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Formulansx · 4 September 2016, 04:04 PM

A couple new Montegrappas for you guys. A Fortuna Napoli and a Fortuna Marrakech. The Napoli I picked up earlier in the week. It was way to good of a deal to pass up. Both have the same medium steel nib. They're nice writers. A little better than the Espressione with the #5 steel nib. The Marrakech was a good deal too compared to the going rate but more than twice as much than the Napoli. I have to say I was expecting more "pop" from the mosaic resin but it's a nice looking pen in person so not bad. The Napoli out in the sun looks like sparkling waves of silver as you rotate the pen. Really cool to look at! Reminds me of cirrus clouds.

Formulansx · 4 September 2016, 04:05 PM

Steel nib dual at high noon

Formulansx · 4 September 2016, 04:07 PM

Those sparkles

Formulansx · 4 September 2016, 04:12 PM

Metal logos on caps. The Marrakech has a very detailed 1912 logo that has a frosted background. I think it's photo etched or something. The edges are very sharp and fine for such a small part. The Napoli has an enamel blue finish in the recessed sections.

Formulansx · 4 September 2016, 04:57 PM

This pen came with the newer Montegrappa box as well. It's a really cool box! Same vinyl textured material on the outside as the old magnetic closure box but a little bigger and rectangular. There's room for small storage under the pen tray as well like traditional boxes. It also has a nice metal plaque with the Montegrappa logo stamped. The old box was cool too but it always reminded me of a woman's clutch purse and wasn't completely reliable to stay closed under transport.

Formulansx · 4 September 2016, 04:59 PM

Small storage under the tray.

Lion · 5 September 2016, 04:14 AM

Very nice and enjoy your new pens!!!
Are the steel nibs any bit Flexible???

Formulansx · 5 September 2016, 09:04 AM

The steel nibs are ok. Not much line variation but they are smooth for the most part. You can press a little out of them. I have a medium Visconti smartouch steel nib that I'm going to try out for the first time tonight. I've read they are a little more springy than usual for steel. I'll post some comparisons between the nibs soon.

Bisquitlips · 5 September 2016, 11:31 AM

Very nice! Love that blue cracked ice.

And some of the better writers that I have are SS nibs. That just isn't right, but true nevertheless!

TheRolexKingofLV · 5 September 2016, 11:34 AM

Wow those are gorgeous

Formulansx · 5 September 2016, 12:55 PM

Thanks guys. I have had some good luck with steel nibs. Never met one I didn't like

I do really like the spring of a gold nib and there's things that my 14kt Visconti does that none of my steel nibs do, but I've found steel nibs to be very nice everyday writers. I just picked up a $3 platinum preppy with my order for the Visconti. I want to see how far I can take that nib. Can't see a reason it wouldn't be dead smooth!

dreamcar88 · 19 October 2016, 01:37 PM

Dem pens wow!!

Formulansx · 19 October 2016, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dreamcar88

Dem pens wow!!

I'm sayin'

how's the datejust treating you so far?? I've been rocking mine for going on 2 weeks straight these days.

vintage69 · 19 October 2016, 03:31 PM

Beautiful pens.

Rafael M · 25 October 2016, 12:07 AM

Very fine indeed !
Enjoy them !

4 September 2016, 04:04 PM	#1
Formulansx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Guy Gadbois Location: Norcal Watch: Rolex,Omega,Seiko Posts: 1,759	Dual Montegrappa incoming! A couple new Montegrappas for you guys. A Fortuna Napoli and a Fortuna Marrakech. The Napoli I picked up earlier in the week. It was way to good of a deal to pass up. Both have the same medium steel nib. They're nice writers. A little better than the Espressione with the #5 steel nib. The Marrakech was a good deal too compared to the going rate but more than twice as much than the Napoli. I have to say I was expecting more "pop" from the mosaic resin but it's a nice looking pen in person so not bad. The Napoli out in the sun looks like sparkling waves of silver as you rotate the pen. Really cool to look at! Reminds me of cirrus clouds. Attached Images __________________ Day-Date President, Datejust (flipped), Bluesy 16613, Omega 14kt Seamaster, Seiko Cocktail Time, Seiko Alpinist, REC 901-2 (Porsche 911), REC TTT Escape (Steve McQueen Triumph). A few Bulovas, cars, and fountain pens

4 September 2016, 04:05 PM	#2
Formulansx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Guy Gadbois Location: Norcal Watch: Rolex,Omega,Seiko Posts: 1,759	Steel nib dual at high noon Attached Images __________________ Day-Date President, Datejust (flipped), Bluesy 16613, Omega 14kt Seamaster, Seiko Cocktail Time, Seiko Alpinist, REC 901-2 (Porsche 911), REC TTT Escape (Steve McQueen Triumph). A few Bulovas, cars, and fountain pens

