146 Nib Sizes Vs Starwalker Rollerball M

[catgo]

Hello, I'll be purchasing a 146 in the next days / weeks. Where I live there are no montblanc boutiques or AD's that carry fountain pens. I am therefore asking someone who will be traveling to bring it over.

 

I am debating on whether I should go for the F or M nib. I currently have a MB Starwalker that uses a rollerball M as a point of reference, how do the F and M nibs compare to my current pen?

 

If someone could provide me with some insight, you would make my decision a lot easier!

 

Thank you.

[Chrissy]

The Montblanc M nib is quite broad in comparison to non European nibs. I would say that a F nib will be closer to the line you currently have with your rollerball.

 

Have you looked on the Montblanc web-site where they show you the width guide lines for all of the nibs?

[catgo]

The Montblanc M nib is quite broad in comparison to non European nibs. I would say that a F nib will be closer to the line you currently have with your rollerball.

 

Have you looked on the Montblanc web-site where they show you the width guide lines for all of the nibs?

 

 

Thanks for your response! Is there a chance the F nib may be thinner than my current rollerball M? I would prefer if it were the same or perhaps slightly broader but not thinner...

 

Thanks again.

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Thanks for your response! Is there a chance the F nib may be thinner than my current rollerball M? I would prefer if it were the same or perhaps slightly broader but not thinner...

 

Thanks again.

I agree with Chrissy. The F nib would be closer to the rollerball StarWalker M. I have 3 SW rollerballs, 3 SW ballpoints and 4 StarWalker FPs. I also have 2 146s. To be honest, Montblanc nibs are super wet and very broad. I would actually say a EF Montblanc 146 nib would be closer to the SW medium rollerball. The Fine would produce a thicker line than your rollerball M. But only slightly thicker.

[catgo]

I agree with Chrissy. The F nib would be closer to the rollerball StarWalker M. I have 3 SW rollerballs, 3 SW ballpoints and 4 StarWalker FPs. I also have 2 146s. To be honest, Montblanc nibs are super wet and very broad. I would actually say a EF Montblanc 146 nib would be closer to the SW medium rollerball. The Fine would produce a thicker line than your rollerball M. But only slightly thicker.

This is great info, thanks so much for your input!

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This is great info, thanks so much for your input!

Glad I could help.

[4lex]

Hello, I'll be purchasing a 146 in the next days / weeks. Where I live there are no montblanc boutiques or AD's that carry fountain pens. I am therefore asking someone who will be traveling to bring it over.

 

I am debating on whether I should go for the F or M nib. I currently have a MB Starwalker that uses a rollerball M as a point of reference, how do the F and M nibs compare to my current pen?

 

If someone could provide me with some insight, you would make my decision a lot easier!

 

Thank you.

 

So you want us to compare FP to a rollerball? Whats next? Comparing chicken to albatross? Car to a bicycle?

Saying that, Montblanc M nib was designed for ballpoint barbarians. It is very stiff, smooth, with even line. As close to a rollerball as you can get. 146 will write differently from a rollerball. If you are lucky it will be less smooth (although many are over polished) , have a touch of line variation and will give nice shading with the right ink.

[lunarfp]

I agree with Chrissy. The F nib would be closer to the rollerball StarWalker M. I have 3 SW rollerballs, 3 SW ballpoints and 4 StarWalker FPs. I also have 2 146s. To be honest, Montblanc nibs are super wet and very broad. I would actually say a EF Montblanc 146 nib would be closer to the SW medium rollerball. The Fine would produce a thicker line than your rollerball M. But only slightly thicker.

 

 

EF or F. The Montblanc M nib will produce a much thicker line than your current rollerball pen does. Good luck.