Lamy Safari vs Montblanc Meisterstück 149

For a big pen, these things hold surprisingly little ink when used with a standard converter. I far prefer using a syringe to refill Lamy cartridges. I suspect refilled cartridges hold 2/3 more ink than converters. 2) Lamy clips bag out over time

I very much enjoy using the 149. As someone with bigger hands, it's perfect for my writing style. It feels solid but not heavy to hold, and the ink flow is very smooth. I used the 146 for years, but once I got a chance to write with the 149, there was no going back

While this is obvious to me, only someone paying close attention would notice. 5) Bulky. Not something you would think of when shopping for your fountain pen, but this Lamy does not fit into the compartmentalized pen holders in all of my briefcases. Due to the large body and squared off ends (as opposed to the traditional "torpedo" shape), it can be akward getting this pen into the compartments when I am in a rush

Lovely pen with a nice heft. It can be posted or not, depending on your preference (I prefer not posted). Because my method of writing is printing, I chose the EF nib. It is a smooth writer, with just a hint of scratch (which I like)

Personally this bothers me at 40 bucks a pop plus inks and cartridges which will not stay lubricated forever thank goodness they are only a buck for the cartridges. The inks can be quite expensive. Last a long time but expensive to build a color library if inks for calligraphy. With the way they need ink as often as they do, they are a pain in the rear if you write or draw with them

Fortunately, because the 149 is a standard classic, you can usually find a good used one for \~50-70% of the MSRP which makes it a much more attractive option (in general, not just compared to a lifetime supply of Jinhao 159's).