Montblanc Starwalker - my opinion changed completely over time. Here's why
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2022
- I wasn't a fan of this pen to begin with. I was going to do a review saying you should just stick with the Meisterstuck line. However, over the past few weeks, this nib won me over.
I purchased the version after this model without the blue background below the star. I like the textured feel of the pen and find it writes great. Very nice for asking quick notes or travel. Got a pen show deal on it at L.A. pen show which cemented the decision to purchase
A very interesting and enjoyable presentation. You are an excellent writer too. I can’t comment on the pen but the blue ink colour is beautiful.
I like the Starwalker line of pens, just different enough from the other Montblancs.
My Starwalker (crystal dome, gold version, with ink cartridges) has now been with me for around 10 years. It was faulty from the beginning, and needed refurbishment, but it works perfectly now. Every time I use it - it brings me great joy. I noticed most smooth writing process when the cap is screwed on, goes like butter on paper.
I have the Starwalker Ultra Black Doué fountain pen, I really love it. The detail that won me over is the clip overlapping the cap to reach the body of the pen, that's really elegant. I also got the precious resin StarWalker ballpoint for someone & she loves it too
i like your videos, your voice is very calming.
Great review. What nib is it?
Volume is absolutely fine on my end. People maybe are using high impedance headphones and running the integrated audio of their laptops which don't have much power.
I had similar experince with yours. I bought one from eBay and actually at first the ink flow ddn't come out as easy, but after several months, it started to work well and you are right. It still needs some pressure else you will see some skipping while writing, but not too bad. It is a unique design in the Mont Blanc family.
I have the urban speed star walker from new. It skipped, I sent it back via reseller and had the nib adjusted. It does not skip now and does not require pressure to get it to write properly
I purchased the older version of this pen a couple of years ago from "Proto Pens". Mine has the original B&W dome and a black knurled section that I personally think looks and feels better in the hand than this striated section. One of the things I consider when purchasing a pen is its "cool factor" and this pen, for me anyway, ticked that box! Oh yeah, like my other MB's, it's pretty darn good writer, too!
I had the first version with the floating white star and it was stolen. I liked it so much I bought another one. I like the older white one. I love it.
I found one of these in a parking lot. I feel so lucky! Let's say the thief dropped it, I found it, restored it with authentic parts, and now it's in a good home.
I wrote with this pen, at the Orlando Pen Show. It was a nice pen with smooth writing.
i am just not attracted to Meisterstuck line. I just prefer the starwalker series, specially those with metal (not interested in the resin ones). My favourite is the Starwalker extreme spirit of racing and i just bought the last unit of the ultimate carbon fountain pen. the ultimate carbon is good but just a bit too light. Managed to find a brand new extreme spirit of racing fountain pen and its on the way to me. Finally i have all three of the extreme spirit (ballpoint, fineliner, fountain).
Just out of curiosity, I went to the MB store -- and see that they're asking ~ $900 for the FP version -- not even a piston. My first "real" FP was a gift from my wife -- the Classique FP/BP set but after that I didn't add another MB til 2-3 years ago when I found a NIB 146 at a good price (mid 400s). I do like it -- more than I expected -- but it's not my favorite in my collection. I always have been and remain less than enthusiastic about MB. I think they went the way of other "prestige" brands (things across the board, not just pens) that spend a LOT on advertising to convince buyers how great something is rather than letting the product speak for itself. MB seems to spend a lot of time coming out with new models with no improvement to the pen itself.
I recently purchased a very good condition 1970's MB146 for around £200 and I'm happy with it given the "low" price. But I agree, it's not the best thing ever. I have nicer pens in my collection.
People may disagree, but I like how the nib looks. I enjoy pens with interesting, non-standard nibs and the Starwalker is certainly a good example of that. I wouldn't go so far as to call it ugly, but I don't blame you for thinking that it is. It is indeed a very unusual pen.
I agree - the nib is certainly different than what they usually do. I wonder if it's the same nib as the Montblanc M. It looks similar but I've never written with the M before.
