My Very First Fountain Pen.

[TripleOne]

First of all, I'd like to thank each and everyone of you that have helped me out for the past few days. I've learnt so much from the forum regarding Montblanc writing instruments.

 

So here's my current situation. I currently own two 164s and one 163 which I will be using to take notes in class. My siblings have been using fountain pens for a long time and told me to get one since it's a great hobby. In my previous thread, the majority of FPN members told me to get the Fountain Pen instead of another Rollerball. So here's what happened exactly an hour ago:

 

I accompanied my siblings to check out the Platinum Fountain Pen that's made in Japan, I tried out the different nibs and it was a pleasure. I then head back home and stopped by Montblanc. I kindly told the Sales Assistant that I wanted to try out the Fountain Pen today, I was surprised at how thick the F nib is compared to Platinum's F nib. Eventually, I came to the conclusion that the M nib was the right choice for daily writing. In the future, I'd like to have the B nib for signatures. I also took a look at the different sizes, I was very happy with how the 146 felt compared to the 144, 145, and 149. I also was deciding whether to get the Platinum-coated, Red-Gold, Le Petit Prince, Blue Hour, or the UNICEF models. Since I already own the Le Petit Prince BP, I had to choose between the classic Platinum, the Blue Hour, and the Unicef. I really liked the Blue Hour, but it was quite heavy due to the cap being all steel. The price tag is hefty too and I think that it's best for me to save it for the future. When I saw the UNICEF 146 in person, I was impressed. The sapphire crystal is gorgeous, and I love how it has that Platinum-coated classic look to it. At that moment, I knew that this is going to be my very first fountain pen.

 

I walked out with a happy smile

I'll be picking the fountain pen in an hour since I had it engraved. I'm looking forward to using my UNICEF 146 M nib for many years to come. Since I'm going to be flying back to Singapore in a couple of days, is it best to keep the 146 empty? or fully inked? It'll be in my pen pouch and I'll probably store it in my hand carry. I just want to be safe and sure... Please kindly let me know.

 

Thank you once again to everyone, you are all awesome!!

Edited June 23, 2018 by TripleOne

[Mastiff]

Next time, refrain from engraving so that you don't have to wait

[flipper_gv]

Congratulations! One of my coworkers have this very pen and it is one of his favourites. Hope you'll enjoy it for a long time.

 

It's safer to keep uninked during the flight.

[meiers]

Welcome to FPN.

[meiers]

It's safer to keep uninked during the flight.

I always travel with a few filled Montblanc Meisterstuck fountain pens and have never had any of them leak. Edited June 23, 2018 by meiers

[TripleOne]

I always travel with a few filled Montblanc Meisterstuck fountain pens and have never had any of them leak.

Do you have it fully filled? and where do you store them?

 

I LOVE the 146 UNICEF with the M nib, and I'd like to try out the EF/F nib for casual writing. I see a local seller selling the 146 rose gold 90 years edition for about $600 USD. The Blue Hour and Ultra Black are on my wish list as well... this is an expensive hobby hahaha!

[flipper_gv]

Do you have it fully filled? and where do you store them?

 

I LOVE the 146 UNICEF with the M nib, and I'd like to try out the EF/F nib for casual writing. I see a local seller selling the 146 rose gold 90 years edition for about $600 USD. The Blue Hour and Ultra Black are on my wish list as well... this is an expensive hobby hahaha!

 

It's the air that expands during flight so fully filled is actually safer than half filled. Still, empty is safest.

[Karmachanic]

Do you have it fully filled? and where do you store them?

 

https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/336152-best-fountain-pen-for-air-travel/?hl=%2Bflying+%2Bwith+%2Bpens&do=findComment&comment=4054140

Edited June 24, 2018 by Karmachanic

[meiers]

Do you have it fully filled? and where do you store them?

 

Nib up in my shirt pocket or in a pen case in my bag. I usually have it filled before I leave on my trip.

 

However, it is not necessary a requirement. I have flown with a half empty meisterstück fountain pen and not experienced any ink leakage.

Edited June 24, 2018 by meiers

[TripleOne]

Nib up in my shirt pocket or in a pen case in my bag. I usually have it filled before I leave on my trip.

 

However, it is not necessary a requirement. I have flown with a half empty meisterstück fountain pen and not experienced any ink leakage.

 

I'll keep it fully inked. From what I've heard, it's okay to use the FP once the airplane hit its cruising altitude.. is that correct?

[meiers]

Absolutely. The ink feed is designed to prevent ink spillage in flight. It has always worked for me.

 

I hope the pen brings you joy.

Edited June 25, 2018 by meiers

[TripleOne]

Absolutely. The ink feed is designed to prevent ink spillage in flight. It has always worked for me.

 

I hope the pen brings you joy.

It sure does bring me joy

 

How do I tell if it is fully inked? Sometimes when I think its fully inked, Ill make the nib point upward and I can still see a bit of the piston window. So that made me wonder if it is full or not hahaha.

[TripleOne]

Absolutely. The ink feed is designed to prevent ink spillage in flight. It has always worked for me.

 

I hope the pen brings you joy.

It sure does bring me joy

 

How do I tell if it is fully inked? Sometimes when I think its fully inked, Ill make the nib point upward and I can still see a bit of the piston window. So that made me wonder if it is full or not hahaha.

[meiers]

There is no need to fully ink the pen.

 

However if you wish to do so.

1. With the nib fully submerged in ink turn the piston knob slowly. According to an MB service technician, turning the piston knob too quickly can cause air bubbles in the piston chamber.

2. After filling it for the first time position the pen with the nib up and slowly turn the piston knob counter-clockwise until you see ink drops appear in the breather hole of the nib.

3. Return to the ink bottle. Submerge the nib in ink and then slowly turn the piston knob clockwise to completely fill the chamber.

I do this sort of thing when I have too much time on my hands.

[truphae_inc]

Awesome story! Congratulations, and welcome to the wonderful world of fountain pens!!

[PAKMAN]

Wonderful start to your Fountain pen journey! Congrats!

[TripleOne]

Thank you everyone.

Im loving my fountain pen very much. I just landed from a 7 hours flight and there was no leak at all. There was a little nib creep from the slit/breather hole. Very happy.