q":"How can one tell on eBay whether a Montblanc StarWalker Rubber ballpoint is genuine?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1533,"r":2,"ts":1136336518},{"id":12769,"q":"Is a Montblanc Le Grand without PIX inscription on the back of the clip necessarily a counterfeit?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1433,"r":4,"ts":1292575466},{"id":1760,"q":"Is a Montblanc Mozart 114 with reversed colouring of barrel and cap an official model?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1582,"r":1,"ts":1107010135},{"id":8892,"q":"Did Montblanc have a calendar pen, and what is known about it?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":1532,"r":2,"ts":1179955402},{"id":9041,"q":"How can the authenticity of a Montblanc Cervantes offered on eBay be checked when the provider uses replica photos?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1582,"r":1,"ts":1181480424},{"id":10536,"q":"Which Sheaffer model is a fountain pen with a characteristic nib, and how is it filled?","b":"other manufacturers","c":"Other manufacturers","v":1581,"r":1,"ts":1199214527},{"id":1649,"q":"Is a Montblanc Meisterstück ballpoint with dedication engraving a rarity, and how does an engraving affect the value?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1480,"r":3,"ts":1106062681},{"id":7314,"q":"What is an extremely slim Montblanc pencil with rotary mechanism and about 5 mm diameter, and is it to be classified as a PIX?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":1580,"r":1,"ts":1164225254},{"id":13421,"q":"Is a Montblanc Meisterstück fountain pen with a plastic-looking, gold-coloured thread a counterfeit?","b":"Identifying 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it have?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":1421,"r":4,"ts":1256896267},{"id":1437,"q":"Are water or condensation drops on the nib of a Montblanc StarWalker normal?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1520,"r":2,"ts":1104333966},{"id":4673,"q":"Which Meisterstück variant is the most popular or best-selling?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1519,"r":2,"ts":1132654793},{"id":1214,"q":"How does one reliably recognise on eBay auction photos counterfeits like a false Scott Fitzgerald rollerball?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1516,"r":2,"ts":1101973432},{"id":1856,"q":"What to do if a Montblanc 146P after a nib change in the boutique starts poorly, ink stands on top of the nib and the end piece no longer closes flush?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1465,"r":3,"ts":1108206223},{"id":1067,"q":"What price difference exists between the Montblanc Meisterstück Leather under-arm bags and the similar Platinum Leather 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for?","b":"Montblanc in the press","c":"Other","v":3170,"r":1,"ts":1090337575},{"id":"1470","q":"Which books make good introductory reading on collecting, caring for and the mechanics of fountain pens?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":2827,"r":7,"ts":1104870558},{"id":"1246","q":"Is the Duke brand, or Duke Germany GmbH, a German manufacturer of writing instruments?","b":"other manufacturers","c":"Other manufacturers","v":2718,"r":3,"ts":1102260472},{"id":"14055","q":"Which Montblanc editions were announced for 2016, among them a Writers Edition and a Great Characters edition?","b":"Limited Editions","c":"Montblanc","v":2804,"r":1,"ts":1461752844},{"id":"8158","q":"Are replacement cartridges or a converter still available for the very slim Diplomat cartridge pens of the 1970s?","b":"Ink","c":"General questions on writing instruments","v":2641,"r":2,"ts":1172233675},{"id":"9079","q":"What should you do if an OMAS Paragon from the 1980s leaks ink into the cap, and who repairs pens like 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cities?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":2088,"r":2,"ts":1131382748},{"id":"4247","q":"What is the Montblanc Scenium Artist Packaging, and which artists designed the versions released in 2005?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1992,"r":3,"ts":1127205977},{"id":"8556","q":"Why does a Montblanc Meisterstück carry only the marking W. Germany and no serial number, and does that make it a fake?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":2033,"r":2,"ts":1176042737},{"id":"1783","q":"Which Montblanc series were discontinued in 2005, and which Meisterstück and Bohème models were added to the range?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":2035,"r":1,"ts":1107364417},{"id":"382","q":"Who was Thomas De La Rue, what writing instruments did his company make, and which postage stamps commemorate it?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":1954,"r":1,"ts":1092926564},{"id":"13177","q":"Over what period were the Montblanc Meisterstück 94 and the matching 95 made in solid 750 gold?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":1848,"r":2,"ts":1340185384},{"id":"9497","q":"What is a Montblanc Solitaire Doué Signum, and why does brass show through the surface on worn examples?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1871,"r":1,"ts":1186430497},{"id":"13841","q":"Who was the Montblanc Patron of Art Edition 2014 dedicated to, and in what edition sizes and at what price did it appear?","b":"Limited Editions","c":"Montblanc","v":1718,"r":2,"ts":1393510912},{"id":"13143","q":"How do you recognise a Conid Fountainbel Bulkfiller from the First Production Run of 2012, and what is it made of?","b":"other manufacturers","c":"Other manufacturers","v":1709,"r":1,"ts":1335698258},{"id":"1260","q":"How can fake Montblanc StarWalkers be spotted, in particular the rollerball in the Rubber Line version?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1580,"r":3,"ts":1102402506},{"id":"5788","q":"Are limited edition fountain pens any good as an investment, and how dependable are the collector prices quoted in investment magazines?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":1616,"r":1,"ts":1142692566},{"id":"7421","q":"Which Montblanc model is a slim writing instrument of the 1980s with a plastic star set into the clip?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1465,"r":4,"ts":1164917570},{"id":"5018","q":"Is a piston filler marked “Monte Rosa”, with no star emblem on the cap top, a genuine Montblanc?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1511,"r":1,"ts":1136157490},{"id":"10740","q":"How many examples of the Montblanc Artisan Magic Beauty “Ugly Duckling” were made, and how should such a pen be judged?","b":"Limited Editions","c":"Montblanc","v":1508,"r":1,"ts":1202167143},{"id":"14119","q":"Is it normal for the precious resin of a Montblanc Meisterstück 164 to glow reddish when light is shone through it, and how is authenticity established?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1357,"r":4,"ts":1488346861},{"id":"14255","q":"What distinguishes the galalith fountain pen by Achim Velte, made in five examples, and how is it filled?","b":"other manufacturers","c":"Other manufacturers","v":1506,"r":1,"ts":1604092761},{"id":"8917","q":"Was the Montblanc Sketch Pen 169 also made with platinum-plated trim, and what equivalent clutch pencils do other makers offer?","b":"Montblanc — 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top?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1395,"r":3,"ts":1152019388},{"id":"12228","q":"How do you spot fake Montblanc StarWalkers in online auctions, and can such listings be taken down?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1344,"r":4,"ts":1238510333},{"id":"3376","q":"Was there an official Montblanc edition bearing Helmut Newton's signature, and how do you recognise fakes cobbled together from it?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1443,"r":2,"ts":1121243190},{"id":"7652","q":"What does the nib stamp “Iridium Point Germany” mean on a supposed Montblanc, and which ranges are faked especially often?