Montblanc Rollerball Refill Alternatives

[suhao]

[suhao]

I use a Gelion 39 Parker G2 style refill and it works perfectly

[suhao]

I tried the Pentel LR7 refill an classic MB ballpoint and it works great but does not seem to fit into the Legrand ballpoint. Any easy refill replacements for LeGrand BALLPOINT pens?

[Pen Nut]

I am not familiar with the Le Grand BALLPOINT. Didn't even know it was available. Post a picture if you can.

[Inked]

2 hours ago, Pen Nut said:

I am not familiar with the Le Grand BALLPOINT. Didn't even know it was available. Post a picture if you can.

 

Would that be a 161?

 

Inked 

[suhao]

THe one the top & bottom are the LeGrand versus the classic size in the middle. They use the same ballpoint refill but the LR7 will not fit the Legrand

[Centurion]

I don't think Montblanc offers the LeGrand ballpoint in the US anymore?? Seems they have limited their offerings in the US. I'd like to get the LaBoheme 0.9 mm pencil, but I can't find that anywhere on their website.

[N1003U]

https://www.montblanc.com/en-us/ballpoint-pens_cod30828384629622771.html

 

[Centurion]

Thanks!

[Pen Nut]

17 hours ago, Inked said:

 

Would that be a 161?

 

Inked 

 

Yes of course it is !  Just another one of those forgetful moments that seem to occur more and more now  😞

Quick memory refresh by looking in a point of sale MB directory shows the LeGrand ballpoint as being model M161 as you state. The rollerball of the same size is a M162 whilst the smaller sized Classique range are M163 for rollerball and M164 for ballpoint. These model numbers apply to the black &  gold trim items.

[suhao]

SO I guess no one has any suggestions for replacement refills for the Legrand Ballpoint?

[Pen Nut]

Not tried them myself but have used their roller ball refills in my MB Doue Classic with good results.

Monteverde website or copy and paste the below should get you somewhere to at least start your search.

Monteverde Broad Point Capless Gel Refill for Montblanc Ballpoint Pens

*E.Bay search this * Mont Blanc Compatible Ballpoint Pen Refills Monteverde 10 COLOURS!!

[suhao]

Thanks for the suggestion but I have used the Monteverde refills before and don’t think they perform that great…the fine nib is very scratchy and the broad blotches. I was hoping to find a Japanese gell refill that might fit like the G2 or the Gelion or pentel etc.

[kenho]

I tried Pentel energel 0.7 on a MB starwalker roller ball. The tip moves a little during writing. I pasted a layer of plaster bandage on the other end of the refill and it works perfect. 
 

l discovered later a Muji 0.5 (1706) also works exactly the same.

 

Edited June 28, 2022 by kenho

[hcd615]

I love the Pentel LR7 needle tip .7 in my USG Tiscribe-Go pens.  So I want to make sure I am clear.  Will the refill will work in the Montblanc Meisterstück Ballpoint Classique size?

[23109VC]

I want to use a Pentel G2 insert in my MB rollerball….  Anyone successfully do that?

[mge01park]

I'm having a difficult time adapting the Energel Refill, the tiny plastic piece doesn't cut away or trim very well. I'm using an X-Acto Knife. I do trim Schmidt Refills in that similar area for my Omas 360 RBs successfully. I use the Bold 1.0 Energel in all 4 colors non-Rt, they're great as regular pens. Also, as an aside, MB Legrand now has Broad Fineliner Refills in black and blue which are much better than the LeG RB. 

[uemuraw]

I use metal files from a "Needle File Set" I got from Lowe's for $5. I use them on Pilot G2 refills to make them fit the Montblanc rollerball. Way easier than I thought it would be - and actually, I overfiled my first one before I knew it, and had to wrap a little tape around it to get it to screw into the threads on the rollerball.

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[mge01park]

Thank you. I’m going to get them and try it out. I was trying to cut it not file it down which I used on my Omas situation with the Schmidt refills. 

Would this be okay? I can't get it from Lowe's where I am. https://www.amazon.com/gp/your-account/order-details?orderID=111-0780833-8587441&ref=ppx_pt2_dt_b_view_detail

Edited October 9 by mge01park
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