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The Meisterstück 149 - a design icon that writes history and MONTBLANC LEGRAND 146 both are outstanding, excellent, flagship pens by Montblanc a company in pen making for the last more than 100 years and Meisterstück 149 recently celebrated the completion of 90 years since it’s launch.Both the pens are made of deep black precious resin with gold-coated details, surmounted by six-pointed white star emblem a symbol of snow-covered top of Montblanc the highest peak 4810 Meter high in the Alps range of Europe and finished with handcrafted Au750 18 Karat gold nibs of no. 9 and 6 respectively with rhodium-coated inlay apart from Piston Filler Fountain Pens with ink window and threaded cap closure. Both are largely sized pens about 5.75 inches in length. Suitable for all sizes of hands even without posting the cap. Meisterstück 149 is a cigar-shaped thicker pen which is more or less seen as a signature pen, lifestyle statement / prestigious/ ego/show off the pen and is seldom used for long writing sessions or everyday use pen. LEGRAND 146, on the other hand, having the similar features except for slightly less girth/dia and marginally shorter when the cap is off because of no.6 nib has been found to be more comfortable for long writing sessions. Which pen to choose with which nib size has to be left to the individual choice.I have been using MONTBLANC MEISTERSTUCK 149 with BBB Oblique signature nib as a signature pen or for satisfying my urge for calligraphy. MONTBLANC LEGRAND 146 with BB Oblique nib I use as everyday use pen. Hope this is useful.

SECRID - ICONIC WALLETS, MADE IN HOLLANDUp until a few years ago, carrying a very bulky wallet with one of those little zip up coin compartments thrown in for good was the norm. A wallet had to have compartments for large wads of cash, cards, photos of loved ones, gods and what not. The result was a wallet that looked like there was a tumor growing out of it. Not anymore! Now, the content of wallets is changing. Coin and paper money are increasingly being replaced by high-tech cards with computer chips and built-in antennas. This increases the ease of use, but also the risks but with a Secrid wallet, you won't have to worry about this. Apart from protection, Secrid wallets are ultra-compact and ultra slim, almost as compact as a poker card in fact. Here are the reasons why we totally love the Secrid: INNOVATION AND STYLE In terms of the design, Secrid Wallets and sleek & innovative. The wallet consists of two materials: high quality, forged aluminum and leather that is aged and carefully stitched so that the wallet will last a lifetime. Aluminium is used as it is a strong yet lightweight material. Aluminum also offers the sleek and modern design that is the trademark of Secrid. The aluminum also serves a more important function: Modern cards each have a unique RFID (radio frequency identification code) meaning the cards transmit information through radio waves, just like your phone. Since cards transmit radio waves, they offer the opportunity for hackers to gain access to your card information without stealing it physically from you. All the access is done through an RFID reader. With this, they can access your bank details and steal your money virtually. The aluminum in Secrid wallets acts as a firewall and blocks attempts to read the data. This wallet pays for itself with the peace of mind and security that come with being sure that your valuable information is protected at all times SEQUENTIAL CARD SLIDE This sequential feature allows the cards to slide out in a neat sequence with a simple pull of a patented mechanical lever. No more rummaging and pulling out all your cards to get to the right one. The cards stay secure even if you hold it upside down.SPACE FOR YOUR CURRENCY Despite its compact size, Secrid did not forget to make space for a few bank notes. And so, you can keep 6 to 10 notes in the slot provided for it if you wish to. What’s more, the Secrid Cardslide model, made of bulletproof material has space for coins and even your keys!QUALITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSCIOUSNESS All of their products are assembled in factories in Holland, and the leather originates from one of the last local tanneries in Holland. Secrid work with specialist manufacturers such as a modern leather studio housed in a historic warehouse in the heart of Schiedam and because of the superior quality, their products are backed with a 2-year guarantee. In 2010, they won the prestigious Red Dot Design Award. Holland has some of the cleanest and safest working conditions in the world. Since all of the products are made in one country, there is also a huge reduction of fossil fuels since the raw materials don’t have to travel across continents in order to get assembled, therefore reducing harm to the environment.The Secrid wallet offers versatility. If you are someone who still prefers using paper money, Secrid wallets can be used to carry your business cards, a better way to introduce yourself than with flair and style! William Penn is the authorized retailer for Secrid Wallets in India. A wide range of the wallets are available at our city and online stores. Shop now @ www.williampenn.net Once you receive your wallet, you may go online at www.secrid.com and register your wallet to receive an authenticity certificate from the brand.

