Enjoying Montblanc Pens — Broad, Oblique, Extra Fine, Le & Bespoke 2019

[zaddick]

For those wondering about the difference between OBB and O3B...

 

 

Of course, individual nibs may vary a bit.

[sampah1962]

Montblanc 149 BB versus OBB: which one has more line variation?

From all the pictures that I am able to see, the BB nib is cut flat, thus it looks like a stub nib, if that is the case, it should have as good line variation as the OB nib without the hassle of the "angle of attack" being precise?

[thygreyt]

Obliques by Montblanc are simply 15 degree stubs.

[zaddick]

Montblanc 149 BB versus OBB: which one has more line variation?

From all the pictures that I am able to see, the BB nib is cut flat, thus it looks like a stub nib, if that is the case, it should have as good line variation as the OB nib without the hassle of the "angle of attack" being precise?

It will be the same but at a different angle. If you use an OBB and draw a vertical and horizontal line, they will be similar width. But the top left to bottom right diagonal will be thick and the bottom left to top right diagonal will be thin. See my writing sample above for an illustration of these points.

Edited March 28, 2019 by zaddick

[sampah1962]

Thanks for that confirmation. I have been using OB but on a vintage one, which is more flex than the newer one. I assume that OB in the new MB will have less line variation than OB in the vintage ones just because of the stiffer nib? I cant wait for MB to come up with OB + flex.

[zaddick]

Thanks for that confirmation. I have been using OB but on a vintage one, which is more flex than the newer one. I assume that OB in the new MB will have less line variation than OB in the vintage ones just because of the stiffer nib? I cant wait for MB to come up with OB + flex.

Depends on how much flex you have, probably yes. Some vintage nibs run a little narrower than modern ones so I could not say 100% yes.

[pwsuba]

So is the expression 149 not going to be available in rose gold? I was anticipating getting the 149 flex in rose/red gold.

[Tom Kellie]

http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0005611053

“Crab-shaped Pen Holders Make a Splash”

[zaddick]

For those interested in nib width writing samples...

 

 

[NeverTapOut]

It will be the same but at a different angle. If you use an OBB and draw a vertical and horizontal line, they will be similar width. But the top left to bottom right diagonal will be thick and the bottom left to top right diagonal will be thin. See my writing sample above for an illustration of these points.

 

Zaddick so correct me if I am wrong...a BB is more of a stub without the angle so a thicker line would be produced going from top on page to bottom and thinner line from left to right. This is going to sound so elementary so please forgive my ignorance...why do you prefer a OBB vs a BB?

Would a BB not be a italic or sharp thus easier to write with?

Regards,

David

[zaddick]

 

Zaddick so correct me if I am wrong...a BB is more of a stub without the angle so a thicker line would be produced going from top on page to bottom and thinner line from left to right. This is going to sound so elementary so please forgive my ignorance...why do you prefer a OBB vs a BB?

Would a BB not be a italic or sharp thus easier to write with?

Regards,

David

If you take the OBB sample above and rotate the X so it looks like a + where the think line rune north south and rhe thin line east west, that is what a BB should look like in normal writing position. The oblique just rotates the angle of variation 45 degrees counterclockwise (or so). I just happen to prefer how that modifies my cursive compared to a BB. Most like BB more for printing.

[NeverTapOut]

If you take the OBB sample above and rotate the X so it looks like a + where the think line rune north south and rhe thin line east west, that is what a BB should look like in normal writing position. The oblique just rotates the angle of variation 45 degrees counterclockwise (or so). I just happen to prefer how that modifies my cursive compared to a BB. Most like BB more for printing.

 

I print in block letters instead of cursive.

[zaddick]

Should also add that factory BB is not sharp like an italic (which are not fun for cursive to me) or even a cursive italic. They are more like fairly forgiving stubs and pretty smooth due to having a lot of surface area to create a cushion of ink. OBB and BB would have the same level of "sharpness" just at different angles of writing. I find that, in average if I draw a + with an OBB the vertical and horizontal lines are similar width and closer to a B than a BB.

