Installing A Sac In A Montblanc 220P

August 27, 2016

Yesterday I received a Montblanc 220P, the CC version of the 220. The cap was damaged, but it was ok for me, because the nib looked like an OBB, at least. I wanted to have this nib, and the price was ok. After flushing it, I tried to put a converter in it but it didn't work. I realized that the nipple, which holds the cartridge or converter was broken off. I dipped the nib in ink to test it and the writing experience was fantastic, so I decided to improvise. I installed a sac, with shellac, where usually the converter would sit.

http://i.imgur.com/GuTOuQP.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/5bVwxwk.jpg

I know this is not an optimal solution but it works until I find a donor pen. The maximum ink capacity, when I fill it with a syringe from the hole where the converter would sit, is 1,7ml. Filling it using the sac I get around 1ml of ink. Approximately the same as a converter.

It doesn't say the nib size on the nib, but it is definitely broader than a Pelikan OB. So, I would say at least an OBB. Here is a writing sample:

http://i.imgur.com/KzlRVLJ.jpg

Edited August 27, 2016 by Kaveh

August 27, 2016

Thanks for sharing your experience - and some of your ingenuity.

August 27, 2016

Nice work. I always like seeing members working their own solutions out.

Yes, that looks like an OBB. You should have some fun using that nib.

Enjoy.

August 27, 2016

Great solution. Enjoy!

August 27, 2016

I have an OBB just like yours, and it's one of the smoothest writing nibs I've ever used.

August 28, 2016

Thanks for sharing your experience - and some of your ingenuity.

Thanks, you should definitely try a nib like this, it is a lot of fun!

Nice work. I always like seeing members working their own solutions out.

Yes, that looks like an OBB. You should have some fun using that nib.

Enjoy.

Thanks, yes you are right, it is a lot of fun!