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jmiicustomz · 1 January 2016, 02:19 PM

So my first Montblanc is incoming. I have used several in the past but never owned one. I picked up a Leo da Vinci FP via the classifieds here and can't wait to get it. The debate is to whether or not to go ahead and grab a Tolstoy before they are gone. I love the look of the pen but not being able to handle one that you would use is rough. The da Vinci I like because whether I like using it or not, I LOVE the look and details so it's worth it to buy without handling first. Anyone have any feedback to offer on the Tolstoy line up?

Bisquitlips · 3 January 2016, 10:39 AM

The MB Tolstoy is a good FP. I would have no problem acquiring the pen with no hands on.

What you have to determine is whether it is worth the $$$ to you. I love the MB Writer's series and will someday own a complete set hopefully. The question to ask yourself is whether you will be collecting or using or a combination of both.

For me personally, there is not a FP that I own that I do not use. The were created to write and not to sit in a box or safe, so that is my plumb bob.

The genuine joy of collecting FPs for someone like me is the "hunt". I don't care about pristine, just the MB that I am looking for and whether it works when I get it for my purposes. Of course the best of both worlds is when I find a pristine pen in mint working order.

Again, the Tolstoy (Tolstoi) is a great pen and beautiful with all its hand hammered craftsmanship. I wish you well on your search!

Richard

jmiicustomz · 4 January 2016, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

The MB Tolstoy is a good FP. I would have no problem acquiring the pen with no hands on.

What you have to determine is whether it is worth the $$$ to you. I love the MB Writer's series and will someday own a complete set hopefully. The question to ask yourself is whether you will be collecting or using or a combination of both.

For me personally, there is not a FP that I own that I do not use. The were created to write and not to sit in a box or safe, so that is my plumb bob.

The genuine joy of collecting FPs for someone like me is the "hunt". I don't care about pristine, just the MB that I am looking for and whether it works when I get it for my purposes. Of course the best of both worlds is when I find a pristine pen in mint working order.

Again, the Tolstoy (Tolstoi) is a great pen and beautiful with all its hand hammered craftsmanship. I wish you well on your search!

Richard

I would certainly like to use it thus my trepidation on buying without handling. Were it just to sit in a safe I wouldn't care if I held it first. Everything I buy I buy to use sans framed art. I swim with my rolexes, write with my pens, wear my shoes and suits, work with my vintage tools, eat on 200 yr old China, etc. I buy quality items so that I don't have to fear using them. Thank you for your input on the pen as well. I really like the appearance of the hand hammered section and of the pen as a whole. My concern is that the feel will bug me in a fp. I can use the visconti van Gough rollerball or ballpoint, but the fp drives me nuts as the facets of the pen don't line up with how I hold it. If the angle didn't matter like in the rb or BP it would be great. I know I may be odd in this regard but I am who I am I guess.

Bisquitlips · 7 January 2016, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by jmiicustomz

I would certainly like to use it thus my trepidation on buying without handling. Were it just to sit in a safe I wouldn't care if I held it first. Everything I buy I buy to use sans framed art. I swim with my rolexes, write with my pens, wear my shoes and suits, work with my vintage tools, eat on 200 yr old China, etc. I buy quality items so that I don't have to fear using them. Thank you for your input on the pen as well. I really like the appearance of the hand hammered section and of the pen as a whole. My concern is that the feel will bug me in a fp. I can use the visconti van Gough rollerball or ballpoint, but the fp drives me nuts as the facets of the pen don't line up with how I hold it. If the angle didn't matter like in the rb or BP it would be great. I know I may be odd in this regard but I am who I am I guess.

Yeah... so...!

If you are not going to use it as a writer, what purpose does the pen have?

I use EVERY one of my FPs. I have FPs that are worth $2000.00 and I use them. I have FPs that are worth $40.00 and I use them.

Just make sure that your are acquiring a pen that you will enjoy! That is something to consider.

bdex75 · 7 January 2016, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

Yeah... so...!

