Montblanc Einstein Fp - Thoughts ? I'm Thinking Of Getting One

[RayOski1]

Montblanc Einstein Fp - Thoughts ? I'm Thinking Of Getting One. No one has reviewed it.

[Chrissy]

There was this thread but that's all I can find.

 

It doesn't do much for me I'm afraid.

[RayOski1]

Thanks.

[Ghost Plane]

That section turns me off before I get into the problem with one size fits all nibs.

[meiers]

I can't afford it. It's a nice pen, though.

[JLS1]

I know FPN member 'The Major' has an Einstein for sale - maybe you can ask him what he thought of it (and/or why he's selling it)? FYI, I've often seen him on the CS forum...

[georges zaslavsky]

Not my cup of tea

[Chrissy]

That section turns me off before I get into the problem with one size fits all nibs.

Ditto for me. Not to mention that the stepped section is also metal. eeyuk

[rockspyder]

I was perhaps not too excited when I saw the pictures the first time round. However, out of actual respect for Einstein, I decided to take a look nonetheless. I liked it right away, and ordered my customary B nib.

The stepped section is not nearly as bad as I feared it would be, it is very gentle, and not at all bothersome.

The sheer weight of this pen makes it a delight to hold and to write with - heavy like a steel dropper. The B nib is butter smooth, really luxurious to write with.

More or less in the same league as the Hitchcock.

Everyone has to decide for himself, but I'm all smiles about mine - would buy it again at the drop of a hat.

 

My real disappointment with the two Einstein editions, was with the skeleton version. I still think the 99 edition could have been bigger, with a 9 size nib. Pity...

[JLS1]

I was perhaps not too excited when I saw the pictures the first time round. However, out of actual respect for Einstein, I decided to take a look nonetheless. I liked it right away, and ordered my customary B nib.

The stepped section is not nearly as bad as I feared it would be, it is very gentle, and not at all bothersome.

The sheer weight of this pen makes it a delight to hold and to write with - heavy like a steel dropper. The B nib is butter smooth, really luxurious to write with.

More or less in the same league as the Hitchcock.

Everyone has to decide for himself, but I'm all smiles about mine - would buy it again at the drop of a hat.

My real disappointment with the two Einstein editions, was with the skeleton version. I still think the 99 edition could have been bigger, with a 9 size nib. Pity...

Out of curiosity, did you get the 'regular' LE or the 99 skeleton?

[rockspyder]

Out of curiosity, did you get the 'regular' LE or the 99 skeleton?

Whoa no! Just the regular one. If the skeleton was "real", with a 9 nib, I would make a plan, like sell my car or something...

[pennamer]

Ditto for me. Not to mention that the stepped section is also metal. eeyuk

 

I totally agree. The stepped section is a signal from the pen designer that they do not intend the pen to be used for actual writing. My own response to that is, why would I want a pen that I never use? (And yes, I have both the Pope Julius II 888 and Carnegie 888, and I keep them inked and use them often.)

[RayOski1]

One has been gifted to me. As I have a busy work day to prepare for tomorrow, I'm going to keep it boxed and open it tomorrow. I will report then. Probably do a review in the next few weeks. So exciting

[mjchuang9]

Among all my BB MB, Einstein is the smoothest and gorgeous.

[RayOski1]

Just got it. The step off isn't problematic so far. The pen is heavy and certainly can't be posted like my Lamy 2000. This is the pen for signatures or brief thank you notes due to its weight.

 

Have to agree with mjchuang9. It's gorgeous and super smooth (M nib). Love it, just love it.

 

Have to make time to do a review. The ink looks incredibly boring. But I'm a Noodlers guy.

[The Major]

Hi guys yes I have decided to sell mine but for no other reason than to raise a few pounds for more important things, I can comment on it to write with as the package is still sealed having purchased it as an investment to hand down to the children in a few years but in the flesh it does look amazing and is a true work of art. As time goes by it will undoubtably become a highly collectable item due to its ltd numbers I just wish I could afford to unwrap it and use it

 

Regards

[ohpaulpleasestop]

I want a gift like that...all i ever get are knit sweaters and socks

[adelaidepen]

The step seems to be major problem with some users and yet for others (like myself), it makes no difference whatsoever. My finger position is such that they sit on the stepped-down section quite nicely. I can feel the step over my inter-phalyngeal joints but it's not uncomfortable. I suspect others would naturally hold a pen right where the step sits - then i can see the design has issues for them. MB need to take note as it obviously reduces sales to certain individuals.

Interestingly, I saw a pair of Einstein cufflinks at HKIA - very disappointing - $460US for steel and swing-back cufflinks. I passed.........

[marcwilliams]

Hi guys yes I have decided to sell mine but for no other reason than to raise a few pounds for more important things, I can comment on it to write with as the package is still sealed having purchased it as an investment to hand down to the children in a few years but in the flesh it does look amazing and is a true work of art. As time goes by it will undoubtably become a highly collectable item due to its ltd numbers I just wish I could afford to unwrap it and use it

 

Regards

I know it's been awhile since this post but did you ever sell you MB Einstein? I have a boxed set of Mark Twain 764/3000 I'm looking to trade, I don't know how difficult trades are so I may just sell and buy or vice versa. Thanks, Marc