The Heri Rigoni stamp pen is a ballpoint with an integrated rubber stamp which allows you to affix your complete address wherever and whenever you choose to. The brand was founded in 1961 by Herbert Rigoni in Fischbach, Black Forest, GermanyThe Writing:The Heri ballpoint uses an ultra- smooth G2 refill. Writing is super easy as the glides effortlessly onto the paper and as you sign off in style.The Rubber Stamp:This is where you truly begin to enjoy the uniqueness of the pen. The rubber stamp is built into the pen and when it’s not required to do any work, it stays hidden within the slim cap. The rubber stamp allows for over 2000 impressions before the next refill! Refilling is very simple and done in the traditional way.The Build Quality:Excellent German workmanship. Build quality is superior and works efficiently. Made from metal and strong ABS plastic, the pen is not too heavy despite the inbuilt stamp. It can be carried easily in your pocket. The brand offers a 2-year warranty against manufacturing defects.The Price:Affordable luxury.They have also introduced a 3 in 1 smartpen that not only has the pen and the rubber stamp but also a stylus that works on almost all smartphones. The stylus is conveniently located on the cap top for easy access.

The MONTBLANC LEGRAND 146 is an outstanding, excellent, flagship pen by Montblanc a company in pen making for the last more than 100 years. The pen is made of deep black precious resin with gold-coated details, surmounted by six pointed white star emblem a symbol of snow-covered top of Mont Blanc, the highest peak 4810 Meter high in the Alps range of Europe and finished with handcrafted Au750 18 Karat gold nibs of no. 9 and 6 respectively with rhodium-coated inlay apart from Piston Filler Fountain Pens with ink window and threaded cap closure. Both are large sized pens about 5.75 inches in length. Suitable for all sizes of hands even without posting the cap.The LEGRAND 146 is thick pen which is more or less seen as a signature pen, lifestyle statement / prestigious/ ego / show off pen and is seldom used for long writing sessions or every day use pen. It has a slightly less girth/dia and is marginally shorter when cap is off because of the no.6 nib has been found to be more comfortable for long writing sessions.I have been using the MONTBLANC LEGRAND 146 with BB Oblique nib I use as every day use pen.

The Meisterstück 149 - a design icon that writes history is an excellent, flagship pens by Montblanc a company in pen making for the last more than 100 years and Meisterstück 149 recently celebrated the completion of 90 years since it’s launch.The pen is made of deep black precious resin with gold-coated details, surmounted by six-pointed white star emblem a symbol of snow-covered top of Mont Blanc, the highest peak 4810 Meter high in the Alps range of Europe and finished with handcrafted Au750 18 Karat gold nibs of no. 9 and 6 respectively with rhodium-coated inlay apart from Piston Filler Fountain Pens with ink window and threaded cap closure. This is a largely sized pen, about 5.75 inches in length. Suitable for all sizes of hands even without posting the cap. The Meisterstück 149 is a cigar-shaped thicker pen which is more or less seen as a signature pen, lifestyle statement / prestigious/ ego/show off the pen and is seldom used for long writing sessions or everyday use pen.I have been using MONTBLANC MEISTERSTUCK 149 with BBB Oblique signature nib as a signature pen or for satisfying my urge for calligraphy.

