Are Montblanc Rollerball Pens Smaller Than Fp Counterparts?

[imahawki]

I'm looking at purchasing a MB rollerball pen. I don't own any MB pens, fountain or otherwise, but I'm trying to do some comparison research. Namely I'm trying to determine if the MB Meisterstuck rollerball pens are smaller than the Meisterstuck fountain pens. The Meisterstuck LeGrand (149) fountain pen looks huge. But the Meisterstuck LeGrand rollerball appears to be smaller, almost more similar to the Meisterstuck (146) fountain pen. I'm not looking for too large of a pen but neither do I want a skinny mini version of a MB.

 

In summary:

149: Meisterstuck LeGrand fountain pen. Looks huge, probably would be too large for me.

146: Meisterstuck fountain pen. Still a fairly big pen, but not the giant, overcompensating cigar that the 149 is.

162: Meisterstuck LeGrand rollerball. Looks like it not as large as the 149.

163: Meisterstuck rollerball, looks like it might be thinner and smaller than either fountain pen. May be too small.

[stevekolt]

I have a few MB's. My personal favorite size wise is the 146. The LeGrand is actually a 146 size pen. (I don't think the 149 shares the name, but I could be wrong) As a matter of fact, I have a 146 with a fine nib inbound, as well as a 146 rollerball with platinum trim. Had a 149, too large. My Johannes Brahms didn't feel as comfortable as my 146, tried them twice, and both have been sold. My wife on the other hand has a Classique rollerball that she loves, and a Noblesse Oblige ballpoint that I received for my 10th year anniversary from the hospital I worked at. If at all possible get to a brick and mortar store, or pen show to determine which size best suits you. Good luck on the hunt and let us know what you decide to go with.

[Chrissy]

I'm looking at purchasing a MB rollerball pen. I don't own any MB pens, fountain or otherwise, but I'm trying to do some comparison research. Namely I'm trying to determine if the MB Meisterstuck rollerball pens are smaller than the Meisterstuck fountain pens. The Meisterstuck LeGrand (149) fountain pen looks huge. But the Meisterstuck LeGrand rollerball appears to be smaller, almost more similar to the Meisterstuck (146) fountain pen. I'm not looking for too large of a pen but neither do I want a skinny mini version of a MB.

 

In summary:

149: Meisterstuck LeGrand fountain pen. Looks huge, probably would be too large for me.

146: Meisterstuck fountain pen. Still a fairly big pen, but not the giant, overcompensating cigar that the 149 is.

162: Meisterstuck LeGrand rollerball. Looks like it not as large as the 149.

163: Meisterstuck rollerball, looks like it might be thinner and smaller than either fountain pen. May be too small.

 

Both of the current RB's are smaller than the 149 FP. The 163 RB is smaller than the 146 FP but is a standard medium sized pen. The 162 RB is about the same size as a 146 FP. Be aware that the LeGrand (162) RB only takes thick refills and though they last longer than the refills for the 163 RB they don't come in as many different colours.

[pajaro]

The 163 rollerball is the same size as the 144 fountain pen. The caps and barrels are interchangeable. The section is the difference.

 

A Parker 45 cap will fit either.

[imahawki]

Thanks all! I ended up buying a 163 with Platinum trim. It is a nice pen. I have a Lamy 2000 rollerball on the way too. I wish they made more ink colors but I like the lower fuss of the rollerballs. Maybe I'll tread back into the FP world one day.