--- title: "Montblanc Meisterstück 149: Gold Nib, Piston & Size" canonical: "https://stationerytimes.com/guides/montblanc-meisterstuck-149/" description: "Montblanc Meisterstück 149 explained: the Au750 18K gold nib, piston filler, 146 mm and about 30 g, nib widths, the 1952 launch, 146 vs 149, price and origin." category: "Pens" type: "Fountain pen" published: 2026-10-21 updated: 2026-10-28 author: "Ellis Penhale" publisher: "Stationery Times" sources: 12 products: - name: "Montblanc Meisterstück 149 Platinum-Coated Fountain Pen (MB132105)" brand: "Montblanc" brand_origin: "Germany" made_in: "Germany" material: "Black precious resin, platinum-coated fittings, handcrafted Au750 (18K) gold nib (per Montblanc)" released: "1952" price_band: "$$$$ (over $75 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count), typical US retail, October 2026)" manufacturer: "Montblanc-Simplo GmbH (Hamburg, Germany), part of Richemont since 1993" model: "MB132105" mpn: "132105" gtin: "4062037128177" url: "https://www.montblanc.com/en-us/meisterstuck-platinum-coated-149-fountain-pen-MB132105.html" --- # Montblanc Meisterstück 149: Gold Nib, Piston & Size > The Montblanc Meisterstück 149 is Montblanc's largest Meisterstück fountain pen: black precious resin, a piston filler and a handmade Au750 (18K) gold nib. Montblanc dates it to 1952 and lists it at €1,280 (about US$1,434) in Germany. An authorised retailer lists 146.1 mm capped and 30 g, and Montblanc's product data gives Germany as its origin. - URL: https://stationerytimes.com/guides/montblanc-meisterstuck-149/ - Category: Pens - Author: Ellis Penhale - Published: 2026-10-21 - Updated: 2026-10-28 ![Capped Montblanc Meisterstück 149 in black resin drawn to scale, with an inset of the white star on the cap](https://stationerytimes.com/images/raster/montblanc-meisterstuck-149-16x9.png) *The platinum-coated 149, capped, to scale at Iguanasell's 146.1 mm.* Original drawing (SVG): . Drawings © 2026 Stationery Times, reusable with credit under CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). ## Product facts | Product | Brand | Brand origin | Made in | Material | Released | Price range (typical US retail, October 2026) | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Montblanc Meisterstück 149 Platinum-Coated Fountain Pen (MB132105) | Montblanc (by Montblanc-Simplo GmbH (Hamburg, Germany), part of Richemont since 1993) | Germany | Germany | Black precious resin, platinum-coated fittings, handcrafted Au750 (18K) gold nib (per Montblanc) | 1952 | $$$$: over $75 per pen (multi-packs divided by the count) | - Made in (Montblanc Meisterstück 149 Platinum-Coated Fountain Pen (MB132105)): Germany. Montblanc's own product data for MB132105 (the variant data its German and US shops load for this page) lists the country of origin as GERMANY; the visible page text doesn't state it. Iguanasell, an authorised Montblanc retailer, also lists Germany as the country of manufacture, and Richemont says Montblanc makes its writing instruments in Hamburg. Source: https://www.montblanc.com/de-de/meisterstuck-platinum-coated-149-fountain-pen-MB132105.html ### Montblanc Meisterstück 149 Platinum-Coated Fountain Pen (MB132105) colors - Body colors (1 standard, 0 special edition): Black (precious resin, platinum-coated rings and clip). - Per Montblanc (https://www.montblanc.com/en-us/meisterstuck-platinum-coated-149-fountain-pen-MB132105.html), checked 2026-10-24. Montblanc's US product data for MB132105 gives one color, black, for every nib size from EF to OBB; the gold-coated 149 and special editions are separate products. The pen is a piston filler, so no cartridge is listed. Iguanasell, an authorised Montblanc retailer, also lists it as black precious resin with platinum-coated fittings. The tint was sampled from Montblanc's product photo. Shops stock different colors; check the listing. ## Key takeaways - Montblanc's German site says the 149 arrived three years after the 1949 Meisterstück 142, 144 and 146, so in 1952; the Meisterstück line dates to 1924. - Iguanasell, an authorised Montblanc retailer, lists 146.1 mm (5.75 in) capped, 165 mm (6.5 in) posted, a 13.7 mm barrel and 30 g. - Montblanc's German shop lists the platinum-coated 149 (MB132105) at €1,280 (about US$1,434) with nibs from EF to OBB. - Montblanc says each nib takes 35 steps in 585 or 750 gold and that 4810, Mont Blanc's height in meters, is engraved on the cap and nib. - Montblanc's product data lists Germany as the country of origin; Montblanc has belonged to Richemont since 1993. ## What is the Montblanc Meisterstück 149? **The 149 is the largest fountain pen in Montblanc's Meisterstück line: a cigar-shaped piston filler in black precious resin with a handmade 18K gold nib.