@@seattlepenclub The M and Starwalker's nibs are interchangeable. I switched out the stock Montblanc M nib for a spare Starwalker nib that writes so much better.
I actually enjoy the look of the pen. Not necessarily more than the classic, but not less either.
They tried a moden looking pen,but nothing beats a classic meisterstuck look. Great to hear that you are loving it.
PS: I somehow agree on the sound of the videos. They are not horrible, but not great. I am using a high quality sennheiser headphone while watching this video and have the volume up at the extreme end. See if you could do something about it. Your videos are really great and informative.
Gorgeous pen! I have this pen in a ballpoint version. I switched out the ballpoint refill for a Monteverde gel. It's my high end gel pen. I'd love to get a fountain pen version.
ballpoint version😂 💩💩
@@Cortesevasivewhy the hate dude? Ballpoints are practical especially if you take a lot of flights. Prefer fountain pens myself but I’d not look down on anyone for their choice of pen.
It’s such a silly thing to have a strong opinion about.
@@CortesevasiveCan you express yourself without emojis?! Grow up.
Sound is good. Thank you!)
I kinda like the way it looks, esp. the posting threads. To each his own, obvs.
lol yes. At least they're nice smooth threads
I just bought my 2nd Starwalker. Nib takes a while to break in.
hmm I liked the blue background around the emblem so I was bout to get it.. in your writing I see that you are pressing a lot harder than I usually write - I write fast and light, and then I see a skip in "u" in "requires". Does this happen often, doesn't it bother you?
I think it's the camera's sensitive mic picking up feedback. I don't press down much with fountain pens. That said, the MB Starwalker size nibs require a little bit of pressure - unlike the Meisterstuck nibs...
I personally find this newer version of the starwalker line hideous in comparison to the older version, of which I own several.
The newer version of the star walker is essentially a dumbed down version of the 'speed' line.
I love montblanc pens, but I feel since the Montblanc M, they've been flopping a bit on their new products
I heard the new Starwalker caps are less prone to cracking vs. the older versions but totally agree with you on the looks - I prefer the older one as well
@@seattlepenclub Thats very interesting, I didn't know that. Thats definitely a plus- the more often MB repairs are avoided the better! Thanks for the review and for your other videos, all very enjoyable
My opinion regarding the star walker resin pen is that, the cap of the pen cracks at the bottom if it is accidentally hard tightened,,,,this happens because the thread part in the body is metal and the thread part in the cap is resin,,,,,,according to me the design is wrong,,,,montblanc should have inserted a threaded metal sleeve into the bottom of the cap,,,,,this problem is not there in the meisterstuck series because bottom of the cap is protected by the triple band from expanding hence it doesn't crack,,,,,i have got all the meisterstuck models, right from mozart to 149,,,,and I feel meisterstuck classic fountain pen is the best for an everyday carry.., i am a fountain pen user,,, montblanc baby is a females pen,,, they should have continued the boheme series.
146is best writing instrument.
Sound is now good for me, thanks :)
Ugly pen to me.
Great review - so thorough thanks.
I've always thought that Montblanc are poor value with their prices supported by intensive marketing.
My choice pens at this price mark all have a nibs and balance which rate as 'OMG'.
So good to see you finding the best in this pen though. I like that. Thank you.
So sorry to hear you are having to move so much.
Best to you :)
It is NORMAL for your opinion to change. Even more so with regards to an object you are using.
I'm sorry that pen looks like a fake. There seem to be many quality concerns and it does not compare to my starwalker.
You sure it is real?
I have owned two of these pens with both breaking just after the warranty expired. These were twist ball point pens and both failed at the twist mechanism $1,000+ in pens wasted; totally overrated product and not worth the money.
You can fix those for like 85 bucks, and the ballpoint pens are definitely less than 1000 dollars
@@zachmeade3732 I am sure you can fix them but the point; which you clearly missed; is when I spend >$1,000 on pen(S); not a pen I said pen(S); I shouldn't have to "fix" them at all.
From where you buy it?
@@user-re8ht8sq2v Mont Blanc directly.