Montblanc Nib Pictures

[alvarado]

thanks for sharing, gorgeous photos!

[sunnerd]

Some more from my library.

 

Imperial Dragon (B )

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5248/5370581889_7e0c9a2a09_b.jpg

 

Dostoevsky (M)

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3618/3418120986_1e37667086_b.jpg

 

JP Morgan (M)

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4136/4778934910_c4c4464190_b.jpg

 

#220 (F)

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5297/5432137492_b72299a893_b.jpg

 

#256 (M)

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5052/5433557556_54492a6532_b.jpg

 

#246 (F)

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5183/5820192909_0608f6c388_b.jpg

 

#25 (F)

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5271/5820194321_8c66b83c4e_b.jpg

 

#30 (M)

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4101/4748972772_78be7125dd_b.jpg

 

Some of my 149s - Modern 149 (F) with Rhodium trim, 75th SE (EF), 70s (BB ), 60s (EF), Modern (M) from the Unicef Putman set, 75th LE (M), Modern 149 (OM) "Yes We Can!"

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4063/4537448985_fd5d41d9fd_b.jpg

[KJY]

@ Sunnerd:

 

What a collection!

And what a good camera you must have! I find it very difficult to take a good shot of the nib.

[sunnerd]

@ Sunnerd:

 

What a collection!

And what a good camera you must have! I find it very difficult to take a good shot of the nib.

 

Thanks!

 

Camera was a mid-range Nikon D90, lens was 105mm VR which is quite good. I did use bounced flash from the ceiling to scatter the light.

 

Some more taken just now - with Nikon 1 J1 with 24-70mm F/2.8 lens via the FT1 convertor.

 

#25 (F) with a nice heart shape breather hole.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7191/6802518954_c76527ed22_b.jpg

 

#144 gray striated (M)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7207/6948630267_1474b71597_b.jpg

 

#146 green striated (EF)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7196/6802519794_dcc69e449a_b.jpg

[KJY]

Really nice!

Thanks for the background info.

 

I am more a Canon-man. If I take pictures I also use extern flashlight to bounce via the ceiling.

That is more a must to do to create a good lightning, because I do not have a good macro lens yet. (Maybe save some cash this year to extend te other hobby :hmm1: )

 

(edited: typo)

Edited March 3, 2012 by KJY

[georges zaslavsky]

well done kai

[nicholasyeo]

Stunning! :notworthy1:

[stevlight]

Love this thread! I have some custom made MB nibs for drawing i would like to share.

 

This is my Vintage Flex nib done by Richard Binder next to a regular medium nib.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7173/6532365315_e5a0c0e9ae.jpg

DSC03675 by stevlight, on Flickr

 

Another shot of the Vintage flex by Richard

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7160/6532364797_808dab4e19.jpg

DSC03674 by stevlight, on Flickr

 

This is a 4B retip by John Motishaw--I use this pen for very large drawings

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4024/4465427045_7c6bff7e44.jpg

Picture 3 by stevlight, on Flickr

[Brian C]

Steve,

 

Please please please can we get a shot of all your 149s lined up with your Pel 1000 and three Herald Grandes? That would be an awesome overwhelming pic!

Edited March 3, 2012 by heraclitus682

[ethernautrix]

Love these photos! Steve, I'd like to see the flex nib in action -- sweet!

 

I've posted these before in other threads, but I want to play, so:

 

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2661/4161683570_36199cf298_z.jpg?zz=1

Montblanc Hemingway, nib by ethernautrix, on Flickr

 

 

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2556/4197981731_199d253f3a.jpg

Montblanc Thomas Mann, nib by ethernautrix, on Flickr

 

 

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6217/6330692242_89067f8d75_z.jpg

Montblanc 100-Year Historical by ethernautrix, on Flickr

 

 

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2544/3931702513_1f75fa4e66_z.jpg?zz=1

Montblanc 100-Year Historical, nib (XF) - BW by ethernautrix, on Flickr

 

 

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3130/3145479568_4e8c9269ec.jpg

Sunday morning journal by ethernautrix, on Flickr

 

 

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3428/3895350953_ddf2c90652.jpg

Montblanc StarWalker nib by ethernautrix, on Flickr

 

 

I sold the Thomas Mann, as it was too heavy for my hand having become accustomed to the Nakaya urushi pens. Alas. That Thomas Mann is a handsome pen.

Edited March 3, 2012 by ethernautrix

[stevlight]

Steve,

 

Please please please can we get a shot of all your 149s lined up with your Pel 1000 and three Herald Grandes? That would be an awesome overwhelming pic!

 

I'll work on it!

