The 50g brass giant that started the Chinese pen boom
cartridge / converter
· 45.0 g
15 colourways · $5.17 typical
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none confidence
Not enough independent discussion to score this one honestly — catalogue data only.
What it is
A formidable, heavyweight statement pen that feels like a solid brass ingot in the hand.
Homage & Design Inspiration
Released 2011
Homage to Montblanc Meisterstück 149
(Montblanc)
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Original MSRP: $980
This pen: $5–$12
The legendary heavy metal torpedo (50 grams) that started the Chinese fountain pen craze in the early 2010s. Thick brass barrel coated in multi-layer lacquer with gold-plated clip and #6 nib.
Spec sheet
| Archetype | Montblanc Homages & Torpedo Giants |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2011 (The Golden Age of Heavy Metal (Pre-2015)) |
| Homage to | Montblanc Meisterstück 149 |
| Filling | Cartridge / converter |
| Nib type | #6 Two-Tone Steel |
| Nib widths | Medium |
| Weight | 45.0 g |
| Body material | Lacquered Heavy Brass |
| Street price | $5–$12 |
| Colourways | 15 |
Dimensions mined from retailer listings and cross-checked across stores — approximate.
For and against
- Rock-solid metal durability
- Massive heft for those who love heavy pens
- Very affordable
- Heavy 50g weight causes hand fatigue over long writing
- Snap/screw cap threading can wear
Historical milestone pen; superseded for long writing by the lightweight acrylic X159.
Colourways
15
Black
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Black / Gold
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Black / Silver
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Blue
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Gold
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Green / Silver
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Pink / Gold
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Pink / Silver
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Purple
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Red / Gold
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Red / Silver
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Silver
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Silver / Gold
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White / Gold
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Yellow / Gold
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Stocked at
| moonmanpen.com | $5.17 |
|---|---|
| moonmanpen.com | $5.17 |
| moonmanpen.com | $5.17 |
| moonmanpen.com | $5.17 |
| docpens.com | $24 |
| docpens.com | $24 |
| docpens.com | $24 |
| moonmanpen.com sold out | $5.17 |
| moonmanpen.com sold out | $5.17 |
| moonmanpen.com sold out | $5.17 |
| moonmanpen.com sold out | $5.17 |
| moonmanpen.com sold out | $5.17 |
Converted to USD at August 2026 rates.
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