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1492,"r":1,"ts":1167507015},{"id":"14110","q":"How do you check the authenticity and approximate age of a second-hand Montblanc Meisterstück 146 LeGrand?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1342,"r":4,"ts":1484043172},{"id":"1874","q":"What does the imprint “KM” at the end of the barrel of a Montblanc 344 mean, and what is such a pen worth?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1491,"r":1,"ts":1108392155},{"id":"12755","q":"Which model is a slim white Montblanc push-button ballpoint of the 1980s, and what is it worth?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1290,"r":5,"ts":1291658602},{"id":"14240","q":"Why will the cap of a Montblanc 149 of 1982 not fit a 149 of 1999, even though both carry the same model number?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1489,"r":1,"ts":1582015275},{"id":"4785","q":"What sort of pen is the Montblanc Monte Rosa, and what does its collector value depend on?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1384,"r":3,"ts":1133292967},{"id":"11038","q":"Does the Montblanc Hommage à Frédéric Chopin also come as a ballpoint and a rollerball, or only as a fountain pen?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1333,"r":4,"ts":1206037975},{"id":"13045","q":"Which Montblanc model is the ballpoint of the Collection Madame, and in which years was it built?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1283,"r":5,"ts":1323866765},{"id":"12180","q":"From when do Montblanc Meisterstück pens carry a laser-etched identification number, and can a 146 be dated by it?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1332,"r":4,"ts":1234484799},{"id":"2664","q":"Why does the refill of a Montblanc ballpoint start skipping after a short time, and which refill helps in dusty surroundings?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1429,"r":2,"ts":1114162878},{"id":"5830","q":"Is an old Montblanc piston filler with a 585 heart-hole nib but no model designation on the barrel a fake?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1379,"r":3,"ts":1142940777},{"id":"8621","q":"On an octagonal Montblanc safety pen with a gold overlay, how do you tell whether the overlay is original?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":1479,"r":1,"ts":1177188946},{"id":"1558","q":"Which striped Meisterstück variants were made in the 1950s, and why do silver-grey examples look greenish today?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1428,"r":2,"ts":1105298978},{"id":"14229","q":"Which ink cartridges fit a Montblanc Generation, and are the more expensive Montblanc cartridges necessary?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1378,"r":3,"ts":1568049187},{"id":"10645","q":"What are the technical features of the 1999 Montblanc Patron of Arts edition Friedrich II, and how large was the edition?","b":"Limited Editions","c":"Montblanc","v":1474,"r":1,"ts":1200596544},{"id":"12528","q":"Are older Montblanc ballpoints such as the No. 38 of the 1960s Meisterstücke, and do today's refills fit them?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1472,"r":1,"ts":1266766571},{"id":"5673","q":"Are the feeds of modern Montblanc fountain pens still made of ebonite, and which manufacturers still use ebonite?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1371,"r":3,"ts":1141761567},{"id":"12682","q":"Can you change the nib of a Montblanc Meisterstück 146 yourself, and what does a replacement nib cost?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1368,"r":3,"ts":1286364111},{"id":"11527","q":"Does the Montblanc Skeleton Star 333 fountain pen come with a special guarantee and service booklet?","b":"Limited Editions","c":"Montblanc","v":1408,"r":2,"ts":1214847266},{"id":"12637","q":"Is the Montblanc line with the 144 fountain pen and the 164 ballpoint called Meisterstück Classic or Classique?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1307,"r":4,"ts":1283706679},{"id":"12525","q":"Is a Montblanc fountain pen without a laser-etched identification number on the cap ring necessarily a fake?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1405,"r":2,"ts":1266320286},{"id":"14199","q":"Is it worth repairing a Montblanc Generation whose section is cracked and letting ink out?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1404,"r":2,"ts":1524518340},{"id":"4720","q":"Can the nib of a 1950s Montblanc 342 be replaced, and what does a replacement nib cost?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1353,"r":3,"ts":1132998753},{"id":"13159","q":"What should you do if part of the body of a Montblanc Meisterstück Doué comes away from the barrel when you open it?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1353,"r":3,"ts":1337166781},{"id":"13052","q":"On a Montblanc 146 from the 1950s, is it normal for the ink window to remain visible when the cap is screwed on?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":1452,"r":1,"ts":1325029799},{"id":"9245","q":"What model number does a Montblanc Meisterstück rollerball in the slim Classique size carry?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1406,"r":2,"ts":1184016906},{"id":"7315","q":"Does the Montblanc 1266 of the 1970s have a gold or a steel nib, and how rare is the model?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1351,"r":3,"ts":1164229698},{"id":"14262","q":"What distinguishes the Jinhao 100, what nib does it have, and do standard cartridges and converters fit this pen?","b":"other manufacturers","c":"Other manufacturers","v":1450,"r":1,"ts":1622406833},{"id":"14138","q":"How can the damaged cap of a Montblanc from the Rubber Line be replaced when there are no spares left?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1349,"r":3,"ts":1496130076},{"id":"12164","q":"How large is the edition of the Montblanc 75th Anniversary Edition numbered “/1924”, and how do you establish its value?","b":"Limited Editions","c":"Montblanc","v":1348,"r":3,"ts":1233437910},{"id":"12170","q":"How does the Faber-Castell E-Motion write, and what should you look out for before buying this pen?","b":"other manufacturers","c":"Other manufacturers","v":1397,"r":2,"ts":1233812971},{"id":"8550","q":"What does the stamped “D” on the nib of a Montblanc 32 stand for, and was the pen delivered that way?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":1392,"r":2,"ts":1176020221},{"id":"8516","q":"How can you tell whether an old safety pen with no brand marking is a Montblanc, and which books help?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1340,"r":3,"ts":1175623969},{"id":"14126","q":"What is a Montblanc SlimLine, and are push-button ballpoints of this kind faked at all?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1290,"r":4,"ts":1490453036},{"id":"4687","q":"How do you spot fraudulent Montblanc listings that use other people's genuine photographs and copied descriptions?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1387,"r":2,"ts":1132748180},{"id":"13051","q":"What will polish scratches out of the precious resin of a Montblanc, and can cracks be repaired at home with synthetic resin?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1386,"r":2,"ts":1324917562},{"id":"8926","q":"Is a Meisterstück 144 with no serial number, no “Pix” under the clip and no model number on the cap ring genuine?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1335,"r":3,"ts":1180256850},{"id":"7037","q":"What did the Meisterstück Solitaire 146 in 925 sterling silver cost new, and is 290 euros reasonable for a used one?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1334,"r":3,"ts":1161720858},{"id":"6575","q":"Does the cap of a Meisterstück Platinum Line Le Grand ballpoint also fit the rollerball in the same line?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1381,"r":2,"ts":1155038239},{"id":"12993","q":"Is there a Montblanc Meisterstück 164 on which the refill can only be changed through a removable tip?