Thank you. I also prefer buying new but in the case of MB, the price new is objectionable for me. Its possible to develop the skill to detect a fake once you have had handled a real one before so maybe try that.
There's a lot of things you can say about MB, but they do have good nibs. Every nib I have shades really well, and you're right about the nib selection. They are the few that still make BB, OB etc.
Tomorrow I hope to receive a used MB 146 BB for €370 for the pleasure of experiencing a BB nib and from this brand, my ultimate whim. I want it in hand now!
Great video. I really enjoyed it. My wife paid full retail back in 1993 which I think was about $350. Can you tell me how to determine what nib it has on it? I can't see a F or M anywhere on the pen. I believe its an M nib but not sure. Thanks.
i'm just considering buy a Montblanc le grand model. but still hesitating between broad and double broad nib.. i really like stub nibs . but i'm looking for a everyday writer.. would you give some advices ?
This depends what is everyday writing for you. Both the Broad nibs are pretty broad, I would use them for calligraphy and signatures more than anything.
I have to say, I've never particularly followed the ethos of 'status' in regard to MB's; as you assert, the pre-owned are reliable (unless they've been hammered), cost a fraction of the price of a brand new contemporary, &, if looked after, will last you a lifetime. I tend to service all my pens - & where possible, I would suggest owners of MB scribes do the same - maintenance fees are prohibitively expensive, & has been demonstrated by other UA-cam penfluencers, not to be to the most exacting standard; this is not to say that you should avoid MB service, but be aware of cost (unless it's new & under warranty). That BB nib is exquisite, Wrexel, & I agree, the more 'exotic' broad nibs tend to almost stub-like character; as far as I am concerned, the broader the better. Only a few of the major pen houses still offer a wide range of blades - MB being one of them - & that's a shame, but it is understood that production overheads have driven many companies to slim-down their nib options. Fantastic video, & I hope you enjoy many hours with your latest acquisition ! Andrew,
Great job, sir. I own 146 in XF, F and 149 in F. Also Pix rollerball and mid-size ballpoint. I prefer buying new because number of fakes.
Thank you. I also prefer buying new but in the case of MB, the price new is objectionable for me. Its possible to develop the skill to detect a fake once you have had handled a real one before so maybe try that.
Thank you. Very good video. RS. Canada
There's a lot of things you can say about MB, but they do have good nibs. Every nib I have shades really well, and you're right about the nib selection. They are the few that still make BB, OB etc.
Tomorrow I hope to receive a used MB 146 BB for €370 for the pleasure of experiencing a BB nib and from this brand, my ultimate whim. I want it in hand now!
In 1990's Montblanc's use to come in that same clamshell plastic box. The special edition had a larger box . At least here in Canada
Thats good to know! Thanks for your comment
BB looks so good and the square shape brings a lot of character. BTW, which ink you used here?
Hi Harry’s dad nice pen videos
Great video. I really enjoyed it. My wife paid full retail back in 1993 which I think was about $350. Can you tell me how to determine what nib it has on it? I can't see a F or M anywhere on the pen. I believe its an M nib but not sure. Thanks.
I would compare it in the shop with the new ones. Montblanc stores typically have a range of nibs for you to try no questions asked.
i'm just considering buy a Montblanc le grand model.
but still hesitating between broad and double broad nib..
i really like stub nibs .
but i'm looking for a everyday writer..
would you give some advices ?
This depends what is everyday writing for you. Both the Broad nibs are pretty broad, I would use them for calligraphy and signatures more than anything.
I have to say, I've never particularly followed the ethos of 'status' in regard to MB's; as you assert, the pre-owned are reliable (unless they've been hammered), cost a fraction of the price of a brand new contemporary, &, if looked after, will last you a lifetime. I tend to service all my pens - & where possible, I would suggest owners of MB scribes do the same - maintenance fees are prohibitively expensive, & has been demonstrated by other UA-cam penfluencers, not to be to the most exacting standard; this is not to say that you should avoid MB service, but be aware of cost (unless it's new & under warranty). That BB nib is exquisite, Wrexel, & I agree, the more 'exotic' broad nibs tend to almost stub-like character; as far as I am concerned, the broader the better. Only a few of the major pen houses still offer a wide range of blades - MB being one of them - & that's a shame, but it is understood that production overheads have driven many companies to slim-down their nib options. Fantastic video, & I hope you enjoy many hours with your latest acquisition !
Andrew,
Thank you for the video! Is that line variation natural? Or did you have to apply pressure on some of the strokes?
The line variation resulted because of the italic nature of Montblanc broad nibs. No I don't apply any pressure normally when writing.
Thanks for the video. Which MB do you prefer? The 149 or 146?
Thats a difficult one. Both have pros and cons, but the 149 fits my hand better.
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