Monty Winnfield

[WLSpec]

Just out of curiosity, has anyone tried these nibs? Monty Winnfield looks like it sells pens too, but they do interesting stacked Jowo nibs like the classic triple stack and some other innovative looking ones, some of which are reminiscent of the Nagahara nibs. If you've tried one, what are your opinions? I looked up Monty Winnfield in the search bar of FPN but didn't find much, so is this a little known company? I didn't even know about it until a few days ago.

 

Thanks for any responses.

Edited February 1, 2020 by WLSpec

[BDarchitect]

Goulet Pens claims to be the exclusive retailer for their Highwater collection, which Brian says he helped design with the Monty Winnfield owner Jeremiah Hackett. He has a 7 minute video on those models on the GouletPens.com website. They only sell the standard JoWo nibs, though, none of the more exotic stacking or flared nibs shown on the Monty Winnfield website.

Edited February 5, 2020 by BDarchitect

[WLSpec]

Goulet Pens claims to be the exclusive retailer for their Highwater collection, which Brian says he helped design with the Monty Winnfield owner Jeremiah Hackett. He has a 7 minute video on those models on the GouletPens.com website. They only sell the standard JoWo nibs, though, none of the more exotic stacking or flared nibs shown on the Monty Winnfield website.

Yes, saw that recently. I wonder who the stacked nibs are made by... I would assume someone with experience.

[Braxfield]

More Monty here...

 

[WLSpec]

More Monty here...

 

Just saw that.

[BDarchitect]

I just received the Monty Winnfield Highwater that David Parker (aka Figboot) reviewed in the YouTube videos. As he points out, the materials and finish are beautiful and unusual, and the craftsmanship is excellent. I ordered a medium nib, which is quite smooth on paper and did not have the feedback he noted with his fine nib. The one issue I have with this pen, unfortunately, is that the grip diameter is about 1mm smaller than just about every other pen I own. I got out a caliper and was surprised at the consistency of grip dimensions across brands and models- just above the nib, at the smallest point, is usually about 10mm, tapering up to about 11mm just below the cap threads, and then about 12mm across the cap threads themselves, where my thumb often rests. (Exceptions include my Sailor KofP, but as a monster pen the grip is unusually girthy and about 2mm fatter than the norm). It may seem like an insignificant difference, but that 1mm smaller diameter for all those dimensions made the pen feel small in my hands and forced my thumbnail into the side of my index finger, which over any extended writing session won't be comfortable. So as much as I like the appearance and manufacture of this pen, I know that once the shiny newness factor wears off, I will probably use it rarely, if ever. So I will be returning it, sadly, and getting my $375 plus tax, over $400, refunded.

[WLSpec]

I just received the Monty Winnfield Highwater that David Parker (aka Figboot) reviewed in the YouTube videos. As he points out, the materials and finish are beautiful and unusual, and the craftsmanship is excellent. I ordered a medium nib, which is quite smooth on paper and did not have the feedback he noted with his fine nib. The one issue I have with this pen, unfortunately, is that the grip diameter is about 1mm smaller than just about every other pen I own. I got out a caliper and was surprised at the consistency of grip dimensions across brands and models- just above the nib, at the smallest point, is usually about 10mm, tapering up to about 11mm just below the cap threads, and then about 12mm across the cap threads themselves, where my thumb often rests. (Exceptions include my Sailor KofP, but as a monster pen the grip is unusually girthy and about 2mm fatter than the norm). It may seem like an insignificant difference, but that 1mm smaller diameter for all those dimensions made the pen feel small in my hands and forced my thumbnail into the side of my index finger, which over any extended writing session won't be comfortable. So as much as I like the appearance and manufacture of this pen, I know that once the shiny newness factor wears off, I will probably use it rarely, if ever. So I will be returning it, sadly, and getting my $375 plus tax, over $400, refunded.

Huh, good to know. Sorry the pen didn't work out.

[BDarchitect]

I need to update my previous comment and say that after taking more time to find a comfortable grip position, I have decided to keep this pen. Having found a very comfortable spot for each of my fingers, especially my thumb, which wasn't immediately apparent, I am much happier than my initial reaction and am getting quite fond of it.

[Paul-in-SF]

I need to update my previous comment and say that after taking more time to find a comfortable grip position, I have decided to keep this pen. Having found a very comfortable spot for each of my fingers, especially my thumb, which wasn't immediately apparent, I am much happier than my initial reaction and am getting quite fond of it.

That's good to know. I have one arriving today, and I really don't want to be disappointed. I ordered the stub nib. I hope it works out.