And Then There Were Two

October 7, 2011

So fell in love with the black O3B, had to see the other end and got a green Fine. Both are exquisite. So unique is the flex of these nibs. This M1000 is like the best kept secret.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h75/pike444/pens/IMG_1365s.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h75/pike444/pens/IMG_1371s.jpg

Edited October 7, 2011 by SamCapote

October 7, 2011

Wow! I am SO jealous!

But now, you must compare the 2 nibs and the "springiness." I, too, will get a 1000 and am undecided about the nib to choose.

Now, I just have to find the best "deal!"

I've had a MB 146 OBB and it was a "paintbrush!" But no "springiness."

You can't beat that size nib for a "John Hancock!"

October 7, 2011

Sam, I don't have an O3B any longer, but I do have a BB stub for my M1000, and man I love it!

October 8, 2011

DCPritch, that's a truly beautiful stub and perfect ink to go with it.

Silas, I got the black at Nibs.com, but must confess to going for a deal with the green Fine nib from Melpens.com.

On a relative basis, I'm sure the Fine gives more line variation with its flex...but if you can imagine having a BBB/OBBB size nib that gives great flex and responsiveness, this is why you could be perfectly happy with both ends of the size spectrum. Look how beautiful that BB stub and variation is. I had the same dilemma as you, and why I got two. While it may not be as practical, it is joyous to lay down a nice, juicy thick line as you saw in my other post, or like DC's just now. I may get more use out of the Fine nib, so it all depends on whether you want to start out having a pen to "play" or be more practical. Both are stunning in their flex/springy feeling....which is why I say these are I may also order a separate nib from nibs.com such as a cursive italic medium.

I would say that this Fine goes COMFORTABLY with gentle to medium pressure from a true European Fine to about a 1.2mm Broad. You can easily keep it fine the entire time you use it, but with just a bit of effortless pressure, turn it into a medium, and a tiny bit more into broad. You cannot adequately describe this M1000 nib with words.

October 8, 2011

I took some more closeups with my phone comparing the two M1000 F & O3B nibs. Also tried to show the variation in lines I can get with the Fine nib, degree of comfortable separation of tines, and some comparison lines on paper vs. a Waterman Phileas Medium and Broad tips.

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h75/pike444/pens/M1000-O3BvsFines-1.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h75/pike444/pens/M1000-O3BvsFines.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h75/pike444/pens/M1000-Fine3s.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h75/pike444/pens/M1000-Fine1s.jpg

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h75/pike444/pens/M1000-Fine2s.jpg

October 8, 2011

Still trying to figure out the need to buy two pens... when a nib switch is all that's required with the Pel line. Do u plan on carrying both at the same time? You could save some GWs and still have two different treatments.Is it that, you can't get a seller to just order a nib...or is it that the co. doesn't offer just that nib without the body of the pen? I use the 1000 in fine most often. I have a 400 with custom multi B c-i nib for just signatures.

Edited October 8, 2011 by SnowLeopard

October 8, 2011

Still trying to figure out the need to buy two pens... when a nib switch is all that's required with the Pel line. Do u plan on carrying both at the same time? You could save some GWs and still have two different treatments.Is it that, you can't get a seller to just order a nib...or is it that the co. doesn't offer just that nib without the body of the pen? I use the 1000 in fine most often. I have a 400 with custom multi B c-i nib for just signatures.

You don't need to get two pens, but I am smitten with this M1000, and also wanted the green model. Then, there are a number of times that I want the big, juicy O3B that is filled and ready to splash out on the paper, and usually with a different ink than I would use with the Fine nib, so I don't want to be flushing and screwing nibs repeatedly every day. Don't know how much stress that puts on the section over time.

You can buy nib/feed parts from nibs.com, but their price on the nib alone for M1000 is $232. I got the whole second pen from Melpens for $385 + $15 two day shipping from Malaysia. I may still get an extra nib from Mottishaw...but that's my answer.

October 8, 2011

Great pictures Sam - the best illustration I have seen of the size difference between those two nibs. Makes me think of how it would appear to have me standing next to Shaquille O'Neal.

October 17, 2011

I've written about 15 pages with each of these pens. I can't say enough about these M1000 nibs.

October 17, 2011

Nice pens. Too big for me, but I like the results.

Still trying to figure out the need to buy two pens... when a nib switch is all that's required with the Pel line. Do u plan on carrying both at the same time?

You don't need to get two pens, but I am smitten with this M1000, and also wanted the green model. Then, there are a number of times that I want the big, juicy O3B that is filled and ready to splash out on the paper, and usually with a different ink than I would use with the Fine nib, so I don't want to be flushing and screwing nibs repeatedly every day. Don't know how much stress that puts on the section over time.

I see nothing wrong with buying more of what you like; I never followed the idea of diversity for diversity sake. You have different nibs on yours. I have a blue, tortoise, and green M400; an old style black M600 (same size as an M400), an M250, and an M700. I have a vintage 400 tortoise too -- I like the lighter tortoise compared the modern; I didn't like the vintage nib so I stuck a modern nib in it. Guess what? They all have Fine nibs on them. :ltcapd:

Edited October 17, 2011 by eric47