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

[Tom Kellie]

OBBB In the Garden

[Tom Kellie]

[1nkulus]

@ Tom Kellie

 

Shame Lamy EF was never this fine, yet Lamy is targeting the Asian market with their 'not so fine' EF.

 

Is this nib interchangeable with the Lamy nibs? I'd get this instead of a Lamy Safari EF.

 

It is an apt description of the MB clothing line. I am unsure whether it is precious or precarious resin.

 

Fantastic drawing and pics. OTOH, you have to STOP posting those 126 pics until I can get one.

 

Nothing more refreshing than enjoying a drink and talking FP's. Cheers

Edited July 27, 2018 by 1nkulus

[Tom Kellie]

@ Tom Kellie

 

Shame Lamy EF was never this fine, yet Lamy is targeting the Asian market with their 'not so fine' EF.

 

Is this nib interchangeable with the Lamy nibs? I'd get this instead of a Lamy Safari EF.

 

It is an apt description of the MB clothing line.

 

~ 1nkulus:

 

I've never changed a nib or self-serviced any pen.

Therefore I don't know whether or not the 绘境 nib is interchangeable.

I should have noted that the clear demonstrator pen isn't light-weight.

There's a mildly substantial feeling about it.

The nib doesn't skip. It's not especially smooth, but if one adjusts for that, it's a satisfactory writer.

BTW: The Pelikan 4001 Königsblau ink flows from the EF nib without any difficulties.

Aside from two Montblancs received as gifts from friends, this is one of two fountain pens which weren't purchased, the other being a Parker Vector F nib found on a classroom floor.

Tom K.

[thygreyt]

 

~ Reed_thoughts:

 

The image that you posted is as good as it gets!

The quintet of outstanding pens with their associated inks brings a broad smile to my face.

The WE Woolf shares a certain something with the WE Homer. Very nice to see them together.

Your writing desk is lively with signs of action. One of my pen cloths is similar to yours.

Is my vision deceiving me? Is the ink bottle on the right larger than the others? Perhaps Elixir Colorist Violet de Cobalt?

Thank you so much for posting such a great pen and ink photo. I love it!

Tom K.

 

Tom,

 

Good eye! Yes, the purple bottle is a tad larger, for it is the 50 ml Beatles Psychedelic Purple, the others are:

-Diamine Ancient copper in a 30 ml bottle

-Graf Von Faber Castell Turquoise on a 30ml Bottle

- Sailor Souten on a 30ml bottle

-Montblanc permanent Meisterstuck Grey on a 30 ml bottle

 

Also, notice the differente in champagne gold vs yellow gold. Its different too when compared to rose gold. I like it.

 

Note: one of the pictures is not mine.

 

 

I'll do a color comparison tomorrow!

[1nkulus]

@ Tom Kellie

 

I should get that pen, might even be better constructed than the Lamy.

 

I too have the Vector in both F and M, it was my first FP when moving on from pencils.

[Tom Kellie]

@ Tom Kellie

 

I should get that pen, might even be better constructed than the Lamy.

 

I too have the Vector in both F and M, it was my first FP when moving on from pencils.

 

~ 1nkulus:

 

Both pens may be used with confidence.

Considering that both came to my writing desk without any cost, they're literally priceless.

Tom K.

[Tom Kellie]

Good eye! Yes, the purple bottle is a tad larger, for it is the 50 ml Beatles Psychedelic Purple, the others are:

-Diamine Ancient copper in a 30 ml bottle

-Graf Von Faber Castell Turquoise on a 30ml Bottle

- Sailor Souten on a 30ml bottle

-Montblanc permanent Meisterstuck Grey on a 30 ml bottle

 

Also, notice the differente in champagne gold vs yellow gold. Its different too when compared to rose gold. I like it.

 

Note: one of the pictures is not mine.

 

I'll do a color comparison tomorrow!

 

~ Reed_thoughts:

 

Thank you for the follow-up information.

After Cyrille corrected my mistaken conjecture, I realized that I'm not all that familiar with Montblanc's current ink bottles.

Oh! Diamine Ancient Copper is an ink sitting on my ink table. I'm glad to see it's also on yours.

The two comparison images are excellent.

They make clear the difference in metallic hue, and in design.

That's what I'd been hoping to see. I'm grateful for your sharing such helpful photos.

I'll look forward to the color comparison.

Tom K.

[1nkulus]

Considering that both came to my writing desk without any cost, they're literally priceless.

+1

 

All your pens are priceless because they were used to convey thoughts and ideas as and when they mattered.

[thygreyt]

Alas! Please see all the colors for gold (by montblanc) [NOTE: post is about colors of the nibs, not about materials]

 

-Yellow gold nib from Virginia Woolf, Writers ed from 2006

-White Gold nib from Gaius Maecenas, patron of arts 2011 (rhodium coated, likely)

-Rose gold nib from the 90th edition Meisterstuck

-And lastly: Champagne gold from Homage to Homer, writers ed 2018

 

Edited July 27, 2018 by Reed_thoughts

[zaddick]

I would think the Gaius is plated yellow gold, much like the 90th nib is plated, and probably the Homer.

Edited July 27, 2018 by zaddick

[1nkulus]

I would think the Gaius is plated yellow gold, much like the 90th nib is plated, and probably the Homer.

 

I thought so too.

[thygreyt]

Im talking about colors, not about materials, fixing the original post.

[blottingpaperforlife]

Last year I had an opportunity to see Gaius. The fittings, section and the nib, as well as the cap (skeleton)is gold. Perhaps I am confusing with some other piece.

[zaddick]

Last year I had an opportunity to see Gaius. The fittings, section and the nib, as well as the cap (skeleton)is gold. Perhaps I am confusing with some other piece.

 

I think the 888 edition is gold with a skeletonized cap whereas the 4810 version is plated silver with a white metal tone.

[blottingpaperforlife]

I see. If I am correct the 4810 has been in high demand. Neither of the two editions are available in the USA boutiques.

[1nkulus]

I see. If I am correct the 4810 has been in high demand. Neither of the two editions are available in the USA boutiques.

 

The 4810 versions are a lot cheaper than the 888.

The model is 7 years old and is sold out. You would have to procure it through eBay, classifieds, pen shows etc.

[Tom Kellie]

+1

 

All your pens are priceless because they were used to convey thoughts and ideas as and when they mattered.

 

~ 1nkulus:

 

Thank you!

They're priceless in multiple senses.

I have no idea of their cost in most cases.

There's no thought whatsoever of any of them as investments, let alone of eventually selling them.

They're my cherished sketch tools and writing implements.

I treasure them and count myself blessed to have such a varied assortment.

Tom K.

[Tom Kellie]

I would think the Gaius is plated yellow gold, much like the 90th nib is plated, and probably the Homer.

 

~ zaddick:

 

That contemporary Montblanc nibs are often plated is no platitude.

Tom K.

[Tom Kellie]

Last year I had an opportunity to see Gaius. The fittings, section and the nib, as well as the cap (skeleton)is gold. Perhaps I am confusing with some other piece.

 

~ blottingpaperforlife:

 

The 2011 Montblanc Patron of Art Gaius Maecenas is a pen that I'd enjoy seeing.

It interests me for the design and underlying concept.

I'm glad that you were able to see it. Thank you for noting where gold is used on the pen.

Tom K.