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1431,"r":1,"ts":1315893496},{"id":"14080","q":"How do you spot a fake Meisterstück Solitaire Doué in vermeil, and what does Montblanc's authentication service cost?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1231,"r":5,"ts":1473091350},{"id":"12817","q":"How do the Montblanc John Lennon edition and the Franz Kafka Limited Edition differ, technically and in their design?","b":"Limited 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nib of a Meisterstück 149 yourself?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1322,"r":3,"ts":1498328039},{"id":"14081","q":"Is a Montblanc Meisterstück from the Leonard Bernstein Special Edition genuine even without a laser-etched identification number?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1320,"r":3,"ts":1473195104},{"id":"3848","q":"Why is the leather case of the Meisterstück 147 Traveller so often sold separately from the pen, and what did the set cost?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1369,"r":2,"ts":1124290552},{"id":"1297","q":"Can a rollerball offered as a Montblanc Writers Edition F. Scott Fitzgerald be genuine, and how are such fakes recognised?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1367,"r":2,"ts":1102581029},{"id":"13886","q":"How do you open an old fountain pen, a Stöffhaas for instance, in order to replace the worn cork on the piston?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":1417,"r":1,"ts":1403984035},{"id":"8402","q":"Is a Montblanc rollerball genuine if the original Montblanc refill fits it?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1413,"r":1,"ts":1174462803},{"id":"14063","q":"What does it mean when a Montblanc Writers Edition such as the Marcel Proust has no serial number?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1263,"r":4,"ts":1467220101},{"id":"3419","q":"Why did Montblanc discontinue the vermeil Solitaire models, and how does vermeil differ from a gold-plated brass version?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1311,"r":3,"ts":1121513347},{"id":"13846","q":"Are there simple features by which a fake Montblanc fountain pen can reliably be recognised at the point of purchase?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1361,"r":2,"ts":1394447195},{"id":"1601","q":"What customs and import costs should you reckon with when buying a Montblanc pen in the United States?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1410,"r":1,"ts":1105626623},{"id":"7970","q":"Which model is a slim brushed-steel Montblanc ballpoint with a gold-coloured clip and the engraving MONT BLANC GERMANY?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1356,"r":2,"ts":1170496176},{"id":"13131","q":"How can a Montblanc 139 with stress cracks in the barrel thread be repaired without losing the long ink window?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1405,"r":1,"ts":1334852088},{"id":"4399","q":"Are the three even slits in the gold-coloured tip of the Montblanc Pix 372 propelling pencil damage, or are they intentional?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1352,"r":2,"ts":1129724560},{"id":"12935","q":"What does a second-hand Montblanc Writers Edition Edgar Allan Poe cost, and can the nib width still be changed on this edition?","b":"Limited Editions","c":"Montblanc","v":1350,"r":2,"ts":1307805251},{"id":"11983","q":"What can be done when the push mechanism of a Montblanc Scenium ballpoint sticks and the refill will no longer retract?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1299,"r":3,"ts":1225382960},{"id":"6302","q":"What period does a black Montblanc 254 date from, and how do you tell the early version from the late one?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1348,"r":2,"ts":1149838244},{"id":"9820","q":"What does an S in front of the identification number of a Montblanc pen mean?","b":"Limited Editions","c":"Montblanc","v":1398,"r":1,"ts":1191700386},{"id":"12627","q":"Why do Parker pens carry two different arrow logos, and does that point to a fake?","b":"other manufacturers","c":"Other manufacturers","v":1398,"r":1,"ts":1282670039},{"id":"10662","q":"Was the Meisterstück made as a ballpoint with a cap, and can a ballpoint refill be fitted into a rollerball such as the 163?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1297,"r":3,"ts":1200997611},{"id":"12699","q":"Is a Johann Faber 1481 a fountain pen, and what is it worth to a collector?","b":"other manufacturers","c":"Other manufacturers","v":1397,"r":1,"ts":1287503089},{"id":"11967","q":"How much discount do authorised Montblanc dealers give, and how do you recognise a current piston converter in a Meisterstück 145?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1295,"r":3,"ts":1225141883},{"id":"13898","q":"Why does a gold-plated Montblanc ballpoint carry a different emblem on the clip instead of the white star?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1391,"r":1,"ts":1407600797},{"id":"2103","q":"Were there Meisterstück 149s without a serial number and without an engraving in the clip, and has the model been built unchanged since 1952?","b":"Identifying 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models?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1336,"r":2,"ts":1143143648},{"id":"12340","q":"What does the number 250 on the nib of an old Montblanc fountain pen mean, and how do you tell a 139 from a 136?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":1285,"r":3,"ts":1250093710},{"id":"6600","q":"Which Montblanc model is a silver-coloured Meisterstück ballpoint, and what did it cost new?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1333,"r":2,"ts":1155153864},{"id":"9254","q":"What does Vermeil mean on Montblanc writing instruments, and is it true that gold-plated brass is used instead nowadays?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1281,"r":3,"ts":1184180832},{"id":"14008","q":"Is a gold-plated Montblanc Bohème stamped FRANCE instead of GERMANY on the clip a fake?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1131,"r":6,"ts":1440272622},{"id":"10070","q":"Can the production date of a Montblanc writing instrument be worked out from its ident number, and how do you establish its age?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1329,"r":2,"ts":1194356658},{"id":"14180","q":"Which Montblanc model is a fountain pen with a guilloché silver cap (Ag 925) and an 18 ct nib stamped 4810?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1279,"r":3,"ts":1509977411},{"id":"1179","q":"What should you watch out for in online auctions so as not to end up buying a counterfeit Montblanc StarWalker or vintage fountain pen?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1328,"r":2,"ts":1101741376},{"id":"12298","q":"Which models belong to the Montblanc Diva Line, and why is the position of the thread on the barrel considered impractical?","b":"Limited Editions","c":"Montblanc","v":1278,"r":3,"ts":1245654360},{"id":"12328","q":"How do you recognise counterfeit Montblanc rollerballs, such as supposed pieces from the 100 years edition or the Patron of Arts edition Humboldt?","b":"Identifying 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fit?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1316,"r":2,"ts":1156697532},{"id":"12050","q":"What period does a Montblanc ballpoint of the Noblesse line date from, and can the year of manufacture be narrowed down from the original packaging?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":1315,"r":2,"ts":1227218351},{"id":"7993","q":"Which model lies behind a Montblanc Meisterstück of the Anniversary Edition “75 Years of Passion and Soul”, and when was it made?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1261,"r":3,"ts":1170697358},{"id":"6704","q":"What does the 925 stamp mean on the lengthwise-fluted cap of a Montblanc rollerball with a Meisterstück engraving on the cap ring?