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

[16m3mx]

So, I just got my newest pen: Patron of the Arts 2016 Peggy Guggenheim.

 

The pen is a Beauty, and I love looking at it.. but i enjoy it more when using it. I just inked it up with Beatles Psychedelic purple ink. The nib is supposed to be an OB, and it has a sticker saying OB, yet it... KINDA is not. I think it adds to the character of the pen.

 

The pen is not a B nor is it straight, but it is not the normal oblique angle. With close up you can see the manual person TRIED to do the oblique angle, but was a tad short.

 

Let me add photos so you understand:

 

Top of the nib (where the imprint is)

top nib.jpg

 

The bottom of the nib (touches the feed)

bottom nib.jpg

 

The whole nib

whole nib.jpg

 

And lastly: the first thing i did with the pen? Take it apart, naturally. I dont like the original Montblanc lube, it tends to dry up.

apart.jpg

 

I'll write with it in a bit, but no pictures just yet

 

Awesome! you are pretty confident with the dissassembly of pens I reckon! I'd like to see more dissasembled pens.

 

The pen looks sweet but I agree about the nib, it looks semi-oblique to me, but let's see how it writes!

 

Cheers,

 

Luis A.

[Pen Nut]

Users showing pen paces tend to be more (pun alert) USEful demonstrating what pens can really do as opposed to collectors obsessing about micro scratches and the size storage facility required to store their investments.

 

Oh pleeeease dont get on to the subject of safe pen storage......another nasty 'affliction' of mine is safes (no really) so this thread could take a real 'off topic' swerve if there is enough interest. Hey there is a Forum / Network for us with a safe & vault interest and I do spend a bit of time in there as well

[benbot517]

Speaking of broad Montblancs...

I'm currently awaiting a Montblanc 220 with a broad nib from the 'bay. That's all well and good... Except that I also have on the way a 3B nib to swap onto it on the way as well. These nibs are shaped more like lamy nibs, so the swap should be fairly easy to do. I'll post pictures when the two arrive.

Edit: the seller (who has a good reputation) also has other nibs available, including some O3B nibs and other such sizes. If people want I can post a link. They're all for older pens, stuff from the 60s.

Edited January 8, 2018 by benbot517

[Ghost Plane]

So, I just got my newest pen: Patron of the Arts 2016 Peggy Guggenheim.

 

The pen is a Beauty, and I love looking at it.. but i enjoy it more when using it. I just inked it up with Beatles Psychedelic purple ink. The nib is supposed to be an OB, and it has a sticker saying OB, yet it... KINDA is not. I think it adds to the character of the pen.

 

The pen is not a B nor is it straight, but it is not the normal oblique angle. With close up you can see the manual person TRIED to do the oblique angle, but was a tad short.

 

Let me add photos so you understand:

 

Top of the nib (where the imprint is)

top nib.jpg

 

The bottom of the nib (touches the feed)

bottom nib.jpg

 

The whole nib

whole nib.jpg

 

And lastly: the first thing i did with the pen? Take it apart, naturally. I dont like the original Montblanc lube, it tends to dry up.

apart.jpg

 

I'll write with it in a bit, but no pictures just yet

What the hey? Looks like the grind was interrupted for something and never got finished. Curious to know how it writes.

[Memorexx]

Will you let Montblanc check the nib?

So you took the pen apart...just like that. Even if it still has warrranty? Would be waaaaaaybto scared. Which lube are you using now? I find the factory setting pretty good actually

[meiers]

Give my regards to Zuji. Seeing these photos of him made me very happy. The writing samples are nice, too. Zuji, however, takes the cake. Thank you Tom.

[meiers]

reed_thoughts, I am looking forward to seeing a writing sample. Thanks for the detailed photos of your pen. Was it easy to take apart?

[max dog]

 

Snow Portrait

Zuji Encounters Snow for the First Time

 

 

 

 

Awaiting Ink

 

Just amazing shots Tom! Montblanc should use some of your photography on their website to show off the pens.

Happy new year to you and Zuji. Zuji looks cute there with flakes on his nose.

[Pen Nut]

"Just amazing shots Tom! Montblanc should use some of your photography on their website to show off the pens.

Happy new year to you and Zuji. Zuji looks cute there with flakes on his nose."

 

Totally agree with max dog, superb pictures everytime.

 

I am going to make an effort to improve my picture taking skills and its all Tom's fault ! (just saying that to make me feel better should I 'need' to purchase anything camera related)

[thygreyt]

 

Awesome! you are pretty confident with the dissassembly of pens I reckon! I'd like to see more dissasembled pens.

 

The pen looks sweet but I agree about the nib, it looks semi-oblique to me, but let's see how it writes!

 

Cheers,

 

Luis A.

 

With the proper tools there is nothing to fear. Its a precise fit, so nothing will break and nothing will slip. It also takes less than a minute.

 

What the hey? Looks like the grind was interrupted for something and never got finished. Curious to know how it writes.

 

It writes like a shallow oblique... usually montblanc's have a 15* oblique angle. This one is shallower, should we say 5 degrees? so it ends up being closer to a stub. If i get annoyed of it I'll just send it to a nib meister for correction. Montblanc would be free, but it would take at least a month.. i just dont have the patience to be so long without my pen

 

Will you let Montblanc check the nib?

So you took the pen apart...just like that. Even if it still has warrranty? Would be waaaaaaybto scared. Which lube are you using now? I find the factory setting pretty good actually

See previous reply.