If you are not going to use it as a writer, what purpose does the pen have?

I use EVERY one of my FPs. I have FPs that are worth $2000.00 and I use them. I have FPs that are worth $40.00 and I use them.

Just make sure that your are acquiring a pen that you will enjoy! That is something to consider.

True. I thought about keeping the Tolstoy in the safe and seeing what happens when they are gone as far as the value goes. But I cannot do it. It will likely not leave the house often but I will use it in my home office. I do not have an "office" that I go to every day as I have a pretty much mobile job. If it ended up lost I would not be able to live with myself.

Bisquitlips · 8 January 2016, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by bdex75

True. I thought about keeping the Tolstoy in the safe and seeing what happens when they are gone as far as the value goes. But I cannot do it. It will likely not leave the house often but I will use it in my home office. I do not have an "office" that I go to everyday as I have a pretty much mobile job. If it ended up lost I would not be able to live with myself.

As far as loss do remember it is just a "thing". It can be replaced and the joy that comes from pulling that pen out of your pocket and using it is priceless.

Some of the MB writer series are truly works of art. I would consider the Tolstoy to be in that league.

bdex75 · 4 January 2016, 01:59 AM

I have handled it many times and mine is sitting at my MB AD waiting for me to get there to claim it. He is trying to track down the ink so that it is complete. I would not hesitate at all. The colors on it and the hammered finish are beautiful.

Congrats on the DaVinci. I wondered who got it as I was watching it.

I just bought a JFK rollerball off of the forum and it is very cool.

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jmiicustomz · 4 January 2016, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bdex75

I have handled it many times and mine is sitting at my MB AD waiting for me to get there to claim it. He is trying to track down the ink so that it is complete. I would not hesitate at all. The colors on it and the hammered finish are beautiful.

Congrats on the DaVinci. I wondered who got it as I was watching it.

I just bought a JFK rollerball off of the forum and it is very cool.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thank you for you input on the Tolstoy. Thank you for the congrats as well. I can't wait for it to show up, it is scheduled for Wednesday! The JFK didn't speak to me and I really do not care for the Kennedys either. Not a bad looking pen though. Congratulations on it and hope you enjoy using it. I am thinking I will track down a Tolstoy.

jmiicustomz · 7 January 2016, 10:06 AM

That's just my point. I don't want to buy and not like as I want to like and use it. I got the mont blanc da Vinci today and spent the rest of the day using it.

jmiicustomz · 7 January 2016, 09:26 PM

The one crappy thing about my job is that I have to do 85% of my writing on triple carbon copy paper. FP and RB suck for that so I really need BP. I use my FP for my appraisals and correspondence, and when I am out with the clients from my personal business.

vman · 14 January 2016, 09:21 AM

Pens must be used. Period.

jmiicustomz · 14 January 2016, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by vman

Pens must be used. Period.

Very true!

MichaelFlash · 14 January 2016, 12:52 PM

Agree! I also use all my fountain pens. Otherwise, what's the point? I derive much pleasure from opening the pen box and deciding what pen to use the following day. I look forward to signing my name at work because it is almost ceremonial to me. I compare it to how the Japanese handle tea ceremoniously, it's not just the drinking but everything else that goes with it. Finally, in this age of emails, texts etc., using a fountain pen allows me to step back in time to when things were more personal.

Bisquitlips · 15 January 2016, 02:22 AM

My Agatha Christ FP is a show stopper.

I can't tell you how many times I have pulled that pen out of my pocket to sign something or to write in a meeting that the attention is redirected to "what kind of pen is that..."! :)

I was in our local pen shop once and had that pen with me at the time and you would have thought a someone famous walked in. The owner of the shop stopped what he was doing and took the pen from me and the shop stopped for the next 10 minutes or so. That was a fun day!

I would hate losing that pen, but if I did I would keep the memories and then go acquire another!

Bisquitlips · 15 January 2016, 04:23 AM

jmiicustomz · 15 January 2016, 10:19 AM

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I wish I could get the photo to load. It sounds amazing!

jmiicustomz · 16 January 2016, 03:43 AM

finally loaded for me. That is a beautiful pen!