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1359,"r":1,"ts":1156259062},{"id":"3706","q":"Why will a complete year's diary not fit a Montblanc pocket organiser in the Mini size, and which inserts fit instead?","b":"Montblanc — 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genuine, and what do the enclosed papers say about authenticity?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1346,"r":1,"ts":1137962000},{"id":"7703","q":"Can a Montblanc spectacle frame engraved Meisterstück be pinned down to a maker, a production period or an original retail price?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1245,"r":3,"ts":1168174448},{"id":"12574","q":"Can the authenticity of a Montblanc Meisterstück 145 Chopin still be judged reliably from listing photographs?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1293,"r":2,"ts":1274210709},{"id":"12345","q":"Could a Montblanc 244 G have been built as early as 1948 or 1949, or do these pens date only from the 1950s?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":1341,"r":1,"ts":1251477185},{"id":"9770","q":"Can the serial number on a Montblanc's clip tell you the date of manufacture or the model line?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1289,"r":2,"ts":1191401643},{"id":"11147","q":"Was the stoneless Montblanc Bohème also made in MidSize and as a set with a ballpoint, and are dealer discounts on Montblanc permitted?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1338,"r":1,"ts":1207005722},{"id":"5071","q":"Why does a Montblanc with an OBB nib skip after a brief pause in writing, and how can its starting behaviour be improved?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1236,"r":3,"ts":1136823707},{"id":"12208","q":"How is the clip of the Montblanc Donation Pen Sir Georg Solti shaped, and is a rough raised spot at the end of the clip normal?","b":"Limited Editions","c":"Montblanc","v":1286,"r":2,"ts":1236803211},{"id":"12349","q":"Is it normal for the nib of a Montblanc safety pen to be wet with ink every time it is wound out?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":1286,"r":2,"ts":1252520329},{"id":"1840","q":"How do you spot listings for fakes that appear to come from German sellers but are in fact supplied from the Far East?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1335,"r":1,"ts":1108025366},{"id":"6197","q":"When were the Montblanc 320 fountain pen and the 380 ballpoint made, and how do you establish what they are worth to collectors?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1285,"r":2,"ts":1147799981},{"id":"5726","q":"Why do plastic shavings build up in the threads of a Montblanc StarWalker Metal Rubber ballpoint when it is screwed open and shut?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1329,"r":1,"ts":1142097574},{"id":"13876","q":"What does the word Pix on a Montblanc fountain pen mean, and can the cap top of current Meisterstück pens be unscrewed?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1279,"r":2,"ts":1400789503},{"id":"4445","q":"What is the loose metal spring in the ink chamber of a Montblanc converter for, and does it mean something is wrong?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1277,"r":2,"ts":1130761002},{"id":"13078","q":"When were the Montblanc models 22, 24 and 262 made, and are pens of that kind valuable today?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1227,"r":3,"ts":1329202721},{"id":"11932","q":"How do you work out the resale value of a used Meisterstück 144, and does the rule of thumb about a quarter of the new price hold good?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1273,"r":2,"ts":1224087927},{"id":"14182","q":"How can you tell whether a Montblanc Meisterstück 149 dates from the early 1960s?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1272,"r":2,"ts":1511533185},{"id":"14106","q":"When were the Montblanc 251 propelling pencil and the 281 ballpoint made, and how valuable are they?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1220,"r":3,"ts":1482945738},{"id":"8272","q":"What can you do if a second-hand Montblanc does not match the condition described, and what does “as new” actually mean?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1219,"r":3,"ts":1173221942},{"id":"14025","q":"What should you do if the piston unit of a Montblanc 149 has worked loose and screws out of the barrel when turned?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1216,"r":3,"ts":1446831307},{"id":"14258","q":"What can be done if an old Montblanc 342 with a steel nib still delivers ink only erratically after flushing?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":1265,"r":2,"ts":1612041361},{"id":"4968","q":"What nibs do the Montblanc models 30, 31 and 32 have, and how do you remove crystalline deposits from them?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1264,"r":2,"ts":1135345036},{"id":"1739","q":"Which numbers belong in a Montblanc service guide, and where is the serial number on the pen?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1263,"r":2,"ts":1106764419},{"id":"11669","q":"Which fountain pens in the Montblanc Patron of Arts editions are cartridge pens rather than piston fillers?","b":"Limited Editions","c":"Montblanc","v":1312,"r":1,"ts":1217263617},{"id":"5985","q":"Was the Montblanc 72 ever made entirely in rolled gold, or is such a pen an 82 with a swapped cap?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1311,"r":1,"ts":1145103707},{"id":"7367","q":"What is the Montblanc 002, a very small propelling pencil with an engraved star, and when does it date from?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1261,"r":2,"ts":1164564014},{"id":"12297","q":"Does a serial number on the clip ring prove that a Montblanc from the Greta Garbo edition is genuine?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1211,"r":3,"ts":1245478917},{"id":"12543","q":"How long has the Meisterstück 149 been in production, and why do contradictory statements circulate about the model's age and the company's anniversaries?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":1310,"r":1,"ts":1269272118},{"id":"12492","q":"What should you watch out for when buying a Montblanc amber set from an online auction, and is the edition limited?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1208,"r":3,"ts":1263662676},{"id":"12370","q":"Can the cap of a Meisterstück 144 be posted while writing without damaging the pen?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1157,"r":4,"ts":1255175072},{"id":"12970","q":"Which Montblanc models are a red Meisterstück 164 and a gold 1876, and how does an engraving affect the value?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1207,"r":3,"ts":1312306900},{"id":"12495","q":"Does Montblanc have a factory outlet, and can you negotiate on price in the boutiques?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1206,"r":3,"ts":1263917102},{"id":"12859","q":"Is it normal for the piston knob of a Montblanc 146 to turn almost a full revolution before the mechanism engages?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1206,"r":3,"ts":1300190059},{"id":"11583","q":"How do you spot faked Montblanc editions when a listing shows colours or designs that never existed?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1304,"r":1,"ts":1215780962},{"id":"14021","q":"Why does the refill of a Montblanc Noblesse ballpoint no longer retract after the pen has been taken apart, and how do you put it right?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1252,"r":2,"ts":1444326801},{"id":"9734","q":"Why does a Montblanc Solitaire in the fine-grain finish carry no 925 hallmark, and does that make it a fake?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1201,"r":3,"ts":1190829119},{"id":"14198","q":"Can a Montblanc Bohème in 925 silver offered as a one-off, with a worked-over engraving panel and no star, be genuine?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1299,"r":1,"ts":1524205798},{"id":"2498","q":"How do you recognise the Far Eastern Montblanc fakes offered at online auctions?