Bb Nib - For Everyday Writiing?

[jbriley3]

Enamored with the idea of a BB nib for my LeGrand. Is it generally useful for common writing or only for signatures or other special use?

[Tiffanyhenschel]

I'm sure others will join in with opinions, but I would say that it depends on your handwriting size and the kinds of writing tasks you do. I love my BB nib and use it frequently. As much as I like using it, though, I still must have a fine point available for some tasks.

 

Do you have access to a B&M store to try one first?

[Strang]

I find myself using my BB nibs more and more lately. And I use them in letters and any everyday writing. Unless you must fit your writing into a limited space (on forms and such, I suppose) there's really no reason not to use whatever pen you like - including BBs!

[CS388]

I guess I'd class BB as my 'favourite' nib size.

 

But my daily writer and main workhorse is now a medium nib.

I have used BB nibs as everyday pens, in the past.

Much as I am fond them, I had to admit that they were not suitable for my everyday needs.

 

Horses for courses.

Your mileage will inevitably vary.

Try one and see.

 

Good luck.

[Ghost Plane]

That's my daily carry when I'm not using my OBBs. Again, it depends on your writing, paper, etc. I suspect you'd have an easy time unloading it in Classifieds if you decide you don't like it after all.

[zenshrink]

I agree with Ghost Plane. She and I have almost identical taste in nibs. Almost all of my pens are BB including my Montblancs and they are my everyday writers. Love the wet writing and the ink shading.

[00Photo]

I prefer my stubs and bb nibs for daily notes. Here is a sample on a 6x8 Rhodia pad. Plenty of room to write for me. The pen is a Montblanc 149 bb.

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8382/8668857690_8c6cabe5bb_b.jpg

Edited April 21, 2013 by 00Photo

[Koyote]

It would be too fat for me, but can easily be ground down into something finer, a stub, or whatever you like. In other words, there's little risk in trying it.

[tenurepro]

Like other have said, it depends on how you write, and what you want to do with it. I always have a BB or an OB in my regular rotation, which also includes a fine.

Fine is to write when space is at a premium (e.g. filling out forms, making long edits/comments on the margins of a manuscript, etc.). BB, OB used to write to-do list, make bold comments on papers, sketch out things...

 

If you only have one pen, then get a nib that will give you the most use (and one that you enjoy writing with).

[nm4]

I think if the majority of your writing is printing a BB should be just fine. I occasionally use 1.5mm nibs for notes, signatures, etc. They do require a little more care but the result is definitely more fun!

 

Cheers,

NM

[Tom Kellie]

~ Yet another valuable thread concerning the practicability of BB nibs.

Many thanks to @TheInkluminati for the excellent handwriting sample.

Seeing the 149 and the Rhodia pad gives a sense of perspective for the handwriting.

After reading what's been posted here, it does seem as though BB nibs may be used as daily writers, especially for notes.

This is useful to know, gradually shaping my future purchase target to a BB nib.

Tom K.

[da vinci]

I find my 149 BB to broad for every day notes, same with my 145 solitaire.

 

However the older monotone BB on my 144 is probably my perfect nib...

[Ghost Plane]

Absolutely a daily user. But then I find M nibs too narrow for comfort.

[Zdenek]

+1... and the handwriting looks usually better than with monoline nib.

[kaisede]

Absolutely a daily user. But then I find M nibs too narrow for comfort.

How big is your hand writing ? I have BB, OBB and B nibs in my collection and find them too big for everyday writing. Right now I use F as daily write.

[wastelanded]

A European Medium is as narrow as I normally go, a Lamy M at that. Most of my nibs are OB for every day, and a BB is wonderful, but that's me. I like to see lots of ink on the page, it's one of the reasons I'm in this racket.

 

I recently acquired a 252 with an OF nib, the first fine nib I truly enjoy. It's good to have something narrow for annotations or writing in a pocket journal.

[Ghost Plane]

How big is your hand writing ? I have BB, OBB and B nibs in my collection and find them too big for everyday writing. Right now I use F as daily write.

 

I like college ruled paper/narrow lines. So no bigger than usual.

[Inked]

Hello

 

I just did a review of paper using BB with a little twist; it is also cursive italic.

 

I feel that a BB gives the ink the ability to show it's fullness while giving the pleasure of character in your handwriting.

Especially Montblanc BB's.

 

You can see it here... https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/301802-strathmore-500-series-writing-paper-short-hand-written-review/

 

As with the example of the stub above by TheInkluminati, I am sure there are other fine convincing examples to make a big broad nib, your nib of choice for daily writing.

 

Inked

[Tom Kellie]

~ Thank you, @Inked, for the link to the handwriting sample.

Very nice, indeed!

I like what you've written about Montblanc BBs displaying ink qualities.

Yesterday I visited my local Montblanc boutique, testing a BB.

Big Sigh...

In 2016, it may finally be time to add a BB to my collection.

Tom K.

[zaddick]

 

 

~ Thank you, @Inked, for the link to the handwriting sample.

Very nice, indeed!

I like what you've written about Montblanc BBs displaying ink qualities.

Yesterday I visited my local Montblanc boutique, testing a BB.

Big Sigh...

In 2016, it may finally be time to add a BB to my collection.

Tom K.

Never too early. Never too late. You can always try a vintage pen with a BB fit a smallish investment.