Okay, this isn't a fountain pen. I liked the 100th anniversary historical pen, but the retractable cartridge-only fountain pen with the little nib just didn't do it for me. So I gave it a pass for a long time.

A few weeks ago, I was in the boutique and initially saw nothing of interest, but was again drawn to the capped 100th Anniversary fountain pen. When I removed the cap, I remembered why it killed the desire. Still, I could use a nice ballpoint for those times when only a ball will do (e.g., multiple copies), so I asked to see a ballpoint. Nope! The tapered ball end was always exposed and ruined the historical look. But lo and behold, the rollerball required a real cap to keep the ink from drying out, and the capped pen looked just like the fountain pen. And it was practical (not as practical as a free pen from the bank teller, but we won't go there!). So, after I fiddled with it for a while, I bought the rollerball. I always carry it, now. And I can even stop swiping the bank's pens!

Fred

Congratulations. For sure a nice pen you will not end up seeing everyday. I have the FP and BP, but was not immediately drawn to the RB. I think that is what makes this line both appealing and somewhat controversial at the same time, that the shape of the pen is certainly inspired by the MB safeties, but how to create an hommage piece in the 21st century? Well, this is the answer to that question, not that anyone has asked, it is a marketing design exercise after all.

I find the design appealing on an aesthetic level and playing with the mechanism to extend the nib is just plain fun. The design is also a kind of antifashion statement in that this pen is quite small, which in itself adds to the charm.