1 January 2016, 02:19 PM	#1
jmiicustomz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: John Location: North Carolina Watch: 1953 pre explorer Posts: 2,758	Debating on a Montblanc So my first Montblanc is incoming. I have used several in the past but never owned one. I picked up a Leo da Vinci FP via the classifieds here and can't wait to get it. The debate is to whether or not to go ahead and grab a Tolstoy before they are gone. I love the look of the pen but not being able to handle one that you would use is rough. The da Vinci I like because whether I like using it or not, I LOVE the look and details so it's worth it to buy without handling first. Anyone have any feedback to offer on the Tolstoy line up?

3 January 2016, 10:39 AM	#2
Bisquitlips 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,527	The MB Tolstoy is a good FP. I would have no problem acquiring the pen with no hands on. What you have to determine is whether it is worth the $$$ to you. I love the MB Writer's series and will someday own a complete set hopefully. The question to ask yourself is whether you will be collecting or using or a combination of both. For me personally, there is not a FP that I own that I do not use. The were created to write and not to sit in a box or safe, so that is my plumb bob. The genuine joy of collecting FPs for someone like me is the "hunt". I don't care about pristine, just the MB that I am looking for and whether it works when I get it for my purposes. Of course the best of both worlds is when I find a pristine pen in mint working order. Again, the Tolstoy (Tolstoi) is a great pen and beautiful with all its hand hammered craftsmanship. I wish you well on your search! Richard __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

15 January 2016, 02:22 AM	#14
Bisquitlips 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,527	My Agatha Christ FP is a show stopper. I can't tell you how many times I have pulled that pen out of my pocket to sign something or to write in a meeting that the attention is redirected to "what kind of pen is that..."! :) I was in our local pen shop once and had that pen with me at the time and you would have thought a someone famous walked in. The owner of the shop stopped what he was doing and took the pen from me and the shop stopped for the next 10 minutes or so. That was a fun day! I would hate losing that pen, but if I did I would keep the memories and then go acquire another! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

15 January 2016, 04:23 AM	#15
Bisquitlips 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,527	__________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

4 January 2016, 01:59 AM	#7
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,505	I have handled it many times and mine is sitting at my MB AD waiting for me to get there to claim it. He is trying to track down the ink so that it is complete. I would not hesitate at all. The colors on it and the hammered finish are beautiful. Congrats on the DaVinci. I wondered who got it as I was watching it. I just bought a JFK rollerball off of the forum and it is very cool. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 January 2016, 10:06 AM	#9
jmiicustomz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: John Location: North Carolina Watch: 1953 pre explorer Posts: 2,758	That's just my point. I don't want to buy and not like as I want to like and use it. I got the mont blanc da Vinci today and spent the rest of the day using it.

7 January 2016, 09:26 PM	#10
jmiicustomz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: John Location: North Carolina Watch: 1953 pre explorer Posts: 2,758	The one crappy thing about my job is that I have to do 85% of my writing on triple carbon copy paper. FP and RB suck for that so I really need BP. I use my FP for my appraisals and correspondence, and when I am out with the clients from my personal business.

14 January 2016, 09:21 AM	#11
vman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,230	Pens must be used. Period.

14 January 2016, 12:52 PM	#13
MichaelFlash "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Michael Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,372	Agree! I also use all my fountain pens. Otherwise, what's the point? I derive much pleasure from opening the pen box and deciding what pen to use the following day. I look forward to signing my name at work because it is almost ceremonial to me. I compare it to how the Japanese handle tea ceremoniously, it's not just the drinking but everything else that goes with it. Finally, in this age of emails, texts etc., using a fountain pen allows me to step back in time to when things were more personal.

16 January 2016, 03:43 AM	#17
jmiicustomz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: John Location: North Carolina Watch: 1953 pre explorer Posts: 2,758	finally loaded for me. That is a beautiful pen!

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