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1298,"r":1,"ts":1112789857},{"id":"13916","q":"Is a Montblanc fountain pen genuine if it combines the nib ring of a 144 with the screw thread of a 145?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1297,"r":1,"ts":1415080585},{"id":"12976","q":"Does a Montblanc nib with no star or lettering on the nib face mean the nib has been swapped?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1146,"r":4,"ts":1313762640},{"id":"4792","q":"Why will a goose quill cut at home usually refuse to write, and which feathers are suitable?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":1294,"r":1,"ts":1133359790},{"id":"2807","q":"How are repairs to limited Montblanc writing instruments such as the Voltaire handled, and what does an edition number prefixed with an S mean?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1236,"r":2,"ts":1115544828},{"id":"2626","q":"Can a converter be fitted to a Montblanc Meisterstück 146 or 149, or is the 147 Traveller the better choice for heavy writers?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1284,"r":1,"ts":1113822238},{"id":"13301","q":"How can a cracked piston guide sleeve in an old Montblanc 149 be repaired when the filling knob will not come free?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1283,"r":1,"ts":1353792290},{"id":"11735","q":"How can you tell that a supposedly early Montblanc lever filler with a Simplo imprint has been put together from parts that do not belong to it?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1281,"r":1,"ts":1218977510},{"id":"7581","q":"Where can you find information on the internal construction of Montblanc fountain pens and as complete a survey of the models as possible?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1230,"r":2,"ts":1166568221},{"id":"14144","q":"What is the Montblanc Meisterstück 145 Special Anniversary Edition of 1999, and what is the difference between a Special Edition and a Limited Edition?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1227,"r":2,"ts":1499082014},{"id":"5332","q":"What period does a Montblanc piston filler with the cap engraving 242 F and a 14C 585 gold nib date from, and where was it made?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1274,"r":1,"ts":1139146509},{"id":"13384","q":"How do you recognise counterfeit Montblanc ballpoints, and is it true that versions of that kind were made for the Asian market?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1273,"r":1,"ts":1367403611},{"id":"14100","q":"Do a serial number on the clip and a Germany engraving prove that a Montblanc ballpoint is genuine, and how can authenticity be established beyond doubt?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1172,"r":3,"ts":1479645355},{"id":"13320","q":"How do you tell the Montblanc 164 Classique ballpoint from the larger 161 LeGrand, and what should you watch for in auction photographs?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1219,"r":2,"ts":1355781457},{"id":"13112","q":"What does it cost to have a dirty Montblanc Meisterstück 144 cleaned and overhauled, and how does the factory service work?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1213,"r":2,"ts":1332696192},{"id":"13875","q":"How do you get a Montblanc 144 that has lain unused for years, with a seized converter, working again, and what should you look for when buying second-hand?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1163,"r":3,"ts":1400707301},{"id":"13313","q":"What causes a Montblanc Meisterstück 146 to skip when writing quickly, and how can it be cured?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1261,"r":1,"ts":1355101101},{"id":"5087","q":"What period does a Montblanc Meisterstück 146 with an unribbed ink window date from, and which ballpoint and pencil go with it?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1209,"r":2,"ts":1136919631},{"id":"12173","q":"How durable is the rubberised surface of the Montblanc StarWalker Rubber Line in everyday use?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1208,"r":2,"ts":1234044318},{"id":"3320","q":"Until when did Montblanc stamp the model number 146 into the cap ring, and how precisely can a pen be dated by it?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1254,"r":1,"ts":1120771902},{"id":"13311","q":"What did the Montblanc Anniversary Edition “75 Years of Passion and Soul” cost on release, and what prices does it fetch now?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1202,"r":2,"ts":1354971972},{"id":"12144","q":"Does a converter fit a Montblanc Meisterstück Le Grand 146, and how do you get hold of spare parts for the piston mechanism?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1101,"r":4,"ts":1231182012},{"id":"14047","q":"How do you spot fraudulent Montblanc online shops, and what can be done about offers of that kind?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1149,"r":3,"ts":1455537096},{"id":"6153","q":"May authorised Montblanc dealers sell older collector's pieces above list price, and what does the price tell you about the pen?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1248,"r":1,"ts":1147337480},{"id":"13453","q":"Are Montblanc Scenium writing instruments faked, and how can fakes from this range be recognised?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1248,"r":1,"ts":1379757827},{"id":"13147","q":"How do you spot cheap Montblanc fakes at first glance, from the way the cap rings are made for instance?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1196,"r":2,"ts":1336307179},{"id":"7898","q":"Can a Montblanc with the barrel of a 136 and the cap of a 244 be original, and what does that mean for its value?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1195,"r":2,"ts":1170228211},{"id":"12885","q":"Is the Montblanc StarWalker fountain pen a cartridge pen and nothing else, or can a converter be fitted as well?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1194,"r":2,"ts":1302728861},{"id":"2050","q":"Can the date of manufacture of a Montblanc Meisterstück be established from the serial number?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1239,"r":1,"ts":1110283859},{"id":"3307","q":"Were Montblanc Solitaire writing instruments in the Le Grand size also made as rollerballs or ballpoints?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1189,"r":2,"ts":1120749620},{"id":"10702","q":"How do you identify the model range of a Montblanc from the 1970s and 1980s when no number is engraved on it?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1139,"r":3,"ts":1201643019},{"id":"12811","q":"Which Montblanc model has a brushed aluminium cap, a wire clip ending in a plastic ball and a plastic thread?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1139,"r":3,"ts":1297697647},{"id":"12325","q":"Does the engraving “France” instead of “Germany” on the clip ring of a Montblanc Bohème point to a fake?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1188,"r":2,"ts":1248173005},{"id":"14035","q":"Is there a reliable list of features by which a genuine Montblanc Meisterstück can be identified beyond doubt?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1188,"r":2,"ts":1450898351},{"id":"12458","q":"How do you recognise a fake of the Montblanc Donation Pen Karajan that is being offered under the wrong name as a Leonard Bernstein?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1187,"r":2,"ts":1263154760},{"id":"12440","q":"On a platinum-finished Montblanc Meisterstück 164, is a brass-coloured thread normal, and do genuine refills that fit prove authenticity?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1186,"r":2,"ts":1260978646},{"id":"13076","q":"Were Montblanc ballpoints given away as promotional gifts, with a newspaper subscription for instance, and how should such pens be regarded?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1186,"r":2,"ts":1328566189},{"id":"9094","q":"What can be done when the lower sheets of a Montblanc organiser slip as it is closed and the punched holes wear through?