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Yoreese · 4 December 2009, 12:16 AM

Anybody using the ballpoint? I had the fountain pen and never got the hang of writing with it so I sold it and got the ballpoint.

Skullring · 4 December 2009, 12:27 AM

I used to have a MB rollerball but I lost it.

I always enjoyed writing with it but I prefer fountain pens now.

Numismatist · 4 December 2009, 12:35 AM

Tried all three last weekend, and ended up with a roller ball. Liked the way it flowed across the paper.

Taffi Abernathy · 4 December 2009, 01:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yoreese

Anybody using the ballpoint? I had the fountain pen and never got the hang of writing with it so I sold it and got the ballpoint.

I am. I have the BP & RB in bordeaux and like them both.

Browining · 4 December 2009, 01:50 AM

I use the BP the most. It's the most pratical for me for everyday use.

Browning

Rebel · 4 December 2009, 02:21 AM

I've owned the fountain pen, rollerball and ball point. The fountain pen and rollerball were stolen out of my briefcase at a work site....years ago. I'm left with the ball point and love it.

However, thinking back to the day when I had all three.....the rollerball was very nice.

Yoreese · 4 December 2009, 02:35 AM

Glad to see others think the ballpoint is ok to use.

normandy · 4 December 2009, 02:53 AM

I have FP, RB, and pencil too, love them all
especially the FP

Incoming is a Starwalker 100 year special edition...

Numismatist · 4 December 2009, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by normandy

I have FP, RB, and pencil too, love them all
especially the FP

Incoming is a Starwalker 100 year special edition...

Do show the 100 year, that's my next one I think!

Lion · 4 December 2009, 02:21 PM

I have examples of all three MBs and they each have a distinctive writing style. I'm currently using a FP but do enjoy writing with the RB and BP for a change up!!!

AWATCH · 4 December 2009, 02:26 PM

I use the rb, I really enjoy it even though my writing stinks

sunburst · 5 December 2009, 02:33 AM

I prefer my MB FP but I'm looking for MB BP for X'mas to match the FP.

Perdu · 5 December 2009, 10:19 AM

I have three from the late eighties/early nineties. Heavily used but look new. I also have a roller ball, two fountain pens and a grand pencil from the same period, which is my favorite.

Skip Greenwade · 5 December 2009, 11:51 PM

I carry and use all of my MB's. Since a lot of the writing I do at work is on multi-part forms, I would ruin the nib on a fountain pen in no time. I like the roller-ball (I have a Czar Nikolai roller-ball), but the refills don't last nearly as long as the ballpoints.

Best,
Skip

Kapture1 · 30 December 2009, 06:49 AM

I just received a MB Starwalker Resin BP for Christmas and LOVE it. BP are more my style cause I like to push hard when I write, but the RB pens are very nice too.

Tools · 30 December 2009, 07:05 AM

When I had a boardroom to go to, it was de riguer to have the Fountain Pen in your pocket....

But I found them messy, unpredictable and high maintenance..comparatively speaking..

They are nice for an occasional Thank You note or special signature.. but the RB or BP make all the sense in the world..and if you drop one, it's a cheap fix...........

VetteBandit · 30 December 2009, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Browining

I use the BP the most. It's the most pratical for me for everyday use.

Browning

I have both a BP and RB and tend to use my BP for everyday stuff and my RB for things like significant document signatures. No wrong choice IMO.

c3pastor · 30 December 2009, 11:13 AM

rollerball

Taffi Abernathy · 2 January 2010, 02:21 PM

Monteverde/Yafa make gel refills expressly for MB BPs. I have used them since the BP is lighter than the RB and you have no cap to take off and on. The refills write beautifully, and in exotic colors, but didn't last. I would write roughly the equivalent of one page and the refill would die, very frustrating. Does anyone have any knowledge of other companies who make gel refills that fit Montblanc BPs?

FWK · 3 January 2010, 07:41 AM

I have a 164 BP incomming and just out of curiosity, why do you prefer the gel refills and not the standard (long lasting) MB refills?

gmh1013 · 14 January 2010, 06:38 PM

I have not used it much in the past 3 years since I retired but I did you it everyday at IBM sales day and many times before that....in 20 years I bought only 2 refills for it.

armoredsaint · 15 January 2010, 07:42 AM

is there a replacement for my MB Meisterstuck fountain pen to a RB or BP?

Sweramic · 15 January 2010, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by armoredsaint

is there a replacement for my MB Meisterstuck fountain pen to a RB or BP?

I don't think you can convert a FP to a BP, however, it could be possible to a RB.

4 December 2009, 12:16 AM	#1
Yoreese Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Maurice Location: Margaritaville Watch: 114270 Explorer Posts: 212	Mont Blanc ballpoint? Anybody using the ballpoint? I had the fountain pen and never got the hang of writing with it so I sold it and got the ballpoint.