But for the disassembly, there's nothing to be scared of. With Goulet's lube the piston moves VERY freely. I once took a pen to Montblanc simply to show them the difference. So i took it apart in front of them and lubed it. They were amazed at the difference. Perplexed really.

 

 

reed_thoughts, I am looking forward to seeing a writing sample. Thanks for the detailed photos of your pen. Was it easy to take apart?

Will post a writing sample later!

 

Taking it apart was easy..! just a few turns and voilah! it all came out great. Just after putting it together I inked it up.

 

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Edit, adding writing sample.

 

Edited January 9, 2018 by Reed_thoughts

[colormind]

 

With the proper tools there is nothing to fear. Its a precise fit, so nothing will break and nothing will slip. It also takes less than a minute.

 

 

It writes like a shallow oblique... usually montblanc's have a 15* oblique angle. This one is shallower, should we say 5 degrees? so it ends up being closer to a stub. If i get annoyed of it I'll just send it to a nib meister for correction. Montblanc would be free, but it would take at least a month.. i just dont have the patience to be so long without my pen

 

See previous reply.

But for the disassembly, there's nothing to be scared of. With Goulet's lube the piston moves VERY freely. I once took a pen to Montblanc simply to show them the difference. So i took it apart in front of them and lubed it. They were amazed at the difference. Perplexed really.

 

 

Will post a writing sample later!

 

Taking it apart was easy..! just a few turns and voilah! it all came out great. Just after putting it together I inked it up.

 

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Edit, adding writing sample.

 

IMG_20180109_094125.jpg

 

 

What an awesome handwriting!

Congrats to your new wonderful pen!

Edited January 9, 2018 by colormind

[Pravda]

Beautiful penmanship and an amazing pen Reed_Thoughts

[Pen Nut]

With the proper tools there is nothing to fear. Its a precise fit, so nothing will break and nothing will slip. It also takes less than a minute

 

A person who shares my exact sentiments. I know, I know you can use a bent fork or twisted paper clip or your grans toe nail clippers but if something gives or slips then who knows what may happen. Right tools used correctly (just dont drop the thing our all the kings horses and all the kings men maybe required !!!)

[Pravda]

Hello All,

 

Yesterday I finally received a very special nib and wanted to share it with you.

 

During Axel Nier's last visit to Dubai, he had a beautiful Signature nib on his Heritage 1914. It just looked wonderful.

 

After much discussion, we sought if it would be possible to design something similar but instead of it being a Signature nib it would instead be a Cursive Italic Signature Small.

 

That is with properties of a sharp CI and 25% smaller than a Signature. It would put it roughly midway between a Signature and a OBBB. Estimated 5/6B.

 

Et voila the net result finally installed on the Goliath Heritage.

 

 

 

 

 

Notice how the fine lines across (smaller than a F nib) and the breadth of the down strokes (larger than a 5B) make very nice variation. Unfortunately the paper isn't that good to show as its extremely ink resistant.

 

 

And here's an assortment or bouquet for all of you speciality nib lovers out there

 

[Tom Kellie]

[jagwap]

Hello All,

 

Yesterday I finally received a very special nib and wanted to share it with you.

 

During Axel Nier's last visit to Dubai, he had a beautiful Signature nib on his Heritage 1914. It just looked wonderful.

 

After much discussion, we sought if it would be possible to design something similar but instead of it being a Signature nib it would instead be a Cursive Italic Signature Small.

 

That is with properties of a sharp CI and 25% smaller than a Signature. It would put it roughly midway between a Signature and a OBBB. Estimated 5/6B.

 

Et voila the net result finally installed on the Goliath Heritage.

 

 

 

 

 

Notice how the fine lines across (smaller than a F nib) and the breadth of the down strokes (larger than a 5B) make very nice variation. Unfortunately the paper isn't that good to show as its extremely ink resistant.

 

 

And here's an assortment or bouquet for all of you speciality nib lovers out there

 

There is plenty to aspire to, envy or covert on this forum, but you just just went off the scale for me...

 

I guess it is this experience which lead you to suggest the Heritage nibs are not ideal for BB and OBB on another thread. If you have a custom nib with 3 tines it all works to your liking.

[Zdenek]

Pravda

 

A jewel among nibs. Use it in the best health. Congrats!!!

[meiers]

Thank you for these wonderful photos. What a treat!!!

Edited January 10, 2018 by meiers

[Ghost Plane]

Hello All,

 

Yesterday I finally received a very special nib and wanted to share it with you.

 

During Axel Nier's last visit to Dubai, he had a beautiful Signature nib on his Heritage 1914. It just looked wonderful.

 

After much discussion, we sought if it would be possible to design something similar but instead of it being a Signature nib it would instead be a Cursive Italic Signature Small.

 

That is with properties of a sharp CI and 25% smaller than a Signature. It would put it roughly midway between a Signature and a OBBB. Estimated 5/6B.

 

Et voila the net result finally installed on the Goliath Heritage.

 

 

 

 

 

Notice how the fine lines across (smaller than a F nib) and the breadth of the down strokes (larger than a 5B) make very nice variation. Unfortunately the paper isn't that good to show as its extremely ink resistant.

 

 

And here's an assortment or bouquet for all of you speciality nib lovers out there

 

This is incredibly useful! The most frequent request we see is for writing samples.

 

LOVE the nib! Proof positive a well designed nib yields delicious results.

[BillH]

What a fantastic photograph to wake up to! Thank you so much.