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1083,"r":4,"ts":1182335434},{"id":"8268","q":"Is it normal for the piston knob of a Montblanc Solitaire to turn almost a full revolution without resistance?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1180,"r":2,"ts":1173191600},{"id":"12027","q":"How do you get a Montblanc fountain pen that has been stored dry for decades writing again without damaging it?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1227,"r":1,"ts":1226753527},{"id":"12177","q":"What connects the Greif works in Goslar with the flights of the airship Graf Zeppelin?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":1223,"r":1,"ts":1234376616},{"id":"13968","q":"What period does the Montblanc Carrera series date from, and what are the fountain pens and propelling pencils of the range worth?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1123,"r":3,"ts":1425922738},{"id":"12072","q":"Is a black fountain pen marked Monte Rosa with a blue ink window a genuine Montblanc product?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1221,"r":1,"ts":1227639496},{"id":"13859","q":"What period does a Montblanc set of a 284 ballpoint and a fountain pen with a 585 nib date from, and what do the numbers mean?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1119,"r":3,"ts":1395862124},{"id":"7715","q":"Which Meisterstück model is a Montblanc fountain pen measuring about 12.5 centimetres without its cap?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1168,"r":2,"ts":1168245488},{"id":"11075","q":"Which models were there in the Meisterstück Solitaire Stainless Steel I line, and why was it superseded by Steel II?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1165,"r":2,"ts":1206364322},{"id":"5962","q":"How can a Montblanc pen stamped W-Germany and carrying no identification number be dated?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1213,"r":1,"ts":1144778330},{"id":"9581","q":"Why do the box and the guarantee certificate of old Montblanc sets so often fail to match the pen lying inside?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1160,"r":2,"ts":1188046715},{"id":"12500","q":"Why does the cap of an old 1930s Montblanc turn yellow-green when polished and smell sharp afterwards?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1156,"r":2,"ts":1264338897},{"id":"11387","q":"Is a silver Montblanc ballpoint with a grain guilloche genuine if it carries only 925 and Germany and no identification number?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1204,"r":1,"ts":1212763326},{"id":"13252","q":"How do you tell the black Montblanc 320 and 221 fountain pens apart by their cap rings and nib markings?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1203,"r":1,"ts":1348123982},{"id":"13425","q":"Which Montblanc models are a ballpoint with one cap ring and a fountain pen with two, engraved W.-GERMANY?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1102,"r":3,"ts":1375430128},{"id":"6433","q":"How can a faulty Montblanc 1266 be put back in order when the manufacturer no longer stocks spare parts?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1150,"r":2,"ts":1152273933},{"id":"12613","q":"What did the Meisterstück LeGrand 146 of the Platinum Line cost in 2010, and was it worth buying abroad?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1048,"r":4,"ts":1280901258},{"id":"12570","q":"Is a Montblanc Meisterstück 161 with the word Pix and a cap-ring engraving that reads the wrong way round a fake?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1195,"r":1,"ts":1273173871},{"id":"9012","q":"What does a replacement cap for a Montblanc Meisterstück 146 cost, and what rights does a buyer have when a crack has been concealed?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1093,"r":3,"ts":1181136993},{"id":"10899","q":"What lies behind the Montblanc Jungle Eyes collection, and how does it relate to the Gift Collection of 2004?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1093,"r":3,"ts":1204306528},{"id":"11120","q":"Were Montblanc Meisterstück Solitaire fountain pens ever fitted with single-tone platinum-plated 18-carat nibs?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1141,"r":2,"ts":1206709570},{"id":"1890","q":"Why do older and newer nibs of the Meisterstück 149 differ in the way the platinum inlay is executed?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1189,"r":1,"ts":1108491035},{"id":"13447","q":"Are dark-looking spacer rings on a Meisterstück Solitaire Stainless Steel II a sign of a fake?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1189,"r":1,"ts":1378366185},{"id":"14107","q":"Which model is a Meisterstück Classique Gold-Coated with the ident number 106514, and what is the spring in the converter for?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1188,"r":1,"ts":1483118624},{"id":"13985","q":"Why do collectors prefer Montblanc pens whose certificate or service booklet has not been filled in?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1182,"r":1,"ts":1430824477},{"id":"13366","q":"Is a small tube protruding from the barrel of a Montblanc ballpoint after the tip has broken off an indication of a fake?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1177,"r":1,"ts":1362985487},{"id":"12983","q":"How is a Montblanc Meisterstück 146 filled correctly, and is ink left standing in the feed afterwards normal?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1175,"r":1,"ts":1314380022},{"id":"3091","q":"Was the pencil of the Montblanc Anniversary Edition made as a push-button pencil, and what should one make of an offer described as such?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1174,"r":1,"ts":1118604399},{"id":"7160","q":"Did Montblanc make a model No. 84 and a push-button filler No. 15, and what does an imprint such as “KX 125” on an early pen mean?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1171,"r":1,"ts":1162576168},{"id":"5264","q":"Why does the cap ring of a Montblanc Ramses II carry the imprint “Meisterstück No 146” while the Nikolai does not, and why do the dimensions differ?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1170,"r":1,"ts":1137960869},{"id":"11068","q":"How can you tell that a rollerball offered as a Montblanc 145 “Chopin”, packaging and all, is a fake?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1119,"r":2,"ts":1206307077},{"id":"12612","q":"How do you work out the value of a second-hand pen collection, and what routes are there for selling it?","b":"Montblanc — 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genuine?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1040,"r":3,"ts":1318437994},{"id":"3714","q":"Why will today's large-capacity refills not fit a Montblanc ballpoint of the 1960s, and what can be done about it?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1135,"r":1,"ts":1123090124},{"id":"8130","q":"Which model is a Montblanc Bohème twist ballpoint with a guilloché barrel and an onyx in the clip?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1131,"r":1,"ts":1172051091},{"id":"3394","q":"Was the Meisterstück Solitaire LeGrand rollerball made in stainless steel as well, and in which versions was it actually supplied?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1080,"r":2,"ts":1121286062},{"id":"13847","q":"Does the Montblanc Arturo Toscanini carry a serial or limitation number, and when did Montblanc writing instruments start to be numbered?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":975,"r":4,"ts":1394542740},{"id":"6292","q":"How can the ink-clouded ink window of a 1950s Montblanc 149 be made clear again without taking the pen apart?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1115,"r":1,"ts":1149600212},{"id":"7861","q":"Who made the plain, brushed-matt two-colour twist ballpoint that Montblanc sold in the 1980s?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1115,"r":1,"ts":1169747479},{"id":"12426","q":"Is the clip imprint “Metal France” on a Montblanc ballpoint a mark of a fake, and what does the service guide give away?