A Pictorial Review Of Various 1950's Meisterstück Broad Nibs

[Soot]

Thought I do a review of B nibs of the 1950's Meisterstücks to share with you guys.

 

 

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Pens used (all 1950's): 146 B; 146G BB; 144 BBB

 

Ink: R&K Scabiosa; Pelikan 4001 Blue Black

 

Paper: MIDORI MD Notebook 5 mm square.

 

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The pens ---

 

 

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The nibs ---

 

 

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The knobs ---

 

 

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The nibs (2) --- BBB - BB - B

 

 

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BB nib

 

 

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B nib

 

 

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BBB nib

 

 

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Now, to the written comparsions ----

 

 

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[EDITED TO ADD]

 

Here are the "rough" measurements measured with metric ruler:

 

 

B nib -- 0.8 mm; 1.0 mm (normal; flexed)

 

BB nib -- 1.0 mm; 1.1 ~ 1.2 mm

 

BBB nib -- 1.1 mm; 1.3 ~ 1.4 mm

 

 

 

 

Questions & Comments are welcome!

 

--- Bob

Edited November 24, 2013 by Soot

[isaacrn]

Excellent collection and thank you so very much for the post. I am really wanting to pick up a BB 149, and this makes me want one that much more.

[orfew]

Wow, fantastic pens. Thanks very much for those pictures.

[BMG]

Interesting post, and (stunningly) beautiful pens!

[da vinci]

Great collection of pens and nibs sizes. Very informative post, thank you

[farmdogfan]

beautiful pens (specially the green striated ones), and a usefull nib comparison.

[Soot]

beautiful pens (specially the green striated ones), and a usefull nib comparison.

 

It might appear green in the pictures, but both of those are actually grey.

 

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Hopefully this one is better?

[Zarus]

That picture reminds me of a song by 2 Live Crew: Me So Jealous...

 

Wow, the striated 146: still on the top of my most wanted list!

[farmdogfan]

 

It might appear green in the pictures, but both of those are actually grey.

 

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Hopefully this one is better?

Sorry. Well, grey is even better.

Edited November 24, 2013 by farmdogfan

[Keyless Works]

Beautiful 146s

[dare_nova]

Thank you very much Soot for this comparison. Striated 146 is my grail pen.

 

Beautiful penmanship .

[pavoni]

Excellent! Not just a super treat but a really useful post Soot, many thanks.

 

Whilst I can hardly be entitled to ask for anything after seeing this excellent and timely comparison of increasingly broad MB nibs, are you in able to measure each of the nibs please?

 

Without markings on the nib itself, MB nib types can often be frustratingly difficult to accurately determine. Therefore, a collection of measurements, given that they are handmade, starting hopefully with your Bs, would be extremely useful.

 

I recall someone, some months ago, posting measurements of some of their nib widths. However, it is surely quite a luxury to get three variations all in the same place. Your B, BB, and BBB would be an excellent start Bob, if you are able

 

Lovely pens , fabulously expressive writing , must have nibs :puddle:

 

Pavoni.

[Soot]

Hi Pavoni,

 

Here are the "rough" measurements measured with metric ruler (don't have a caliper):

 

 

B nib -- 0.8 mm; 1.0 mm (normal; flexed)

 

BB nib -- 1.0 mm; 1.1 ~ 1.2 mm

 

BBB nib -- 1.1 mm; 1.3 ~ 1.4 mm

 

 

The post you saw I think I have also seen. If I recall correctly-- they were all 149 of various years and different nib sizes. It was very informative and resourceful for those that are looking at the 149s.

 

 

--- Bob

Edited November 24, 2013 by Soot

[pavoni]

Many thanks for taking the time Bob, much appreciated

 

Pavoni

[bernardo]

Impressive pens and nibs. Thanks for sharing

[Pelikan Vera]

Georgeous. thanks for this fabulous thread.

[CS388]

Gosh! That BBB. Legendary!

 

Wonderful collection.

 

Congratulations and thank you.

[Paul Raposo]

Fantastic post, Soot. Thank you very much! All I can say is

 

That BBB is like a paintbrush!

[PhilH]

Stunning pens and penmanship. Thank you for taking the time. Out of interest, what paper did you use?

[Soot]

Out of interest, what paper did you use?

 

Hi, this is the notebook I used.

 

http://www.mymaido.com/284-midori-md-notebooks