Astoria Goliath , Bigger Nib Available

[Maxpens]

Now it is possible to order the Goliath pens also with a bigger nib. This nib is a 8-9 size ( 18kt gold, pur yellow or Rhodium plated on request), the dimension is very close to the 149 MB nib. For the first step this nib is available for the pearl and black Goliath. But on request everything is possible :-)

 

kind regards

 

Max

 

[mbradley]

The number 8 sized nib looks just right on this pen. Does the larger nib make the nib feel softer when writing?

 

Michael

[Maxpens]

Yes, the bigger nib is more flexible, very close to the vintage 60´s nibs. It was really a surprise for me to see that these nibs are more flexible then the # 6 nibs. Maybe it happens because I ordered the raw nibs without any embossing.

 

kind regards

 

Max

[Opooh]

Hi Max,

 

The number 8 is gorgeous.

[ArchiMark]

Sounds great, Max....

 

I acquired a nice black Goliath a few months ago...excellent pen!

 

Is it possible to get one of the new large nibs for it?

 

Thanks,

 

Mark

[Maxpens]

Hi Mark,

 

This is not possible because I had to change the design of the cap, cap top with logo, feed, grip section and barrel. I will post later a picture of the "new" Goliath design.

 

kind regards

 

Max

[ArchiMark]

Hi Max,

 

Thank you for explaining. Makes sense now.

 

Look forward to seeing picture of new design....

 

Regards,

 

Mark

[Maxpens]

Bigger nib size needs new design. In total every Goliath pen with the # 8 nib is a little bigger and the cap top is now taken from the silver damascene pen.

 

 

kind regards

 

Max

[ArchiMark]

Very nice, Max!....like the larger size, as I really like chunky (wide...) pens....

 

Now, only if you had a trade-in program......

 

Regards,

 

Mark

[fountainpende]

wow ... this new nib is amazing !!!

 

... so ... hmm ... so I have to buy some more Astoria pens :-)

[PTAF]

I was fortunate to acquire this superb pen last week. I chose the larger #8 nib and the push-button filling system. I should say that the whole experience of buying from Max was absolutely first-rate. He answered all my questions very promptly. The balance of the pen is wonderful and I'm very pleased with my choice of nib. The nib is certainly large; it's bigger than my Sailor KOP or Delta DV Oversize (I don't have an MB149). It writes really smoothly (using Parker Washable Blue). The barrel is spectacular; it's a mixture of various greens with the black and pearl running through it. The push-button system seems to work well and, overall, I'm delighted with my purchase. Regards, Paul

[Ghost Plane]

Oh yum! So need to save up for one of these. That big nib makes all the difference. Drool...

[raging.dragon]

The bigger nib definetly suits the pen.

 

I have Deltas with both #6 and #8 nibs, and the #8's feel softer. So it's design of the nib, not the stamping or lack thereof.

 

Are these Bock 350 nibs? If so they're the same as the Dolce Vita Oversize; however, I believe Max makes his own feeds so he may seat the nibs differently, so that more of the nib is exposed and less hidden inside the section (making it look bigger).

[Maxpens]

The nib is called #8 because it is designed for a up to 8 mm feed diameter. Bock has no 350 nib, the bigger nibs are the 250 and the 380. I use both for the Astoria Goliath pens. The 380 is very similar to the 149 MB nib, only more or less 0.3 mm difference in the - Shoulder width: 9.9 mm Bock nib. MB 149 something around 10.2 mm.

 

kind regards

 

Max

[raging.dragon]

Doh. I misrembered, but it was the 380 I meant.

[penmanila]

what a gorgeous pen, a kind of combination of two of my favorite MBs (the hemingway and the wilde).

[Opooh]

UPS just delivered my oversize black Astoria Goliath with B nib, beautiful pen. Pics will follow.

[penmanila]

Just ordered one of these pearl and black pens with the No 8 nib from Max. Can't wait!

Edited March 1, 2015 by penmanila

[penmanila]

my astoria goliath has arrived at my sister's place in virginia. looks great, but sadly i won't get to hold it for another two months, until i meet my sis in canada in mid-may.

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll296/penmanila/FullSizeRender%203_zpsforkqcgm.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll296/penmanila/FullSizeRender%202_zpsfis6yeza.jpg

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll296/penmanila/FullSizeRender_zpsujrrrjcv.jpg

this pearl-and-black goliath is a custom job thanks to max, a big piston filler that's 145 cm capped, fitted with an 18K B-stub nib.

not cheap, but it's still half the price of a smaller hemingway, and it will be a daily user beside the agatha when i get it.

[rpsyed]

Wow, that is gorgeous! Is the black/pearl material cellulose acetate?