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Lion · 4 April 2010, 01:54 PM

If you could only have one fountain pen which would you choose???

shandy · 4 April 2010, 02:01 PM

Arggh Leo..Don't make me have to choose

Man that is such a hard decison as all my pens fullfill different needs.

If push comes to shove I guess my Nakaya, or maybe my duofold, or maybe the Montegrappa..No, what about my 51..Hang on though, there is that lovely nib on the vacumatic..Arghgh! Your going to give me nightmares tonight where there is someone shining a bright light in my face and demanding me to choose

Ok, the Nakaya just because it has such a beautiful nib..But I would be pining for the rest as I used it!

Shangas · 4 April 2010, 03:34 PM

I would choose a fountain pen with a customised, needlepoint nib, suitable for piercing human flesh.

Upon receipt of such a pen, I shall then proceed to end my life.

A life without fountain pens is no life at all.

In the name of the Feathertouch, the Sonnet and the Holy Glenmont...

A Pen.

shandy · 4 April 2010, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shangas

I would choose a fountain pen with a customised, needlepoint nib, suitable for piercing human flesh.

Upon receipt of such a pen, I shall then proceed to end my life.

A life without fountain pens is no life at all.

In the name of the Feathertouch, the Sonnet and the Holy Glenmont...

A Pen.

Ah Shahan, spoken like a true dyed in the wool fountian pen enthusiast and one who is passionate about the "right and proper" way to go about things

Perhaps a few lines written in the juice of life to show in words your feelings about such a travesty that was dealt

Shangas · 4 April 2010, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by shandy

Ah Shahan, spoken like a true dyed in the wool fountian pen enthusiast and one who is passionate about the "right and proper" way to go about things

Perhaps a few lines written in the juice of life to show in words your feelings about such a travesty that was dealt

I could never live in a world without fountain pens. I have banished ballpoints from my presence to such an extent that, if you removed my fountain pens from my room and demanded an ink-filled writing-instrument, the only other thing I could give you would be an inkwell and steel dip-pen.

TswaneNguni · 4 April 2010, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shangas

I would choose a fountain pen with a customised, needlepoint nib, suitable for piercing human flesh.

Upon receipt of such a pen, I shall then proceed to end my life.

A life without fountain pens is no life at all.

In the name of the Feathertouch, the Sonnet and the Holy Glenmont...

A Pen.

Thou shall end thay life with a Harikiri nib.

Taffi Abernathy · 4 April 2010, 05:36 PM

I love my little Mozart FP, but I must say, wish it had an x-fine nib. This line is quite broad for fine.

shandy · 5 April 2010, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Taffi Abernathy

I love my little Mozart FP, but I must say, wish it had an x-fine nib. This line is quite broad for fine.

Faith, you could always see if you can get a nib exchange with Mont Blanc seeing as it is so new, give them a call!

Here is a link to Mont blanc USA FAQ you will see the section about nib replacement. As long as the nib is in mint condition, which yours will be they will do the exchange free of charge, just take it into your nearest MB AD or send it direct to MB USA and they will change the nib for you!
http://www.montblanc.com/3412.php

Bisquitlips · 6 April 2010, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Taffi Abernathy

I love my little Mozart FP, but I must say, wish it had an x-fine nib. This line is quite broad for fine.

Have you considered having it reground to your needs Faith.

I currently have 4 of mine being customized. Can't wait to get them back!

shandy · 6 April 2010, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

Have you considered having it reground to your needs Faith.

I currently have 4 of mine being customized. Can't wait to get them back!

I was thinking that as well Richard, is there anyone near Faith that does that do you know?

Shangas · 4 April 2010, 05:39 PM

MB nibs write very wet. Even an extra-fine would be fairly broad.

Lion · 5 April 2010, 12:00 AM

My pen(flavor)of the moment would be a MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Signum with an extra fine nib and filled with Bordeaux ink!!!