** Montblanc calls it its design icon, and it's the pen most people picture when they hear the brand. Montblanc's German history page dates the Meisterstück name to 1924. In 1949 it launched the cigar-shaped 142, 144 and 146, and "three years later", in 1952, the 149 joined as a new, larger size. When Montblanc switched to slim injection-molded pens in the 1960s, it says the 149 was the only model left unchanged. ## Montblanc 149 specs | Spec | Value | |---|---| | Maker | Montblanc, Hamburg, Germany (part of Richemont) | | Reference | MB132105 (platinum-coated, M nib); EF MB132103, F MB132104, B MB132106 | | Body | Black precious resin, platinum-coated rings and clip | | Nib | Handcrafted Au750 (18K) gold, two-tone | | Nib widths | EF, F, M, B, OB, BB, OBB (Montblanc's German shop) | | Filling | Piston, bottled ink only | | Cap | Screw-on, about three turns (Iguanasell) | | Length capped | 146.1 mm (5.75 in) (Iguanasell) | | Length cap off / posted | 130.6 mm / 165 mm (6.5 in) (Iguanasell) | | Barrel | 13.7 mm (Iguanasell) | | Weight | 30 g capped, 20 g uncapped (Iguanasell) | | Ink capacity | Not published by Montblanc; about 2.1 ml (Galen Leather) | | Made in | Germany (Montblanc product data; Iguanasell) | Montblanc doesn't print sizes on the standard 149's page. For the 2024 Origin Collection 149 it gives 147.3 × 17.3 mm and 37.8 g, and Galen Leather lists 144 mm capped and 32 g, so expect a millimeter or two of variation between sources. ![Montblanc Meisterstück 149 capped, uncapped and posted lengths drawn to scale, with weight and nib](https://stationerytimes.com/images/montblanc-meisterstuck-149-lengths.svg) *Posting adds about 19 mm, so most people write with the 149 unposted. Figures from Iguanasell.* ## What is special about the 149's nib? **It's a large, solid Au750 (18-karat) gold nib that Montblanc says takes 35 steps to make and is checked by ear.** Montblanc's German page says its nibs are made from 585 or 750 gold, and that each one passes strict quality checks, including a sound test. The platinum-coated 149 has a two-tone nib, and Montblanc engraves 4810, the height of Mont Blanc in meters, on the cap and the nib. Our story on [how a fountain pen nib is made](https://stationerytimes.com/stories/how-a-fountain-pen-nib-is-made/) follows those steps in Montblanc's Hamburg workshop and at other makers. Montblanc sells the 149 from EF to OBB, including oblique widths. European widths such as Montblanc's generally run broader than Japanese ones of the same letter; see our [nib sizes guide](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/fountain-pen-nib-sizes-explained/). ## What is the difference between the Montblanc 146 and 149? **The 149 is bigger and has an 18K nib; the 146, sold as the LeGrand, is smaller with a 14K nib.** Both are piston-filling Meisterstück fountain pens in black precious resin. | | Meisterstück 149 | Meisterstück 146 LeGrand | |---|---|---| | Nib | Au750 (18K) | Au585 (14K) | | Filling | Piston | Piston | | Size | Largest Meisterstück | Mid-size | | Launched | 1952 | 1949 (Montblanc) | | Price band | $$$$ | $$$$ | Montblanc's US store lists the nib alloys; the launch years come from Montblanc's German history page. ## Is the Montblanc 149 worth it? **You pay for the name and the history as much as for the writing: other piston-filling pens with gold nibs cost far less.** Our [best luxury pens](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/best-luxury-pens/) roundup picks the 149 as the status gift and the Pelikan Souverän M800 as the better all-rounder on published specs. It's also one of our [best pens of all time](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/best-pens-of-all-time/), as the luxury icon made continuously since 1952. Jeweled Montblanc editions are a different world; see [the most expensive fountain pens](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/most-expensive-fountain-pens/), and the yearly author editions in our [Montblanc Writers Edition](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/montblanc-writers-edition/) guide. To carry one, Galen Leather lists the 149 among the pens it tested in its rigid [Magnum Opus 6 Slots case](https://stationerytimes.com/guides/galen-leather-magnum-opus-6-slot-pen-case/), whose slots take pens up to about 16 cm. ## Where is the Montblanc 149 made? **In Germany: Montblanc's product data for MB132105 gives Germany as the country of origin.** Iguanasell, an authorised retailer, lists the same, and Montblanc describes making its nibs at its Hamburg Manufacture. Montblanc belongs to the Swiss luxury group Richemont, which took control in 1993 and full ownership in 1998, as our story on [who owns which stationery brands](https://stationerytimes.com/stories/who-owns-which-stationery-brands/) explains. ## How much does a Montblanc 149 cost? **It's in our $$$$ band, over $75; Montblanc's German shop lists it at €1,280 (about US$1,434).