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Doesn't seem to be a terribly popular pen. Any regular users of the Starwalker fountain pen (resin/platinum version)? How does it compare to a 146 or a Pelikan M800? Would you buy it again?? All opinions welcome...

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It is quite difficult to compare the 3 pens you mentioned (I do have all 3). The Starwalker was apparently designed to be a cartridge-only FP. Having said that, I have found that a Pelikan converter fits very well and usually use that. It's a well made FP, but I'm not too sure about the section - I find that it is not so comfortable for long periods of writing.

 

The 146 and M800 are larger pens and are piston-fillers. Their sections are better suited for my individual needs.

 

As my personal preference is for piston-fillers, I tend to go for the 146 or M800. That, however, is my personal opinion. It would be best to see all 3 pens yourself and make your own choice depending on your own likes and dislikes.

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I think the RB and the BP is more popular than the FP because of the cartridge fill.

 

The feel of the nib is also different from the 146. It writes finer line. I have the Rubber version with M nib but it writes more closer to my F or XF 146.

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nib is as stiff as a nail, and its carts only. otherwise its a lovely pen !

 

 

Hahaha, these are reasons I like mine so much!

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Wonderful pens.

 

I use my Doue (ballpoint & fountain pen) regularly. I have found several converters to work in the fountain pen so ink choice is not a problem either.

 

The ink flow is great and the stiff "m" nib writers wonderful. I would like to get another one in "f" or "ef".

 

The overall quality is good and the pen is well built. I really like some of the small details like the little threads on the back of the pen to screw-post the cap while writing.

 

So if you like the design and don't mind a very well wrint stiff nib and also don't care about it being a cart./converter filler it is just as good as the other mentioned pens. But I think the Starwalker is a little bit thinner to hold...

 

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I have all three of these, in different versions. Both of my Starwalkers will need nib adjustment, in my opinion, because they never start unless the nib is moistened, and it really looks ridiculous to be standing there licking a Montblanc every time you want to use it. To be fair, I had a Pelikan 800 that had the same problem.

 

Both Starwalkers are beautiful writers, when they do start. I use them posted (the only pens I use posted) and I like that fact that the cap can screw on, and doesn't damage the pen when posted.

 

Mr Ink, thank you for the tip about the Pelikan converter. I was really disappointed when I purchased a Montblanc converter and it did not fit.

 

I love the look of the Starwalkers and and always carry one in my purse.

ETA: My black resin Starwalker with a F nib writes like a medum.

 

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Left to right:

 

Starwalker rubber, M nib

 

Starwalker black resin, F nib

 

146 Signature for Good, OB nib

 

146 Bordeaux, M nib

 

Pelikan Blue O'Blue 800, B nib

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Both my rubber/metal and resin ones are awesome writers. Smooth, never skips, always starts on first contact. The cartridge fill is fine, I just refill it with a syringe all the time. Some of the only pens I might sometimes post the cap on, because of the threads on the end.

Fantastic pens for first-time FP users too.

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Mine's a midnight black, writes wonderfully with the F nib. It's on my regular rotation.

 

Having said that, I will not buy another again, after being addicted to piston pens now....

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I love the look of the Starwalkers and and always carry one in my purse.

ETA: My black resin Starwalker with a F nib writes like a medum.

 

How would you compare the metal section on the rubber Starwalker with the section on the resin version?

Thanks,

gary

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I'd like to get a black resin or 100th anniversary edition one day.

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I love the look of the Starwalkers and and always carry one in my purse.

ETA: My black resin Starwalker with a F nib writes like a medum.

 

How would you compare the metal section on the rubber Starwalker with the section on the resin version?

Thanks,

gary

Hi Gary,

 

The smooth section of the rubber SW is more comfortable to me than the textured one on the resin. Do keep in mind that I am sensitive to this and had to get rid of a brand new, lovely Visconti Lava pen because the carving on the section hurt my fingers. The only reason I am able to tolerate the textured section on the resin one is because of its lighter weight.

 

The rubber Starwalker is noticeably weightier than the resin. You do need to be careful not to get the pen wet, as the metal stripes will start to oxidize. I took care of this by gently rubbing with a Q-tip.

 

Last, but not least, after reading Rockspyder's post I gave both pens a good cleaning and they now start as they should. My resin Starwalker, especially, had a lot of gunk in the nib and feed. We will see how long it takes before they stop performing well.

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nib is as stiff as a nail, and its carts only. otherwise its a lovely pen !

 

 

Hahaha, these are reasons I like mine so much!

 

Not to mention that it has "Ethernautrix" in large friendly letters on the side.

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nib is as stiff as a nail, and its carts only. otherwise its a lovely pen !

 

 

Hahaha, these are reasons I like mine so much!

 

Not to mention that it has "Ethernautrix" in large friendly letters on the side.

 

Ha ha ha! And Montblanc did that for me for free! What a great company!

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etherX in To Miasto

Fleekair <--French accent.

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nib is as stiff as a nail, and its carts only. otherwise its a lovely pen !

 

 

Hahaha, these are reasons I like mine so much!

 

Not to mention that it has "Ethernautrix" in large friendly letters on the side.

 

Ha ha ha! And Montblanc did that for me for free! What a great company!

 

Tzutzik :meow: may never forgive me for saying this, but I think a monogram actually works on the Starwalker. I'd never do it to my 149, but if I ever get myself a Starwalker, I'd be seriously tempted.

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