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1115,"r":1,"ts":1258994982},{"id":"14059","q":"Was the Montblanc Bohème made as a four-colour ballpoint, and is a red Bohème ballpoint a limited edition?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1015,"r":3,"ts":1465461774},{"id":"14175","q":"What is a Montblanc Noblesse Oblige rollerball worth, and how do you establish the value of an inherited Montblanc?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1114,"r":1,"ts":1507656062},{"id":"12265","q":"Will a Montblanc Meisterstück 146 fit the Montblanc quiver and the Traveller case, and what are the latter's loops for?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1060,"r":2,"ts":1242514817},{"id":"9166","q":"Now that the Montblanc Meisterstück 144 Classique is out of production, is it likely to rise appreciably in value?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1106,"r":1,"ts":1182968285},{"id":"4012","q":"On a Montblanc 24, how is the press-fitted inner tube with the piston thread removed when the thread at the piston knob has broken off?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1097,"r":1,"ts":1125475754},{"id":"12825","q":"What is a Montblanc Pix 72, from what period does this push-button pencil date, and what lead diameter does it need?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1097,"r":1,"ts":1299415789},{"id":"10712","q":"How do the Montblanc Classic and Generation series differ, and what age-related faults are typical of these cartridge pens?","b":"Montblanc — 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Meisterstück pens with a Tiffany engraving be regarded?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1084,"r":1,"ts":1136560329},{"id":"12807","q":"Will the rollerball refills of the Meisterstück LeGrand 162 and the small Meisterstück 163 each fit the other model?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1029,"r":2,"ts":1297156882},{"id":"5066","q":"Which Montblanc leather case suits a fountain pen and a push-button pencil of LeGrand size?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1080,"r":1,"ts":1136737499},{"id":"12988","q":"Can a Montblanc Meisterstück 144 carry a serial number in the cap ring, and until when was the model made?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1080,"r":1,"ts":1315582979},{"id":"13294","q":"Did Montblanc supply ballpoints with no star in the push-button, or has the logo fallen out of such pens?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1077,"r":1,"ts":1352813153},{"id":"11066","q":"Is an older Meisterstück such as the 144 in burgundy suitable for daily use, or does that reduce its collector value?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1068,"r":1,"ts":1206283125},{"id":"12240","q":"How did the list price of the Montblanc Meisterstück 149 develop from the 1950s into the 2000s?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1018,"r":2,"ts":1240586447},{"id":"9270","q":"In which colours and line widths does Montblanc offer refills for the Meisterstück Classique and LeGrand rollerballs?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1015,"r":2,"ts":1184358235},{"id":"13134","q":"How old is a four-colour Montblanc slide pencil in Alpacca with a lead store under the cap, and who made it?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1065,"r":1,"ts":1335088662},{"id":"6826","q":"How can you tell what a Montblanc Solitaire with line guilloché is made of, and when did it carry the 925 hallmark?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1061,"r":1,"ts":1158817152},{"id":"12688","q":"Should the white star on the 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and cap section normal on a Montblanc Meisterstück 164 twist ballpoint?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":983,"r":2,"ts":1205268574},{"id":"4369","q":"Is a Montblanc 149 with Japanese maki-e lacquer work an official model from the manufacturer?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1031,"r":1,"ts":1129476571},{"id":"12159","q":"Was the small Meisterstück Mozart also made as a Solitaire vermeil with a line guilloche, and how large was the production run?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":928,"r":3,"ts":1233179622},{"id":"8455","q":"What does the Masterpiece engraving on the cap ring of a Montblanc 144 mean, and is a painted-on star or a clip without a number cause for suspicion?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1027,"r":1,"ts":1175022626},{"id":"3715","q":"How does the Montblanc service charge for repairs, and can spare parts such as a broken piston mechanism be had separately?","b":"Montblanc — 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Morgan executed, and in what limitation was it issued?","b":"Limited Editions","c":"Montblanc","v":0,"r":0,"ts":1079308800},{"id":"nl02","q":"Which Montblanc products are faked most often, and how widespread are counterfeits in online auctions?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":0,"r":0,"ts":1079308800},{"id":"nl03","q":"Why are the original box, the papers and the serial number no reliable proof of authenticity on Montblanc writing instruments?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":0,"r":0,"ts":1079308800},{"id":"nl04","q":"How can a fake Meisterstück be spotted from its star, colour, rings and material?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":0,"r":0,"ts":1079308800},{"id":"nl05","q":"How can the nib tell you whether a Montblanc fountain pen is genuine?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":0,"r":0,"ts":1079308800},{"id":"nl06","q":"What matters in the description and the photographs when auctioning a high-grade writing instrument online?","b":"Auction 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propelling pencil with only two cap rings a fake, or did such models really exist?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1429,"r":1,"ts":1141241845},{"id":"1171","q":"How do you spot Montblanc fakes that have been put together at home from the parts of different makers?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1371,"r":2,"ts":1101711878},{"id":"2648","q":"Why does a recent invoice matter when buying a Montblanc 147 Traveller, and what was it worth in 2005?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1369,"r":2,"ts":1114002435},{"id":"10698","q":"Was there ever a white Meisterstück from Montblanc, and which series do pale-coloured Montblanc pens come from?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1366,"r":2,"ts":1201620954},{"id":"4208","q":"Is the designation Meisterstück LeGrand correct for the 149, and how did the internet discount offers of 2005 come about?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1414,"r":1,"ts":1126859311},{"id":"12617","q":"Is the Parker 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Silver Fibre Guilloche, and when did it appear?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1242,"r":2,"ts":1121286877},{"id":"13430","q":"How can a fake Montblanc rollerball be recognised from the cap rings and the way the cap is attached?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1188,"r":3,"ts":1376464159},{"id":"7034","q":"Where does the Montblanc Pix 283 fit in, and how rare is this short pencil?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1282,"r":1,"ts":1161716743},{"id":"2017","q":"Was the Montblanc Anniversary ever made in platinum, and how are such fakes recognised?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1276,"r":1,"ts":1109940608},{"id":"4842","q":"Are entirely plain, single-colour gold nibs on old Montblanc fountain pens a sign of a fake?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1273,"r":1,"ts":1133775989},{"id":"12560","q":"How large was the limitation of the Montblanc Metamorphosis watch, and what did it cost when it was presented?","b":"Limited 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fakes of the Montblanc Skeleton Star watch be told apart from an original?