Enjoying Montblanc Pens — Broad, Oblique, Extra Fine, Le & Bespoke

[Tom Kellie]

BB Nib

[Tom Kellie]

 

 

~ TripleOne:

 

You've energized this thread with your handwritten note and with the close-up images which follow.

Thank you so much for preparing the note and photos to share here.

Montblanc fountain pens of such exceptional quality deserve to be used and to be seen.

It's a great pleasure to see fountain pen photographs of such beautiful pens.

May they provide you with much writing enjoyment in the years to come.

Tom K.

[Tom Kellie]

Incredible! Very very nice pictures.

 

~ Fountainpencrazy:

 

That's what I thought when I saw TripleOne's gorgeous images.

The close-up of the Gaius Maecenas 888 cap snow star is impressive.

We're fortunate to see such well-photographed high quality Montblanc fountain pens.

Tom K.

[Tom Kellie]

https://www.wallpaper.com/design/designer-marc-newson-talks-to-montblanc-ziam-kamal

[Ghost Plane]

Technical challenges... past time MB grabbed a bunch of us who are heavy users and let us set them a USE challenge and PERFORMANCE challenges. Tom is a good start, as is anyone who can afford bespoke nibs. Someday I’m going to save up enough...

[Tom Kellie]

For Classroom Use

[TripleOne]

 

~ TripleOne:

 

You've energized this thread with your handwritten note and with the close-up images which follow.

Thank you so much for preparing the note and photos to share here.

Montblanc fountain pens of such exceptional quality deserve to be used and to be seen.

It's a great pleasure to see fountain pen photographs of such beautiful pens.

May they provide you with much writing enjoyment in the years to come.

Tom K.

 

 

Thank you Tom.

I was inspired by your photography and handwritten notes from the forum

[mjchuang9]

 

Rhapsody in Blue

 

 

 

 

 

Although I had several chances to buy the Marquise de Pompadour, your photos helped me made the final decision. I got the pen sealed, it also happens to be F, and now I prepare to ink with the iroshizuku ina-ho.

Edited October 28, 2018 by mjchuang9

[1nkulus]

The Marquise de Pompadour never grew on me, but a lovely/unique pen nonetheless.

I am not a big fan of GT pens.

[Ghost Plane]

I have a fondness for cobalt blue, whether glass or ink.

[1nkulus]

I have a fondness for cobalt blue, whether glass or ink.

 

Which cobalt blue ink would you suggest? Diamine Presidential Blue comes to mind or I could be way off.

[Toll]

 

Montblanc Summit 2

Tom, this is a great image. I plan to look at these watches soon. Are you thinking about buying a Summit 2?

[Tom Kellie]

Technical challenges... past time MB grabbed a bunch of us who are heavy users and let us set them a USE challenge and PERFORMANCE challenges. Tom is a good start, as is anyone who can afford bespoke nibs. Someday I’m going to save up enough...

 

 

~ Ghost Plane:

 

I couldn’t agree more.

Montblanc fountain pens are continuously described as being ‘writing instruments’ by Hamburg staff for a sound reason.

As lovely as they may be as to look at, their function is their raison d’être.

Excellent writers are admired despite any scratches, flaws or age marks...rather like older authors.

Tom K.

[Tom Kellie]

Thank you Tom.

I was inspired by your photography and handwritten notes from the forum

 

~ TripleOne:

 

It's very gratifying to know this.

Thank you for taking time to tell me.

Your fountain pen collection, as shown in images here, is delightful.

Tom K.

[Tom Kellie]

 

 

Although I had several chances to buy the Marquise de Pompadour, your photos helped me made the final decision. I got the pen sealed, it also happens to be F, and now I prepare to ink with the iroshizuku ina-ho.

 

~ mjchuang9:

 

Wonderful!

Thank you so much for the tasteful image above.

Your 2001 Patron of Art Marquise de Pompadour F nib is sure to be a cherished writer.

I'm so pleased to know that it will be inked with Iroshizuku Ina-ho ink.

The golden hue of the “rice ear” ink fits will with the Marquise de Pompadour pen.

May your pen afford you much happiness while writing!

Tom K.

Edited October 29, 2018 by Tom Kellie

[Tom Kellie]

The Marquise de Pompadour never grew on me, but a lovely/unique pen nonetheless.

I am not a big fan of GT pens.

 

~ 1nkulus:

 

The PoA Marquise de Pompadour is a lovely pen to use, the mass providing a comfortable sensation in the fingertips.

What is a “GT pen”?

Possibly “gold trim”? Something else?

Tom K.

[Tom Kellie]

I have a fondness for cobalt blue, whether glass or ink.

 

~ Ghost Plane:

 

As to cobalt blue, the more the merrier.

It's the visual bass note in my daily life.

Tom K.

[Tom Kellie]

Tom, this is a great image. I plan to look at these watches soon. Are you thinking about buying a Summit 2?

 

~ Toll:

 

It's far too early to consider a purchase.

When those who've acquired and used Summit2 timepieces share their experience, it might increase my interest.

At this point, I'm in the design admiration/information gathering stage.

It's encouraging to see Montblanc expanding their technological capabilities.

Tom K.

[Tom Kellie]

Pens at 9 am

[Namo]

I knew that deep inside you were a Lamy fanboy! 😋