4 December 2009, 12:27 AM	#2
Skullring "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Phillip Location: Alabama Watch: Triple 6 SD Posts: 1,720	I used to have a MB rollerball but I lost it. I always enjoyed writing with it but I prefer fountain pens now. __________________ It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. - Antoine de Saint Exupéry

4 December 2009, 12:35 AM	#3
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Tried all three last weekend, and ended up with a roller ball. Liked the way it flowed across the paper. __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

4 December 2009, 02:21 AM	#6
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,311	I've owned the fountain pen, rollerball and ball point. The fountain pen and rollerball were stolen out of my briefcase at a work site....years ago. I'm left with the ball point and love it. However, thinking back to the day when I had all three.....the rollerball was very nice. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

4 December 2009, 02:21 PM	#10
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I have examples of all three MBs and they each have a distinctive writing style. I'm currently using a FP but do enjoy writing with the RB and BP for a change up!!! __________________ 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 December 2009, 01:50 AM	#5
Browining "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 258	I use the BP the most. It's the most pratical for me for everyday use. Browning

4 December 2009, 02:35 AM	#7
Yoreese Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Maurice Location: Margaritaville Watch: 114270 Explorer Posts: 212	Glad to see others think the ballpoint is ok to use.

4 December 2009, 02:53 AM	#8
normandy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Dominic Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,183	I have FP, RB, and pencil too, love them all especially the FP Incoming is a Starwalker 100 year special edition...

4 December 2009, 02:26 PM	#11
AWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: al Location: GEORGIA Watch: Explorer II Posts: 1,759	I use the rb, I really enjoy it even though my writing stinks __________________ Al

5 December 2009, 02:33 AM	#12
sunburst "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Joji Location: KY, So. Cal., NJ Watch: 16800 Posts: 979	I prefer my MB FP but I'm looking for MB BP for X'mas to match the FP. __________________ Rolex Sub 16800 Rolex No Date Sub 114060 Omega Speedmaster Professional Sinn 356 Flieger II, Sinn 556, Sinn ST-140 Marathon SAR, Marathon GSAR

5 December 2009, 10:19 AM	#13
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	I have three from the late eighties/early nineties. Heavily used but look new. I also have a roller ball, two fountain pens and a grand pencil from the same period, which is my favorite. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

5 December 2009, 11:51 PM	#14
Skip Greenwade "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Crosby, Texas Watch: Too Many to List! Posts: 201	I carry and use all of my MB's. Since a lot of the writing I do at work is on multi-part forms, I would ruin the nib on a fountain pen in no time. I like the roller-ball (I have a Czar Nikolai roller-ball), but the refills don't last nearly as long as the ballpoints. Best, Skip

30 December 2009, 06:49 AM	#15
Kapture1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Matt Location: Flint, MI Watch: Ω 3570.50.00 Posts: 2,058	I just received a MB Starwalker Resin BP for Christmas and LOVE it. BP are more my style cause I like to push hard when I write, but the RB pens are very nice too. __________________ Miss you JJ Wash out this tired notion that the best is yet to come

30 December 2009, 07:05 AM	#16
Tools TRF Moderator & 2025 Titanium Yacht-Master Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,645	When I had a boardroom to go to, it was de riguer to have the Fountain Pen in your pocket.... But I found them messy, unpredictable and high maintenance..comparatively speaking.. They are nice for an occasional Thank You note or special signature.. but the RB or BP make all the sense in the world..and if you drop one, it's a cheap fix........... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

30 December 2009, 11:13 AM	#18
c3pastor 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA Posts: 298	rollerball

2 January 2010, 02:21 PM	#19
Taffi Abernathy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Faith Location: Philadelphia, PA Watch: TT DJ, SS DJ Posts: 4,053	Monteverde/Yafa make gel refills expressly for MB BPs. I have used them since the BP is lighter than the RB and you have no cap to take off and on. The refills write beautifully, and in exotic colors, but didn't last. I would write roughly the equivalent of one page and the refill would die, very frustrating. Does anyone have any knowledge of other companies who make gel refills that fit Montblanc BPs? __________________ Sarcasm is my second language.

3 January 2010, 07:41 AM	#20
FWK "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Denmark Posts: 137	I have a 164 BP incomming and just out of curiosity, why do you prefer the gel refills and not the standard (long lasting) MB refills?

14 January 2010, 06:38 PM	#21
gmh1013 Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: greg Location: Tempe AZ Watch: GMT Posts: 5,702	My MB BP is right at 20 years old I have not used it much in the past 3 years since I retired but I did you it everyday at IBM sales day and many times before that....in 20 years I bought only 2 refills for it. Attached Images

15 January 2010, 07:42 AM	#22
armoredsaint "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bubba Location: Ohio, USA Watch: GMT Master IIc SS Posts: 318	is there a replacement for my MB Meisterstuck fountain pen to a RB or BP?

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