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Hi fountain pen friends !

Attached a pictures of a new made Kingsize Bulkfiller prototype just finished in my shop.
I've used a beautiful striated green/black ebonite for this "streamline" prototype.
The cap, barrel, section, filling knob and cap top plug are all made in this material.
Note that on "standard" Kingsize Bulkfillers - whatever the material or color - the section, filling knob and cap top plug will be made in black.
Only on LE versions these elements will be made in the same material as the cap and body.
As you surely understand, Conid has to standardize to keep the prices reasonable !
Conid will always install a size 8 Bock screw-in nib unit on the Kingsize, alternative a Titanium or a14C gold nib
However w'eve got several requests on the possibility to install other nibs, some people mentioned they prefer installing their "favorite" nib.
So I've checked in how far a Montblanc 149 nib would fit, and found out installing an 149 nib is possible.
Meaning you can always install such a nib yourself if you want.
But be aware, Conid will not do so for you.
I expect the same will count for a Pelikan 1000 nib, still have to check though.
As always your comments, critique and thoughts are very welcome !
Regards, Francis
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Beautiful Pen! Now I have to go online to find a 149 nib. Pulling one out of one of my 149s would be sacrilege.

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Francis

 

This is a stunning beauty!! :puddle: :puddle: :puddle:

 

What a shame you don't sell your prototypes ;)

 

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So I've checked in how far a Montblanc 149 nib would fit, and found out installing an 149 nib is possible.
Meaning you can always install such a nib yourself if you want.
Regards, Francis

 

Another gorgeous pen, Francis. The ebonite really seems to suit the Kingsize.

 

About the nib: is it as simple as friction-fitting the MB size-9 nib over the existing feed?

Too many pens; too little writing.

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Another gorgeous pen, Francis. The ebonite really seems to suit the Kingsize.

 

About the nib: is it as simple as friction-fitting the MB size-9 nib over the existing feed?

Thanks mongrelnomad !

Yes, as simple as friction fitting the MB nib in its housing.

However, given the MB149 nib is approximately 1.5mm longer, one needs to order a special adapted BOCK nib housing at CONID.

The axial nib depth stop ridge in the housing has to be made 1.5 mm deeper

Francis

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Thanks mongrelnomad !

Yes, as simple as friction fitting the MB nib in its housing.

However, given the MB149 nib is approximately 1.5mm longer, one needs to order a special adapted BOCK nib housing at CONID.

The axial nib depth stop ridge in the housing has to be made 1.5 mm deeper

Francis

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Too many pens; too little writing.

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Hello Francis,

 

Like always great job.

Very nice striated green, not easy to find. Mostly one finds mottled .

Can the MB nib be combined with the new Caiso system?

I have a spare nib after the exchange for a OBBB, think I am gonna recycle that nib.

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Two of the finest looking pens I've ever seen. Really, REALLY impressed with what you have.

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Hi Opooh,

Sorry I forgot to answer !

And yes, your MB149 nib can be installed on the CAISO.

Francis

 

Hello Francis,

 

Like always great job.

Very nice striated green, not easy to find. Mostly one finds mottled .

Can the MB nib be combined with the new Caiso system?

I have a spare nib after the exchange for a OBBB, think I am gonna recycle that nib.

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Francis, do you think the green black material will be used in a production pen?

 

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Hi Da Vinci;

Yes, Conid will surely use this material for their Kingsizes in the future.

Francis

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I think these are the best engineered pens on the planet

Wow, thats a nice complement thanks a lot !!

We surely do the best we can, no compromises for quality!

Francis

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