Mb 149 Expression Nib - Calligraphy?

[mjchuang9]

There is an expression flex demonstration video.

I don't know if it is allowed to upload here.

[Uncial]

Surely you could post a link?

[mjchuang9]

The demonstration video shows the nib, so had better upload after 9/1.

[Feamat]

 

~ Pravda:

 

 

May we suppose that strolling into the South Pole boutique on snowshoes we might be able to acquire this with an OBBB nib?

It might be wisest to pass on an Expression Calligraphy flex nib until more have reported on their experiences having written with it.

Tom K.

Hi,

 

This High Artistry Edition, has:

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Regards,

 

Feamat

Edited August 27, 2019 by Feamat

[CS388]

If it is laquered metal, I guess this is a fairly substantial pen to hold?

 

Hi jagwap. Just to clarify, I was referring to the black trim (clip/rings/etc), rather than the pen itself.

The website calls it PVD - but, I'm not sure what that is? I very much like the look of this pen.

 

Sorry to hear of nib woes, Pravda. Hopefully sorted soon.

 

Thanks

[Nurmister]

 

Hi jagwap. Just to clarify, I was referring to the black trim (clip/rings/etc), rather than the pen itself.

The website calls it PVD - but, I'm not sure what that is? I very much like the look of this pen.

 

Sorry to hear of nib woes, Pravda. Hopefully sorted soon.

 

Thanks

 

PVD is way that one can apply a coating to metal, as far as I know.

 

Anyway, that's bad news. I have had bad experiences with PVD rubbing off on watches. Hopefully pens, which see less skin-to-metal wear, fare better.

[dubhe]

Its on the UK Montblanc website at £790 with clearer photos of the nib than on other sites. The engraving looks better in my opinion than I had previously seen.

[SchaumburgSwan]

Its on the UK Montblanc website at £790 with clearer photos of the nib than on other sites. The engraving looks better in my opinion than I had previously seen.

 

... maybe this is a useful link for some pictures:

https://www.penexchange.de/forum_neu/viewtopic.php?p=268915#p268915

 

Best

Jens

Edited August 28, 2019 by SchaumburgSwan

[mjchuang9]

The MB manager just told me the new Elixir calligraphy inks cannot be used in the flex nib !

[wanderlust]

The MB manager just told me the new Elixir calligraphy inks cannot be used in the flex nib !

This contradicts the Montblanc literature, which says the calligraphy ink is for Montblanc fountain pens.

 

I notice a few postings saying that we should not post pictures of the Gold Leaf fountain pen. Wonder the reason for the restriction since photos are available on website.

[Pravda]

This contradicts the Montblanc literature, which says the calligraphy ink is for Montblanc fountain pens.

 

I notice a few postings saying that we should not post pictures of the Gold Leaf fountain pen. Wonder the reason for the restriction since photos are available on website.

 

 

The paper that comes with the ink says modeled after India ink, as in its not India ink by itself. Its a permanent ink, much like the Permanent Blue and Permanent Black. Which is fine for fountain pens, though wouldn't use on a skeleton and would flush/clean every few weeks or so.

 

Whether it is good for flex or not, I tried it and believe that it runs a bit dry than the regular line.

 

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[wanderlust]

The paper that comes with the ink says modeled after India ink, as in its not India ink by itself. Its a permanent ink, much like the Permanent Blue and Permanent Black. Which is fine for fountain pens, though wouldn't use on a skeleton and would flush/clean every few weeks or so.

 

Whether it is good for flex or not, I tried it and believe that it runs a bit dry than the regular line.

 

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I am using the Pilot Iroshizuku ink with the Montblanc 146 flex nib and it feels wet. Maybe I should try the Montblanc calligraphy ink next time.

[mulrich]

This contradicts the Montblanc literature, which says the calligraphy ink is for Montblanc fountain pens.

 

I notice a few postings saying that we should not post pictures of the Gold Leaf fountain pen. Wonder the reason for the restriction since photos are available on website.

 

Generally the forum doesn't allow photos of MB pens that haven't been officially released. Seeing that you can now buy the Gold Leaf pen I don't think the restrictions still apply.

[sampah1962]

Has anyone compare the new Expression/Calligraphy nib with the old 342 from 1950s? I love my 342, very flexible and smooth, however it is a bit too small for my hand.

[wanderlust]

Mulrich, on 29 Aug 2019 - 01:13, said:

Generally the forum doesn't allow photos of MB pens that haven't been officially released. Seeing that you can now buy the Gold Leaf pen I don't think the restrictions still apply.

Then I will post some photos of the pen.

[Pravda]

Montblanc official website doesn't show the pens/inks.

 

Any pictures on the internet are breaking Montblanc's policy and by you posting on FPN, you are jeopardizing the website's relationship with the brand and opening it for potential legal action.

 

I have had the pen for 5 days and have the self-restrain to hold on until the official date. Why are you guys in such a rush? Is there a prize for whoever leaks the information/photos first?

[Tom Kellie]

Montblanc official website doesn't show the pens/inks.

 

Any pictures on the internet are breaking Montblanc's policy and by you posting on FPN, you are jeopardizing the website's relationship with the brand and opening it for potential legal action.

 

I have had the pen for 5 days and have the self-restrain to hold on until the official date. Why are you guys in such a rush? Is there a prize for whoever leaks the information/photos first?

 

~ Pravda:

 

Thank you so much for the above.

What's the urgency on posting images of this model?

It's only a few more days until the official release.

Why not respect Montblanc's request to wait until the day set for their marketing department to officially unveil it?

I appreciate your respect for restraint within the FPN Montblanc Forum.

Tom K.

[Pravda]

 

~ Pravda:

 

Thank you so much for the above.

What's the urgency on posting images of this model?

It's only a few more days until the official release.

Why not respect Montblanc's request to wait until the day set for their marketing department to officially unveil it?

I appreciate your respect for restraint within the FPN Montblanc Forum.

Tom K.

 

 

I have been around far too long to know what will happen next Either the thread will get closed or the pictures will be pulled. Guilty of doing so in the past, a long long time ago.

 

They are, however, great pictures Wanderlust.. Congratulations

[dcpritch]

Pravda, you are prescient! wanderlust's post has been hidden as it is against FPN policy to permit posting of photos prior to a maker's release date.

[dubhe]

https://www.montblanc.com/en-gb/pim-collection/writing-instruments/meisterstueck/119699-meisterstueck-resin-yg-flex-nib.html