** A gold-coated version and special editions sit alongside it; buy from Montblanc or an authorised dealer, since counterfeits of Montblanc pens are common. ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is a Montblanc Meisterstück 149? Montblanc's German shop lists the platinum-coated 149 at €1,280 (about US$1,434) on October 21, 2026, and its US shop puts it in our $$$$ band, over $75. Special editions such as the 2024 Origin Collection 149 cost more, at €1,600 (about US$1,792) in Germany. ### What nib widths can you get on the Montblanc 149? Montblanc's German shop offers EF, F, M, B, OB, BB and OBB, so oblique widths are available too. European widths like Montblanc's tend to write broader than Japanese nibs with the same letter. ### Is the Montblanc 149 nib solid gold? Yes. Montblanc describes a handcrafted Au750 nib, 750/1000 or 18-karat gold, finished in two tones on the platinum-coated model. ### How much ink does a Montblanc 149 hold? Montblanc doesn't publish a figure. Galen Leather's comparison gives about 2.1 ml for the 149, which would be well above most cartridge pens; treat it as an outside estimate. ### How big is the Montblanc 149? Iguanasell lists 146.1 mm (5.75 in) capped, 130.6 mm with the cap off, 165 mm posted, a 13.7 mm barrel and 30 g. Montblanc's German page for the 2024 Origin Collection 149 gives 147.3 × 17.3 mm. ### Is the Montblanc 149 made in the USA? No, in Germany. Montblanc's product data for MB132105 lists Germany as the country of origin, and Iguanasell, an authorised retailer, lists Germany as the country of manufacture. ### Who owns Montblanc? The Swiss luxury group Richemont. It moved Montblanc into its Vendôme Luxury Group, 69.7% owned, in 1993 and has owned it outright since March 25, 1998, per Richemont's annual reports. ### How can you tell a fake Montblanc 149? Buy from Montblanc or an authorised retailer and check the serial number. Iguanasell says the middle cap ring carries the serial number and Montblanc name, and Montblanc engraves 4810 on the cap and nib. ## Sources - [Montblanc (German shop): Platinumbeschichteter Meisterstück 149 Füllfederhalter, MB132105 (€1,280; Edelharz, platinierte Details, handgefertigte Feder aus 750er Gold; nibs EF to OBB; country of origin Germany in its product data)](https://www.montblanc.com/de-de/meisterstuck-platinum-coated-149-fountain-pen-MB132105.html) - [Montblanc (German): Hommage an eine Ikone, 100 Jahre Meisterstück (1924; 142, 144 and 146 in 1949, the 149 three years later; Line 60; 35 nib steps, 585 or 750 gold; 4810 on cap and nib; resin at 280 °C)](https://www.montblanc.com/de-de/discover/edit/meisterstuck-100-years.html) - [Montblanc (German shop): Meisterstück The Origin Collection 149 Füllfederhalter, MB131336 (€1,600; 147.3 mm × 17.3 mm; 37.8 g)](https://www.montblanc.com/de-de/meisterstuck-the-origin-collection-149-fountain-pen-MB131336.html) - [Montblanc US store: Meisterstück Platinum-Coated 149 Fountain Pen, MB132105 (Au750 nib)](https://www.montblanc.com/en-us/meisterstuck-platinum-coated-149-fountain-pen-MB132105.html) - [Montblanc US store: Meisterstück LeGrand Platinum-Coated Fountain Pen, MB132443 (Au585 nib)](https://www.montblanc.com/en-us/meisterstuck-platinum-coated-legrand-fountain-pen-%28m%29-MB132443.html) - [Iguanasell (authorised Montblanc retailer): Meisterstück 149 Platinum Fountain Pen 132105 (146.1 mm closed, 130.6 mm barrel, 165 mm posted, 13.7 mm, 30 g, piston, made in Germany, GTIN)](https://iguanasell.com.au/products/montblanc-meisterstuck-149-platinum-fountain-pen-black-132105) - [Galen Leather: Montblanc 146 vs 149 comparison (144 mm capped, 161 mm posted, 32 g, about 2.1 ml)](https://galenleather.com/blogs/news/montblanc-146-149-comparison) - [Montblanc (German): Schreibgerätehandwerk (nibs made at the Hamburg Manufacture: 35 steps, 14 or 18 karat, listening test)](https://www.montblanc.com/de-de/writing-instrument-craftmanship/writing-instrument-craftmanship.html) - [Richemont: Montblanc maison page (writing instruments made in Hamburg)](https://www.richemont.com/our-maisons/montblanc/) - [Richemont Annual Report 1994 (Vendôme Luxury Group, 69.7%; Montblanc-Simplo GmbH)](https://www.richemont.com/media/hucptdql/annual-report-1994.pdf) - [Richemont Annual Report 1998 (Vendôme minorities bought out, effective March 25, 1998)](https://www.richemont.com/media/1xhkfgds/annual-report-1998.pdf) - [Robb Report: Why the Montblanc Meisterstück is still an icon after 100 years (149 introduced 1952)](https://robbreport.com.my/2024/05/14/montblanc-meisterstuck-writing-instrument-100-years-icon/)