The art of writing - writing culture - or simply: a thread about pens

[Mimmy]

My small contribution.
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Montblanc, Meisterstück rollerball, with gold coated details.
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With it's less sophisticated pen pal, Gudetama pen. [emoji6] [emoji505] [emoji996]

 

[Mimmy]

Oops, meant to post the photos within my post.


In case the attachments aren't visible.

 

[ap.]

ok....not a great picture, but it's all I have. BTW would anyone know where I could have the nib section changed? I purchased the piece, I just don't know how to do it myself without destroying the nib itself. Thanks.View attachment 3503363

Check out nibs.com. They will retip fountain pens. I buy my fountain pens from them as they customise/modify nibs based on how I hold and use the pen. It makes for a much smoother writing experience.
I judge pens nibs and value flex. With contemporary pens, Sailor has the most flexible nibs - they're 14k or 21k gold. But you can't beat the flexibility of vintage flex (wet noodle) pens.

 

[JenW]

I was going to suggest nibs. Com as well. They're very busy, but you can pay for rush service.

I've used their services for several years and John Mottishaw is a wonderful nib meister.

 

[kkfiregirl]

The fanciest pen I own is a Swarovski pen. All of the others posted here look lovely, though. Someday ...

 

[oreo713]

I was going to suggest nibs. Com as well. They're very busy, but you can pay for rush service.

I've used their services for several years and John Mottishaw is a wonderful nib meister.

Thank you both. I will look into nibs.com I don't know if it matters but the 18k nib on the pen is still in excellent shape. I just need the nib put into the new nib section itself.

 

[JenW]

Thank you both. I will look into nibs.com I don't know if it matters but the 18k nib on the pen is still in excellent shape. I just need the nib put into the new nib section itself.

Where do you live? If there is a local fountain pen enthusiast group, one of the members can probably do it for you. I'd check Fountain Pen Network.

 

[Alan_SF]

I stick to ballpoints as I am left handed and do not want the maintenance of a fountain pen. Below is my working collection of pens. A brass Rotring, a standard MontBlanc, Waterman Carene and a Waterman Charleston. The best one to use for writing: the Waterman Charleston. The Rotring is great for boring meetings when I can screw off the tip and imagine it's a space capsule. Yes, most meetings are that bad. The Carene is excellent but a bit heavy.

 

[oreo713]

Where do you live? If there is a local fountain pen enthusiast group, one of the members can probably do it for you. I'd check Fountain Pen Network.

Thanks JenW.....I live in Staten Island,NY.....but just over the bridge to NJ

 

[JenW]

Thanks JenW.....I live in Staten Island,NY.....but just over the bridge to NJ

Oh, you should have no problem there. I'd ask on FPN if someone local is willing to help.

 

[oreo713]

Oh, you should have no problem there. I'd ask on FPN if someone local is willing to help.

thank you so much!!! I look forward to any help.

 

[clevercat]

Love this thread! I have two Mont Blanc - pen and pencil. Plus two Anya Hindmarch pencils. I'll post photos when I get chance.

 

[Julide]

I love pens, I got this habit from my mother. I have a very small collection. One Cartier and two Mont Blanc. The silver Mont Blanc and the blotter are my favorites and a gift from my mother. The blotter is super reflective so I am having problems taking pictures. OMG. My spelling is awful!

 

[the_black_tie_diyer]

View attachment 3510227 View attachment 3510229 I love pens, I got this habit from my mother. I have a very small colleclection. One Cartier and two Mont Blanc. The silver Mont Blanc and the blotter are my favorites and a gift from my mother. The blotter is super refrelctive so I am having problems taking pictures. :shame:

Beautiful!

Kind regards,
Oliver

 

[Julide]

Hi,

I hope it's ok to start this thread here in the jewelry box - I couldn't find any better suited sub-forum.

Fellow pen aficionados, please share your pens & accessories I'd love to see your pictures.

I'll start with 2 of my Montblancs

Meisterstück LeGrand ballpoint pen, platinum hardware.

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Bohème fountain pen (retractable tip), platinum hardware.

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Kind regards,
Oliver

Your penmanship is amazing!! Beautiful writing.