Montblanc Meisterstück 149 PhD Gift

Ares501 - Mr Green · 2012-06-21T05:38:15Z

Discover the tradition of gifting a Montblanc Meisterstück 149 pen to celebrate a PhD, highlighting its symbolic value and classic design.

Ares501 - Mr Green shares a cherished family tradition of gifting a Montblanc pen to celebrate a PhD achievement, this time for his brother. This post beautifully illustrates the personal significance and symbolic value a luxury writing instrument can hold, extending beyond its functional purpose to become a treasured heirloom.

just made his PhD.

There is a tradition in my family that whenever someone makes his PhD
he is gifted with a pen.

In fact as far as my family tree can be reconstructed there has been
only two occupations (although we don't live in caste system

) teachers and soldiers.
If I recollect correctly T.Bean told me when we were in Paris that in Chinese tradition teachers, soldiers and doctors
are most esteemed occupations. It's obviously time for one doctor in family

OK back to subject.
This time it was my turn to choose a pen.
Although I'm not very decisive when multiple choices are in question this time
it was no brainer for me.

I opted for classic

I opted for 149

Congrats bro

Of course we had little salutation as well

Best
Damjan

Key Points from the Discussion

Ares501 confirms he selected a Montblanc Meisterstück 149 with a 'B' (Broad) nib, which was exactly the width he desired, making the gift even more special.
Mkt33 praises the Montblanc 149 as a wonderful gift and notes that this tradition exemplifies the reputation Montblanc has built for its pens over the past century.
AndrewD shares his own experience of buying a Montblanc pen after his graduation, which has remained a cherished memento of his achievement.
AnthonyTsai draws a parallel to the scene in 'A Beautiful Mind' where professors honor John Nash's achievements by gifting him their pens, highlighting the symbolic weight of such a gesture.
Patrick_y congratulates the brother on his achievement and the choice of the Montblanc 149, inquiring about the specific nib size.

The Discussion

patrick_y

Jun 21, 2012

Exceptional Piece!

Congratulations to your brother! An exceptional and classic piece! What nib size?

Ares501 - Mr Green

Jun 21, 2012

I was

lucky again :) AD had just the nib width I wanted It's B Thank you for kind words Best Damjan

mkt33

Jun 21, 2012

Congrats to your brother!

That is indeed a wonderful gift. Please forward my best wishes to him on this milestone in his professional career. This is exactly the "reputation" MB has built for its pens over the past century... Now they just have to accomplish the same for its watches. Best, Mike

Ares501 - Mr Green

Jun 22, 2012

Thank you very much dr.Ting

I'll send him your best. Appreciate your kind words very much Damjan

AndrewD

Jun 22, 2012

Congratulations and great choice ...

I had to buy my own after graduation, but it has stayed with me as a wonderful momento of the achievement. Andrew

Ares501 - Mr Green

Jun 22, 2012

Beautiful pair Andrew

Now we have one more thing that combine us Cheers Damjan

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