4 September 2016, 04:07 PM	#3
Formulansx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Guy Gadbois Location: Norcal Watch: Rolex,Omega,Seiko Posts: 1,759	Those sparkles Attached Images __________________ Day-Date President, Datejust (flipped), Bluesy 16613, Omega 14kt Seamaster, Seiko Cocktail Time, Seiko Alpinist, REC 901-2 (Porsche 911), REC TTT Escape (Steve McQueen Triumph). A few Bulovas, cars, and fountain pens

4 September 2016, 04:12 PM	#4
Formulansx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Guy Gadbois Location: Norcal Watch: Rolex,Omega,Seiko Posts: 1,759	Metal logos on caps. The Marrakech has a very detailed 1912 logo that has a frosted background. I think it's photo etched or something. The edges are very sharp and fine for such a small part. The Napoli has an enamel blue finish in the recessed sections. Attached Images __________________ Day-Date President, Datejust (flipped), Bluesy 16613, Omega 14kt Seamaster, Seiko Cocktail Time, Seiko Alpinist, REC 901-2 (Porsche 911), REC TTT Escape (Steve McQueen Triumph). A few Bulovas, cars, and fountain pens

4 September 2016, 04:59 PM	#6
Formulansx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Guy Gadbois Location: Norcal Watch: Rolex,Omega,Seiko Posts: 1,759	Small storage under the tray. Attached Images __________________ Day-Date President, Datejust (flipped), Bluesy 16613, Omega 14kt Seamaster, Seiko Cocktail Time, Seiko Alpinist, REC 901-2 (Porsche 911), REC TTT Escape (Steve McQueen Triumph). A few Bulovas, cars, and fountain pens

4 September 2016, 04:57 PM	#5
Formulansx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Guy Gadbois Location: Norcal Watch: Rolex,Omega,Seiko Posts: 1,759	This pen came with the newer Montegrappa box as well. It's a really cool box! Same vinyl textured material on the outside as the old magnetic closure box but a little bigger and rectangular. There's room for small storage under the pen tray as well like traditional boxes. It also has a nice metal plaque with the Montegrappa logo stamped. The old box was cool too but it always reminded me of a woman's clutch purse and wasn't completely reliable to stay closed under transport. Attached Images __________________ Day-Date President, Datejust (flipped), Bluesy 16613, Omega 14kt Seamaster, Seiko Cocktail Time, Seiko Alpinist, REC 901-2 (Porsche 911), REC TTT Escape (Steve McQueen Triumph). A few Bulovas, cars, and fountain pens

5 September 2016, 04:14 AM	#7
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Very nice and enjoy your new pens!!! Are the steel nibs any bit Flexible??? __________________ 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 September 2016, 09:04 AM	#8
Formulansx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Guy Gadbois Location: Norcal Watch: Rolex,Omega,Seiko Posts: 1,759	The steel nibs are ok. Not much line variation but they are smooth for the most part. You can press a little out of them. I have a medium Visconti smartouch steel nib that I'm going to try out for the first time tonight. I've read they are a little more springy than usual for steel. I'll post some comparisons between the nibs soon. __________________ Day-Date President, Datejust (flipped), Bluesy 16613, Omega 14kt Seamaster, Seiko Cocktail Time, Seiko Alpinist, REC 901-2 (Porsche 911), REC TTT Escape (Steve McQueen Triumph). A few Bulovas, cars, and fountain pens

5 September 2016, 11:31 AM	#9
Bisquitlips 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,527	Very nice! Love that blue cracked ice. And some of the better writers that I have are SS nibs. That just isn't right, but true nevertheless! __________________ 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

5 September 2016, 11:34 AM	#10
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	Wow those are gorgeous __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

5 September 2016, 12:55 PM	#11
Formulansx "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Guy Gadbois Location: Norcal Watch: Rolex,Omega,Seiko Posts: 1,759	Thanks guys. I have had some good luck with steel nibs. Never met one I didn't like I do really like the spring of a gold nib and there's things that my 14kt Visconti does that none of my steel nibs do, but I've found steel nibs to be very nice everyday writers. I just picked up a $3 platinum preppy with my order for the Visconti. I want to see how far I can take that nib. Can't see a reason it wouldn't be dead smooth! __________________ Day-Date President, Datejust (flipped), Bluesy 16613, Omega 14kt Seamaster, Seiko Cocktail Time, Seiko Alpinist, REC 901-2 (Porsche 911), REC TTT Escape (Steve McQueen Triumph). A few Bulovas, cars, and fountain pens

19 October 2016, 01:37 PM	#12
dreamcar88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Florida Watch: 116334 dj blue dia Posts: 198	Dem pens wow!! __________________ james_richardson88 instagram

19 October 2016, 03:31 PM	#14
vintage69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Bob W Location: sunny sw Watch: 1969 p date Posts: 382	Beautiful pens.

25 October 2016, 12:07 AM	#15
Rafael M "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Rafael Location: Manhattan Watch: Explorer II 21670 Posts: 68	Very fine indeed ! Enjoy them !

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