JBat · 5 April 2010, 01:46 AM

Probably the Omas...when I get it!

shandy · 5 April 2010, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by JBat

Probably the Omas...when I get it!

I think it's tomorrow is it not John?

JBat · 5 April 2010, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by shandy

I think it's tomorrow is it not John?

That's what the guy at FPH told me, Ian. It's supposedly coming from Italy, but I don't have a tracking number, so we'll see. My wife is out of town for a week, so I'm going to have to try to time the delivery.

Green Beetle · 5 April 2010, 03:10 AM

I would choose the Mont Blanc fountain pen that some rat-bag burgled about ten years ago. Stainless steel barrel (not made anymore) but the nib was magnificent. Sadly the replacement MB Chopin Meisterstuck isn't nearly as good and drives me mad as I have to "encourage" the blasted thing to write if I haven't used it for a bit - and by that I mean only for a couple of hours or so - scribbling on a bit of scrap paper. It looks handsome enough but it's supposed to be a writing instrument, not an ornament. Grrrrr.

daveathall · 5 April 2010, 04:13 AM

I would keep my Mont Blanc 149.

It reminds me of someone lost, some very terrible, and some very happy times, it has penned sad and sorrowful words of despair, it has written happy and joyous words, it has thanked and explained, it has rested, unmoving in my hand as I have wrestled deep in thought for the most meaningful of words, it is special, its not just a pen, it's me, it is my memories.

TswaneNguni · 5 April 2010, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by daveathall

I would keep my Mont Blanc 149.

It reminds me of someone lost, some very terrible, and some very happy times, it has penned sad and sorrowful words of despair, it has written happy and joyous words, it has thanked and explained, it has rested, unmoving in my hand as I have wrestled deep in thought for the most meaningful of words, it is special, its not just a pen, it's me, it is my memories.

Damn Dave ......... that was nicely written.Very moving.

JBat · 5 April 2010, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Damn Dave ......... that was nicely written.Very moving.

x2, Dave. Nice.

JJ Irani · 5 April 2010, 06:16 AM

Bic!!

Lion · 5 April 2010, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Bic!!

Now that would be a first.....banning JJ.....5,000 demerits for you!!!!!

dmc · 5 April 2010, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Bic!!

"JJ", did you not read the first post?

They are talking about fountain pens. Or are you ashamed to tell them you have a Rado Fountain Pen.

rolio · 22 April 2010, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Bic!!

BIC = Timex. You know that!

Lion · 5 April 2010, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveathall

I would keep my Mont Blanc 149.

It reminds me of someone lost, some very terrible, and some very happy times, it has penned sad and sorrowful words of despair, it has written happy and joyous words, it has thanked and explained, it has rested, unmoving in my hand as I have wrestled deep in thought for the most meaningful of words, it is special, its not just a pen, it's me, it is my memories.

Dave, those are words to live by.....very moving for sure!!!

Perdu · 9 April 2010, 11:24 AM

MB Le Grand.

chebert · 22 April 2010, 01:57 AM

waterman edson, or very close second pelikan 800.

JBat · 22 April 2010, 03:53 AM

When we talk grinding nibs, does this process change the nib width (F to M or whatever) or is it a smoothing process?

Lion · 22 April 2010, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by JBat

When we talk grinding nibs, does this process change the nib width (F to M or whatever) or is it a smoothing process?

Yea, what he said???

2careless · 22 April 2010, 08:13 AM

If this is the case, I would most probably opt for the 60's EF 149 with a semi flexible nib.

gelshocker · 22 April 2010, 01:22 PM

At the moment it's my M800. I would love (to add) a MB146 but I'm not sure the grass is always greener on the other side.

Once you go fountain, you can't go back. Writing with a bic is to fulfill a chore. Writing with a FP is tranquil experience of one's own choosing. And writing a journal is making time for yourself and enjoying that little bit of peace from our busy lives. Cheers!

