Mont Blanc: Rollerball VS Ballpoint

[TswaneNguni]

Originally Posted by rkot07

So I did receive my monteverde gel refill for the BP and I love it.I love the look of the BP mixed with the ink of the RB. Great combo

Also did the same,writes great !!!!BUT,lasts a day or two only .....

[jimbones43]

For me it's a ballpoint. I don't care for most rollers, either too thin and scratchy or to broad and leave a large stroke on today's cheap paper.

A ballpoint is more pasty, easier to control (for me) and I prefer the length. Rollers when capped and too top heavy for me. Most roller refills dry out way before they should.

The MB ballpoints are very smooth and neat writers.

Can you tell I prefer ballpoints??? lololol

Good luck!

[oliphanttapp56]

Have always preferred rollerballs, even to the point i buy a MB fountain pen and then buy a rollerball to go with it, i end up never using the FP.

I have never had a problem with the rollerball refills drying out, but i have always used genuine MB refills and always replace the cap straight after use.

Glad to have found other people on here that like MB pens!

[snog]

I tried 2 rollerballs in the store and both were dried out, the top stays on in the store 24/7 so I guess even when capped they dry out, I went for the BP.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by snog

I tried 2 rollerballs in the store and both were dried out, the top stays on in the store 24/7 so I guess even when capped they dry out, I went for the BP.

I keep mine capped when not in use and I've yet to have an issue.

[Rolexavidfan]

Like most, I find RB to write better but have problem on ink drying out easily even when capped. The writing also became less smooth when it will accidentally fall off from the table. Both my FP are ok but it blots out on inferior paper easily. I also almost always forget to bring along the refill bottle which adds problems when inks of FP run out. Having said all of these, I prefer the BP as it is less hassle, has longer ink life, and can write in any type of paper surface but the writing is less smooth.

Morale of the story: bring more than one type of pen and use MB penholders to store them when you bring along.

[stuartgholmes]

I use a MB Classique RB and never has it dried out. Not sure why others are having problems.

[inspires]

Originally Posted by dddrees

I keep mine capped when not in use and I've yet to have an issue.

Likewise...I have three RB and have never had an issue.

[drockadam]

The RollerBall is a fantastic pen, though I have the Ballpoint Meisterstuck. I've owned my Meisterstuck BP for 5 months now and I absolutely love it!

[bungcarlo]

I have both but I prefer the Rollerball!

[slim4511]

My MB RB has never dried out in the 3 years that I have had it. Coincidentally, I used it earlier today for the first time in about 6 months and there was not any drying problem. I love the RB.

[Steelgold]

Originally Posted by GerardoG

I have been using a RollerBall for over 15 years, love it.

I've had my Mont Blanc RB for 17 years and I still enjoy the way it writes.

[Thurnau]

Roller Ball. It writes effortlessly, but does not last nearly as long. Mine don't seem to dry up, but they do weight less on a scale once done. I keep a 2 pack in my desk drawer. Cartier RB refills last much longer. I use Cartier Pens more now than my Mont blanc lately.

[KCCHIEF]

Legrand ballpoint all the way!

[Lion]

Once again, I suggest for everyone to check out fountain pens...they are amazing to write with and use. But there is a catch.....once you start using them there is no going back!!!
Take it easy.....Leo

[KCCHIEF]

Originally Posted by Lion

Once again, I suggest for everyone to check out fountain pens...they are amazing to write with and use. But there is a catch.....once you start using them there is no going back!!!
Take it easy.....Leo

I have a MB fountain pen but find too messy and it bleeds through my moleskine paper. Just not practical for the way I use my pen I guess.

[Lion]

Originally Posted by KCCHIEF

I have a MB fountain pen but find too messy and it bleeds through my moleskine paper. Just not practical for the way I use my pen I guess.

Please give it another attempt...you may be applying too much pressure instead of just letting it glide across the paper. also I use a converter and draw the ink up into it from a bottle...are you using this or a cartridge? I use mine everyday and do not have problems with bleeding whether it be on loose notebook paper or in my Moleskine journal or notebook!!!
Take it easy.....Leo