[Tom Kellie]

Tom,

I love the color of that ink...does it have a purple hue to it?

Kindest Regards,

David

 

 

~ JesusNeverTapped Out:

 

Thank you for your positive comments about Fritz Schimpf Gewitterwolke (Stormy Blue) ink.

It's written very well for me, including extensive student charts on several pages.

My eyesight may lack the refined perceptivity of others.

To date, I haven't noticed any purple hue, but that's not a reliable gauge.

Another bottle of Gewitterwolke may arrive next week from Germany.

Tom K.

[Tom Kellie]

 

 

 

 

~ DrPenfection:

 

Wow! What a lovely handwritten note!

I'm honored that you'd write to me with such a refined pen, nib and ink.

When I read that it was written in L’Artisan Pastellier Callifolio Blue Méditerranée ink I broadly smiled.

As it happens, several bottles of my first ever L’Artisan Pastellier ink may likely arrive next week.

As I read the Fritz Schimpf Web site in Deutsch, I've never considered how to translate it.

The Fritz Schimpf Feinpost paper is the finest fountain pen paper I've ever used.

For my writing, 2019 is a stellar year as a direct result of having found and used Fritz Schimpf Feinpost paper, more of which is expected next week.

The 1965 Montblanc 18C 149 OF pen has shown itself to be a first-class writer.

Yubi thanks you for your kind thoughts. He's enjoying the mild Spring weather in Central China.

With Appreciation,

Tom

[Tom Kellie]

I have been enjoying pens and inks... I just wanted to share one of my favorite pen/nib and the inks it has used for this past year. Note: i keep to a single ink until the bottle is done.

 

Does anyone else stick to emptying a whole bottle..? Or are you a serial inker/ sampler!?

 

~ Reed_thoughts:

 

Thank you for those lovely nib and ink images.

As ever, your fountain pen photography sets a colorful, high standard for this thread.

I love your photos!

I've only emptied one bottle of ink (Montblanc Royal Blue) in five years.

The fountain pens are inked. When they're empty, I flush them, perhaps not inking them again for months.

Tom K.

[Tom Kellie]

After six weeks of anxious waiting for a nib exchange, my foray from fine nibs to broads can begin .

 

~ CBK:

 

Thank you for posting the very nice images of the beautiful pen.

As it happens, Miles Davis Jazz Blue is a favorite ink of mine.

I'm drawn to pale shades like that.

May your new pen be a reliable writer in the years to come.

Tom K.

[Tom Kellie]

[NeverTapOut]

 

 

~ JesusNeverTapped Out:

 

Thank you for your positive comments about Fritz Schimpf Gewitterwolke (Stormy Blue) ink.

It's written very well for me, including extensive student charts on several pages.

My eyesight may lack the refined perceptivity of others.

To date, I haven't noticed any purple hue, but that's not a reliable gauge.

Another bottle of Gewitterwolke may arrive next week from Germany.

Tom K.

 

Hi Tom.

Would you classify the Fritz Schimpf Stormy Blue a low maintenance ink? Beautiful Ink along with the MontBlanc Swan Illusion that you have used.

Regards,

David

[Tom Kellie]

Would you classify the Fritz Schimpf Stormy Blue a low maintenance ink? Beautiful Ink along with the MontBlanc Swan Illusion that you have used.

 

~ JesusNeverTappedOut:

 

Yes, Fritz Schimpf Gewitterwolke Stormy Blue is low maintenance.

It doesn't stain...it behaves well on paper...in over one dozen pages of written work it never feathered or smeared.

Montblanc Swan Illusion has subtle coloration, which I like for notes.

Both inks have a certain calm quality which reflects much of what I write.

Thank you for bringing well-deserved attention to these inks.

Tom K.