4 April 2010, 01:54 PM	#1
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	If You Were Only allowed One Fountain Pen If you could only have one fountain pen which would you choose??? __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

4 April 2010, 05:36 PM	#7
Taffi Abernathy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Faith Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: TT DJ, SS DJ Posts: 4,053	I love my little Mozart FP, but I must say, wish it had an x-fine nib. This line is quite broad for fine. __________________ Sarcasm is my second language.

5 April 2010, 12:00 AM	#12
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	My pen(flavor)of the moment would be a MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Signum with an extra fine nib and filled with Bordeaux ink!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

5 April 2010, 04:13 AM	#17
daveathall "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: England. Watch: Various Posts: 7,304	I would keep my Mont Blanc 149. It reminds me of someone lost, some very terrible, and some very happy times, it has penned sad and sorrowful words of despair, it has written happy and joyous words, it has thanked and explained, it has rested, unmoving in my hand as I have wrestled deep in thought for the most meaningful of words, it is special, its not just a pen, it's me, it is my memories. __________________ KINDEST REGARDS DAVE

5 April 2010, 06:16 AM	#20
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,317	Bic!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

4 April 2010, 02:01 PM	#2
shandy Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Ian Location: canada Posts: 1,724	Arggh Leo..Don't make me have to choose Man that is such a hard decison as all my pens fullfill different needs. If push comes to shove I guess my Nakaya, or maybe my duofold, or maybe the Montegrappa..No, what about my 51..Hang on though, there is that lovely nib on the vacumatic..Arghgh! Your going to give me nightmares tonight where there is someone shining a bright light in my face and demanding me to choose Ok, the Nakaya just because it has such a beautiful nib..But I would be pining for the rest as I used it!

4 April 2010, 03:34 PM	#3
Shangas Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Shahan Location: Melbourne, Austra Watch: 1957 Ball RR watch Posts: 312	I would choose a fountain pen with a customised, needlepoint nib, suitable for piercing human flesh. Upon receipt of such a pen, I shall then proceed to end my life. A life without fountain pens is no life at all. In the name of the Feathertouch, the Sonnet and the Holy Glenmont... A Pen.

4 April 2010, 05:39 PM	#11
Shangas Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Shahan Location: Melbourne, Austra Watch: 1957 Ball RR watch Posts: 312	MB nibs write very wet. Even an extra-fine would be fairly broad.

5 April 2010, 01:46 AM	#13
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Probably the Omas...when I get it!

5 April 2010, 03:10 AM	#16
Green Beetle "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: UK Watch: Datejust Posts: 13	I would choose the Mont Blanc fountain pen that some rat-bag burgled about ten years ago. Stainless steel barrel (not made anymore) but the nib was magnificent. Sadly the replacement MB Chopin Meisterstuck isn't nearly as good and drives me mad as I have to "encourage" the blasted thing to write if I haven't used it for a bit - and by that I mean only for a couple of hours or so - scribbling on a bit of scrap paper. It looks handsome enough but it's supposed to be a writing instrument, not an ornament. Grrrrr.

9 April 2010, 11:24 AM	#25
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	MB Le Grand. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

22 April 2010, 01:57 AM	#26
chebert Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Orleans Watch: TT GMT IIC Posts: 299	waterman edson, or very close second pelikan 800.

22 April 2010, 03:53 AM	#27
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	When we talk grinding nibs, does this process change the nib width (F to M or whatever) or is it a smoothing process?

22 April 2010, 08:13 AM	#29
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	If this is the case, I would most probably opt for the 60's EF 149 with a semi flexible nib.

22 April 2010, 01:22 PM	#30
gelshocker Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 318	At the moment it's my M800. I would love (to add) a MB146 but I'm not sure the grass is always greener on the other side. Once you go fountain, you can't go back. Writing with a bic is to fulfill a chore. Writing with a FP is tranquil experience of one's own choosing. And writing a journal is making time for yourself and enjoying that little bit of peace from our busy lives. Cheers!

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