The pen is an eye catcher for sure. There are many things about it that makes it much prettier than its predecessors. A lovely brown coloured resin with a rose gold clip, trip, nib, bottom button and rings definitely add to the aesthetics. You can call it very elegant and classy looking pen; and Yes for those who care – it comes in a very nice colour blue colour box (nice velvet finish) with a lovely beige colour single pen sleeve (icing on the cake).The finish on the pen is extremely nice and the resin used has a very nice chatoyance to it which makes the brown resin have a nice golden shine to it.The cap is where the beauty lies. A very attractive cap and the three thin metal rings just above the logo brand adds a unique charm to it. The logo engraved is light and blends well with the band that is placed just below the rings.The logo on the top is matt finished harp logo of lapis bard that pops out very nicely, The pen goes very well in the pocket especially in a cream coloured or peach coloured shirt.The pen is very close to standard sized pen and will pass the liking of people with large hands or small. The pen is a light weight pen which has the piston turning knob made of metal that gives slight weight to the pen (some may like this, some may not). Overall I found the balance of the pen quite well, someone with very small palms may find it heavy on the rear; this being the reason for not giving 4.5/5 and not 5/5 (for those who may want to score a pen) on the aesthetics of the fountain pen. Quality & Construct: I will want to rate the built quality and the material used in it as top quality, I must say that looking at this pen, you can feel quality is uncompromised (basis my limited experience of collecting and using fountain pens). The quality aspect has been well taken care; the finish on the pen is exemplary, the clip is nice and sturdy, each metal part is polished extremely well and the piston is also very smooth in operation. The pen feels sturdy even though it is light in weight.If you ask me to rate on the quality I would want to place it as 5/5 for a well-made high quality fountain pen like this. The nib and ink filling mechanism: The nib is a 14 k solid gold nib with a rose gold finish. The nib wrote out of the box and without any hard starts or skipping. I have written daily for last 10 days and used one complete fill to write/draw and sketch – absolute butter smooth experience. ` The nib unit is a screw in type unit, so easy maintenance is taken care of. The nib has an “O” ring fitted ensuring additional protection against leakage. I didn’t find any leakage instance but that wasn’t expected either, I haven’t tried it in flight yet to comment on that as of now. The 14k gold nib is nice and slightly soft, not meant for flex but it does have some line variation due to softness. The nib size is perfect for this sized pen and looks great as a combination, nothing to complain about the performance after continuous usage of about 10 days. The Lapis Bard Windsor comes with a piston filling ink mechanism, good enough for long writing. Specifications of the pen: Length of pen (closed) – 130 mm Length of pen (open and unposted) – 125 mm (including nib) Length of pen (open and posted) – 150 mm Length of Cap – 58 mm Maximum Dia of Grip Section – xx mm Weight of Pen with Cap – xx gms Weight of Pen without Cap – xx gms Below are pictures of the pen in comparison with a Lamy for you to get idea of the dimensionSummary: What some of you may like: Gorgeous looking pen (Got me many eyes from colleagues) High Quality Finish and Built Inbuilt Piston Filler Great Nib What some of you may not like: Metal part at the rear end A slightly small pen for someone with large palms

The Platinum #3776 pen with Music Nib. is a modern classic amongst pens the basic design was created by Platinum in 1978 and variations have been introduced regularly ever since. Here the most enduring and simple design is teamed with a 14k gold 'music nib'. A music nib is designed for those who demand a bold look to their handwriting and the Platinum Music Nib is a superb example of the art of fine nib-making. The Platinum Music Nib is a true traditional three-tined with two slits and two breathing holes music nib, unlike some 'soft stub' nibs. Platinum's Music Nib is crafted to ensure a perfect balance between the width of line and a rich, even ink flow. The nib, however, does not flex.Although originally music nib was aimed at to be used for writing musical notes, they are also more commonly used for handwriting and calligraphy. The barrel is crafted from quality resin and the metal trim parts are well-finished and gold-plated. The pen is 136.5mm long, 14.5mm diameter and weighs 17.8g. Uses Platinum ink cartridges. Supplied with a converter for use with bottled ink. Platinum recommends Platinum Fountain Pen Ink, though of course any quality bottled ink can be used. The #3776 name comes from the height in meters of Mt.Fuji. Though nib is not flexed but “smooth as silk" is how the writing experience with this nib has been described. This pen is great for calligraphy or writing music notes, with a broader vertical stroke and a narrower horizontal stroke. It is really an italic nib, but it looks like a stub nib. It has an iridium point and it will last a long time. The most extraordinary feature of Platinum's 14K gold music nib is that has two slits, making it a three-tined nib which allows for a good but regulated ink flow. The Platinum #3776 Series Music Model Fountain Pen has a black resin body, gold-colored trim, and a screw cap. Comes with one Cartridge and one Converter. Lightweight pen more suitable for the small/ medium hand without posting cap but for a large hand with a posted cap. Highly recommend for those who are looking for real smoothest Music nib true to its name.