[stevlight]

OK, Here they are:

 

Nibs- F,F,M,M,B,B

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7041/6804096408_890874684f.jpg

DSC03844 by stevlight, on Flickr

 

Nibs- M, Richard Flex, Richard Flex, Richard Flex, B, B {Yes, I have three Vintage flexies from Richard--And PROUD of it! I have EARNED them!!!}

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7037/6950205771_af563acdf4.jpg

DSC03845 by stevlight, on Flickr

 

Nibs- B, 4B by John Mottishaw, B, B, B--this last one has the strangest tipping but is soooo great to draw with and flips to a fine!!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7179/6950206129_ab06e6e9b3.jpg

DSC03846 by stevlight, on Flickr

 

Pelikan M1000's M, XF,XF {all with extra flow by Richard} Edison Herald Grandes- Condor nib from a Pelikan M800 by Richard, MB 146 B nib, Edison Super flex by Brian Grey!--one of my favorite nibs and pen for big drawings!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7046/6950206437_8d1509597d.jpg

DSC03847 by stevlight, on Flickr

 

Edison Herald Grande B nib flips to a fine, Edison Huron with 4B retipped nib by John Mottishaw.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7040/6804097406_94399758e9.jpg

DSC03849 by stevlight, on Flickr

 

 

 

Phew that was alot!!

Edited March 3, 2012 by stevlight

[dcpritch]

I think there has been a pause since the last few posts as we've caught our breath and collected ourselves. At least that is the case for me. Wow!

 

What an amazing number of photos over the past few days. Thanks to the picture-takers for your time and willingness to share such great nibs, as well as a few bonus tips along the way for taking photos.

 

There are no doubt other nibs we haven't seen. So, as Lisa might say , please come out and play!

[georges zaslavsky]

here are my mb nib pics

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/georges2/P3040092.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/georges2/P3040093.jpg

first photo from right to left

1) 1970 mb 149 medium broad flex stub 18ct 750 nib

2) 1972 mb 149 medium broad flex stub 18ct 750 nib (custom grind)

3) 1966 mb 149 oblique medium full flex 14ct 585 nib

4) 1977 mb 149 medium broad flex 14ct 585 nib

5) 1977 mb 149 extra fine flexible 18ct 750 nib (french market specific)

6) 1977 mb 149 fine flexible 18ct 750 nib (french market specific)

7) 1979 mb 149 extra fine semiflex 18kt 750 (I have completely reground the nib myself and smoothened it to be the best. Mr Mora was really enthusiasmed about how good I did)

8) 1986 mb 146 extra fine semi flex 18ct 750 nib (french market specific)

9) 1986 mb 146 oblique medium flexible 18ct 750 nib(french market specific)

10)early 1971 mb 146 with 14kt585 rose gold medium oblique flexible nib

[Blade Runner]

149s

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/jelb/IMG_7014.jpg

 

Older 146s

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/jelb/IMG_6150.jpg

 

149 and 146P

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/jelb/IMG_5461.jpg

[Blade Runner]

149 and Dumas

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v233/jelb/IMG_6688.jpg

[GemMayhem]

What a fabulous thread! Thank you to everyone who has shared their nib photos. So much beauty in one place is divine.

[sunnerd]

Some more for your edification.

 

Prince Regent (M)

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2606/4094425602_5d4d0ee45e_b.jpg

 

Wilde (M)

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2657/3995413846_5b692222a0_b.jpg

 

Proust (F)

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5303/5885583429_cdffda4e73_b.jpg

 

100th historical (F)

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3601/3507572474_8ab817bc44_b.jpg

 

Monte Rosa (EF)

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2782/4561728132_cbfc8a19d5_b.jpg

 

75th 149 LE (M)

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2766/4537439715_0b6391cb2b_b.jpg

 

149 Two tone 14K (OM)

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4151/5059100653_b0d942566d_b.jpg

 

146 Unicef (M)

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3430/3725073642_71fbf12e6b_b.jpg

 

136 (steel nib) (EF)

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5061/5584995264_d34c989da5_b.jpg

 

Christie (B )

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4082/4746629055_19996bcb4a_b.jpg

 

Mann (B )

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2495/4166293126_484f032ca4_b.jpg

Edited March 4, 2012 by sunnerd

[Pen Nut]

Some great photos have been posted in this thread. Do you people use specialist cameras and lens, ie macro or do you tweak them in some editing package following the picture taking session?

[sunnerd]

Some great photos have been posted in this thread. Do you people use specialist cameras and lens, ie macro or do you tweak them in some editing package following the picture taking session?

 

DSLR (Nikon D90), macro lens (Nikon 105 VR micro), bounced flash (Nikon SB600) and/or tripod, and post processing (Nikon Capture NX2 + Nik Color Efex 3, sometimes Photoshop CS5.5 + Nik Color Efex 4 + Topaz Denoise 5).