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

[Tom Kellie]

Tom - thank you for more Yubi images! He makes both good and bad days better.

 

 

~ empliau:

 

Thank you so much!

Here's another image made this afternoon, to express my appreciation for your kind comment.

Tom K.

Pekingese and Pen

[Tom Kellie]

https://www.trbusiness.com/regional-news/asia-pacific/dufry-opens-cartier-and-montblanc-boutiques-at-shanghai-hongqiao/154195

Montblanc ‘Neo Concept’ Boutique at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

[Tom Kellie]

 

~ NotAWiz4rd and Ghost Plane:

 

In my limited experience there has never yet been any issue with writing on graph paper with nibs of various sizes.

The ‘checkered paper’ mentioned above, i.e. graph paper, is ideal for ordinary note-taking in a one line (one box) size.

Taking the pens inked on my writing desk this afternoon, a comparative sample has been prepared using 6mm square graph paper.

There was no special effort to write within the 6 mm space provided.

Two BB nibs, an OBBB, and the Bespoke Small Signature (= BBBB) all wrote easily in such limited space.

For comparison purposes three very narrow nibs were also used.

Perhaps this visual comparison might suggest that the broadest nibs are, after all, comfortable daily writers within narrow confines.

What's needed is practice and the willingness to adapt to both paper and nib size.

Tom K.

 

~ After carefully looking through my stationery, it's become apparent that the grid above is marketed as ‘4 rows per inch’.

Tom K.

[BlueJ]

Tom,

0.25 inch = 6.35 mm so you are pretty close.

Cheers,

J

[Tom Kellie]

Tom,

0.25 inch = 6.35 mm so you are pretty close.

Cheers,

J

 

~ BlueJ:

 

Thank you. You've kindly given me credit where I haven't really earned it.

It wasn't me who provided the size estimates, but rather the paper manufacturer.

The marking wasn't original with me, but was how it was described on the cover sheet.

If they were close, that's good to know.

Writing within that space is comfortable with nibs of any size.

I also have a smaller grid version of graph paper which is a bit tighter, nonetheless usable.

Writing on graph paper isn't an everyday occurrence but from time to time it happens.

Tom K.

[Tom Kellie]

[Tom Kellie]

Whetted Appetite

[Tom Kellie]

https://www.msn.com/en-ae/news/other/what-e2-80-99s-on-your-list-montblanc-inspires-people-to-fulfil-their-wishes-this-holiday-season/ar-BBPYOwn

[Cyrille81]

A little quote of James Dean to test the new Montblanc ink "Rebel Red" written on Tomoe River paper with my Miles Davis 1926 back from servicing by MB:

 

 

[Toll]

Happy Thanksgiving to those in the US and those Americans living abroad. We are visiting family in northern Vermont today where the temperature is 8 F. Two MBs on this trip; 147 in Burgundy and the Boheme Paso Doble Bleu! Gobble Gobble!

[Tom Kellie]

A little quote of James Dean to test the new Montblanc ink "Rebel Red" written on Tomoe River paper with my Miles Davis 1926 back from servicing by MB:

 

~ Cyrille:

 

It's very good to see that your Miles Davis 1926 is writing well.

Thank you for showing James Dean “Rebel Red” ink.

A James Dean quote is just right!

Tom K.

[Tom Kellie]

Happy Thanksgiving to those in the US and those Americans living abroad. We are visiting family in northern Vermont today where the temperature is 8 F. Two MBs on this trip; 147 in Burgundy and the Boheme Paso Doble Bleu! Gobble Gobble!

 

~ Toll:

 

On what sounds like a chilly Thanksgiving Day, I hope that you and your family will enjoy a memorable day together.

What nice pens to have with you!

Gobble, Gobble to you, too!

Tom and Yubi (contentedly digesting an improvised Thanksgiving dinner)

[jmccarty3]

Cyrille--

 

Thanks for showing us the James Dean ink. Has anyone compared it to Corn Poppy Red or any of the other MB reds?

[Amit.]

The color is more of an Orange

A little quote of James Dean to test the new Montblanc ink "Rebel Red" written on Tomoe River paper with my Miles Davis 1926 back from servicing by MB:

 

 

[Cyrille81]

The color is more of an Orange

It is what I think too but maybe it depends on the nib and on the paper.

[Tom Kellie]

https://www.forbes.com/sites/nancyolson/2018/11/01/montblanc-recognizes-james-dean-as-great-character/#7d74fe4972f2

[1nkulus]

The James Dean LE 1931 looks lovely. Will try one asap.

I am warming to the wood/metal combo.

[jmccarty3]

It is what I think too but maybe it depends on the nib and on the paper.

 

Sounds like an ink I'd enjoy very much.

[Tom Kellie]

The James Dean LE 1931 looks lovely. Will try one asap.

I am warming to the wood/metal combo.

 

 

~ 1nkulus:

 

If you're ever able to handle a James Dean LE 1931, your thoughts about it would be most welcome.

I may be a bit more interested in the metalwork craftsmanship than than the woodwork.

Tom K.

[Tom Kellie]

It is what I think too but maybe it depends on the nib and on the paper.

 

~ Cyrille:

 

With time and experience, I've gradually realized that nib and paper do have much to do with how I perceive ink.

The various paper grades in my writing desk display ink in notably different ways.

Balancing all factors in writing is an art as well as a science.

Your handwriting samples and images consistently augment my limited understanding.

Thank you.

Tom K.