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1305,"r":0,"ts":1115476292},{"id":"12952","q":"How did UBS assess future market growth for high-quality writing instruments in 2011?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1302,"r":0,"ts":1309076256},{"id":"14112","q":"Is it normal, as the factory built them, for the upper and lower halves of a Montblanc StarWalker ballpoint not to sit flush?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1252,"r":1,"ts":1484383813},{"id":"4883","q":"Which Meisterstück ballpoint is the proper counterpart to the 149 fountain pen?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1251,"r":1,"ts":1134224032},{"id":"12256","q":"What is a Montblanc Monte Rosa, and how can the various versions be placed?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":1248,"r":1,"ts":1242124939},{"id":"4861","q":"Who is regarded as the inventor of the modern pencil, and what is his manufacturing 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Sein Leben und sein Werk a new edition of the company history of 1950?","b":"Other","c":"Other","v":1232,"r":0,"ts":1218792023},{"id":"14131","q":"Are plain Montblanc fountain pens such as the 22 or the 24 faked as well, and are photographs from a small ad enough to judge by?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1182,"r":1,"ts":1491651871},{"id":"1989","q":"What features give away faked Montblanc writing instruments with a guilloché surface?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1178,"r":1,"ts":1109686078},{"id":"5941","q":"Are old Montblanc fountain pens faked too, and how do you spot an overlay added later?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1226,"r":0,"ts":1144576765},{"id":"11808","q":"Was the fountain pen Der Kimmelstiel by M. Kimmelstiel & Co a sub-brand of Montblanc?","b":"Vintage pens / oldies","c":"Montblanc","v":1225,"r":0,"ts":1220771897},{"id":"13043","q":"How do you recognise a fake of the Montblanc Meisterstück 144 in the vermeil version?","b":"Identifying fakes","c":"Montblanc","v":1223,"r":0,"ts":1323181399},{"id":"8654","q":"Which Montblanc writing instruments were available in solid gold, and until when were they made?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1067,"r":3,"ts":1177933850},{"id":"14013","q":"Since when has Montblanc offered the Meisterstück 149 and the 147 with platinum-plated trim as well?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1066,"r":3,"ts":1442500652},{"id":"7986","q":"Does a ballpoint refill contain ink, or is it some other writing medium?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1102,"r":2,"ts":1170626183},{"id":"9670","q":"How are the hallmarks arranged on the cap of the Montblanc Charles Dickens, and what does a reversed arrangement mean?","b":"Limited 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them?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":998,"r":2,"ts":1223834063},{"id":"12824","q":"Was the Meisterstück 146 LeGrand also made with an 18 K nib, and what are the dimensions of the piston filler?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":998,"r":2,"ts":1299093564},{"id":"7283","q":"How large is the edition of the Writers Edition Agatha Christie in vermeil, and what was being asked for it in 2006?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1045,"r":1,"ts":1163797506},{"id":"10727","q":"What does the engraving Laiton on the inside of the clip of a Montblanc Solitaire in 925 silver mean?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":983,"r":2,"ts":1201982224},{"id":"11201","q":"Which group did Montblanc, Dunhill and Montegrappa belong to, and did Dunhill go on making writing instruments?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1073,"r":0,"ts":1207584141},{"id":"8404","q":"Can a Montblanc be checked for authenticity by its serial or identification number?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":982,"r":1,"ts":1174466607},{"id":"12386","q":"Which variants of the Montblanc 744-N are there, and what does the 585 hallmark on the fountain pen and pencil mean?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":920,"r":2,"ts":1256502348},{"id":"9729","q":"In which body colours is the Montblanc ballpoint No. 8 documented, and did it also come in green?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1028,"r":0,"ts":1190558843},{"id":"12012","q":"How do the Meisterstück 145 and 146 differ in filling system, size and handling?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":1009,"r":0,"ts":1226499735},{"id":"8553","q":"Which Montblanc Special Edition followed the Greta Garbo edition, and how does it differ from a Limited Edition?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":995,"r":0,"ts":1176040061},{"id":"13376","q":"Which Montblanc series does a particularly slim twist ballpoint with a matt surface and two refills belong to?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":927,"r":1,"ts":1365341913},{"id":"13973","q":"What does it mean if a Montblanc Meisterstück P164 is delivered in a flat clear-lidded box instead of the black presentation case?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":868,"r":2,"ts":1427974457},{"id":"4431","q":"How do the hand-made and the machine-made sheets of Montblanc's Meister-Bütten writing paper differ?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":967,"r":0,"ts":1130507211},{"id":"11982","q":"What distinguishes the Montblanc Étoile, introduced in 2008 and aimed at female customers?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":917,"r":1,"ts":1225308384},{"id":"12752","q":"How can the year of manufacture of a Montblanc Meisterstück Le Grand 162 rollerball be established?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":915,"r":1,"ts":1291583567},{"id":"13403","q":"Which Montblanc models lie behind the numbers 144 and 172 from the 1950s, and how is their value established?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":906,"r":1,"ts":1371132930},{"id":"12126","q":"Can Montblanc cartridge pens such as the 147 Traveller or the Meisterstück 144 be filled with a converter?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":904,"r":1,"ts":1229959022},{"id":"12351","q":"In which years was the Montblanc Titano made in grey under the number 17100?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":889,"r":1,"ts":1252658606},{"id":"12640","q":"Do the sterling silver Montblanc Meisterstück Solitaire pens carry a silver hallmark, and where is it placed?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":889,"r":1,"ts":1283958092},{"id":"12435","q":"Was the Montblanc Meisterstück 149 ever made as a Bordeaux version with a gold-plated cap?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":888,"r":1,"ts":1260141798},{"id":"12282","q":"Will Montblanc alter production parts such as the plastic ring on the section of a Meisterstück at a customer's request?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":881,"r":1,"ts":1243791342},{"id":"12979","q":"What suggests that a Montblanc rollerball on offer for which no matching model can be traced is a fake?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":877,"r":1,"ts":1314102835},{"id":"13913","q":"From when until when did Montblanc list the StarWalker in the Rubber & Metal version?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":840,"r":1,"ts":1414157691},{"id":"12203","q":"From what period does the Montblanc Pix 36, a propelling pencil with a push-button mechanism, date?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":808,"r":1,"ts":1236414538},{"id":"12311","q":"How does the Montblanc 147 Traveller differ from the 146, and was it also made with an ink window?","b":"Montblanc — general","c":"Montblanc","v":835,"r":0,"ts":1246529041},{"id":"8992","q":"How can you tell whether a Montblanc leather case is of older or of more recent manufacture?","b":"Montblanc — 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