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How does one determine the size of a nib on a MB 12?

I've disassembled it but there are no size markings on the nib, though there is a "12".

 

However, I assume that just indicates its a nib for an MB12 and not related to size.

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A "12" size nib would be enormous... think that 149's nib is a "9".

 

If you mean nib width... Montblanc never put it on their nibs

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You are correct, the 12 is for the model as in 12 or 14. There are no markings that would tell you the tip width range though.

 

 

 

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A "12" size nib would be enormous... think that 149's nib is a "9".

 

If you mean nib width... Montblanc never put it on their nibs

A 12 nib does exist, only made prewar, two of these safetyfillers Rouge&Noir are on penboard.de.

http://www.penboard.de/shop/hlist/MB/VIPW/1

A Crocodile Dundee pen.

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How does one determine the size of a nib on a MB 12?

I've disassembled it but there are no size markings on the nib, though there is a "12".

 

However, I assume that just indicates its a nib for an MB12 and not related to size.

 

First you can compare your nib to the table from here(https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/index.php/topic/235433-montblanc-meisterstuck-14/) :

http://www.fototime.com/CAA5A1577DAA0DC/large.jpg

 

Then if you wonder if you have a broad or larger nib it's pretty easy: broad and over for 12-14-22-24 are very stubby

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Thanks for the informative replies.

 

It is very stubby and broad so that's what I thought, a very very nice nib, I pulled it apart to get some confirmation ... seems there is no way to 100% confirm ... doesn't matter though, its the kind of stub experience that I have often paid extra to a nibmeister for, so needless to say I am very pleased!

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We should start an encyclopedia on the 1x, 2x, 3x, 7x, 8x, 9x MB series nib sizes. So much possibilities according to the table but no markings...

 

Here's what I got:

Fine(22), Extra-Fine(14*), Broad(22)

* It's a 24 nib in a 14 barrel/cap

http://i.imgur.com/rOUqWF9.jpg?1

 

 

 

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