Montblanc Platinum Finish Classic Rollerball Pen 163

by Montblanc

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0026NTNAM
• Item model number: 163-PLAT
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,664 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 29, 2008

Product Description

Montblanc Meisterstock 163 marathon rollerball with stainless steel tip. Barrel & cap constructed of Jet-black precious resin inlaid with Montblanc white star. Three platinised rings with embossed logo. Platinised clip with individual serial number.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Mont Blanc treats customers poorly, February 5, 2009

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Amazonian - See all my reviews

I've owned this pen for about 5 years now. It is a delightful writing instrument, and is a pleasure to use. Unfortunately, the tip of the barrel has cracked (like many others I am learning.) I did not abuse this pen in any way. The worst that has happened to it is falling onto a carpeted floor. I believe this is a design flaw, as the resin (plastic) casing is very thin and delicate. I think just putting the cap on the back of the pen too tightly can crack the barrel.

I called Mont Blanc for a repair estimate. They said that I would need to send in the pen and wait for an estimate by return mail. When I pressed the issue, the representative estimated that the cost would be approximately $80.

$80 to replace a flimsy plastic barrel? Everyone knows that the high price of a mont blanc is for the brand and status, not the materials. I have already paid the $300 'status' fee for the pen. To gouge me for repairs on what is clearly a poorly designed product is too much. I will not send the pen in for repairs, and I will not ever purchase a Mont Blanc again.

While the pen is a wonderful writing instrument, I suggest you look elsewhere. Check around the web and you will see that many people have had the same experience as me. Don't spend $300 on what is clearly a 'disposable' pen.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Pen, September 26, 2008

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nanvinnie (Buffalo, NY) - See all my reviews

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I realize there are people who consider pens just to be pens, but for those who prefer writing instruments over just a pen, this is one is fantastic! The ink is perfect for my writing style. I get smooth lines out of this thing all day long. Ink viscosity is wonderful. The weight is nicely balanced and feels great in my hand. If you want something more, this is definitely it!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It's a great pen, March 9, 2009

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Roger A. Harrison "Mont Blanc Fan" (Georgia USA) - See all my reviews
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Remember, you are buying a housing for the ink cartridge. Counter to the previous comment of it being "virtually indestructible," it is most certainly destructible. If you are one to drop your belongings and in general not take care of them, a Bic should be in your future until you can remedy this. I dropped mine on the snow cap once and had to have it replaced. Also, it got stuck in my Tahoe's writing pad on the armrest once and cracked all the way down the body of the pen. It is an item of luxury not necessity. You must treat it as such.