A New Kind Of Bespoke Nib

[Pravda]

I spent 15 years collecting Montblanc's on M. It was all just about the pens. But then some prominent old-time members (and a relatively new one) won me over to consider 'specialty' nibs.

 

I started with a OM, then OB, BB, OBBB, B, OBB... and I was hooked. But none gave me as much pleasure as the double slitted, ½ Signature Cursive Italic that Axel and his team created for me on the Heritage 1914 last year.

 

And now the folks in Hamburg are gifting me something also new for Montblanc.

 

These 3 lines below are done with the same nib. It is NOT a flex nib. Nor is it a stub held differently.

 

 

It is a Circle nib that produces 3 distinctly different lines depending on the angle you hold it at, and a 4th if you turn it upside down. It has a characteristic of the old Architect nib (which I thought it was in the beginning, but its an entirely new beast).

 

 

Just thought I would share with you

 

 

[zaddick]

Interesting Pravda. Can you compare it to a Sailor Naginata Togi nib which also can vary lines depending on angle and can reverse write. The shape of the tipping is definitely different, but the action you describe is similar.

 

What angles were each line written in your sample?

 

Interestingly this looks like what I am planning to have done to a 149 nib after a retipping to add a large ball that can be ground.

 

Thanks for sharing. As always your generosity of information is appreciated.

[Michael R.]

Very interesting to see!

 

Many thanks for sharing.

 

Cheers

 

Michael

[dubhe]

Lovely, I look forward to more photos and samples. As Zaddick said it reminds me of a Naginata Togi nib but appears much more pronounced with the variation.

[alfredop]

Wow, I like very much architect nibs, and this seems a nib that should be tried. Never investigated too much about bespoke Montblanc nibs, but this is a very special one.

 

Congratulations for your new toy, I am sure it will give you a lot of fun.

 

Alfredo

[Amit.]

Congratulations !!! That indeed is very interesting. Please share a few more pictures of the nib .Thanks.

 

I spent 15 years collecting Montblanc's on M. It was all just about the pens. But then some prominent old-time members (and a relatively new one) won me over to consider 'specialty' nibs.

 

I started with a OM, then OB, BB, OBBB, B, OBB... and I was hooked. But none gave me as much pleasure as the double slitted, ½ Signature Cursive Italic that Axel and his team created for me on the Heritage 1914 last year.

 

And now the folks in Hamburg are gifting me something also new for Montblanc.

 

These 3 lines below are done with the same nib. It is NOT a flex nib. Nor is it a stub held differently.

 

 

It is a Circle nib that produces 3 distinctly different lines depending on the angle you hold it at, and a 4th if you turn it upside down. It has a characteristic of the old Architect nib (which I thought it was in the beginning, but its an entirely new beast).

 

 

Just thought I would share with you

 

 

[Pravda]

Interesting Pravda. Can you compare it to a Sailor Naginata Togi nib which also can vary lines depending on angle and can reverse write. The shape of the tipping is definitely different, but the action you describe is similar.

 

What angles were each line written in your sample?

 

Interestingly this looks like what I am planning to have done to a 149 nib after a retipping to add a large ball that can be ground.

 

Thanks for sharing. As always your generosity of information is appreciated.

 

 

I honestly have very little (almost none) experience with any other brand's FPs. Something I wish to correct soon. But for now I have never heard or seen a Sailor pen / Naginata Togi nib but from what I could Google, possibly the concept is the same.

 

I think the 1st / top line was in reverse or upside down.

2nd line was at a very steep writing angle, say like how millennials hold a ballpoint.

3rd was a comfortable angle (bit higher than 45 degrees) for me. Maybe 60

4th is with the pen resting on your finger's joining skin.

[AlohaLani787]

That's interesting indeed. The tip looks like a fude.

[thygreyt]

Wow, very interesting!

Thank you for sharing!

[BlueJ]

I agree with Aloha, if one compares to the Sailor specialty nibs then this new bespoke nib is more like the Fude de Mannen than the Naginata Togi.

 

There are similar upturned nibs in China, about 1000 times less expensive of course!

[pwsuba]

If I were to get a bespoke nib thats the kind of customization I would want. How exactly did you come to getting that nib?

 

Its amazing and I would love some more pictures of it, unless you are trying to keep it a little close to the vest

[KAC]

That's the first interesting item I've seen from MB in quite some time. Can you provide any other details on how to order, cost, time required to return the pen with the new nib, etc., please?

[Soot]

Congrats on your new nib! It's always nice seeing something different. :-)

 

On a different note, Sailor's "ZOOM" nib is somewhat similar to your nib. The width of the line depends on the angle which is written.

 

Vintage Pelikan 400 from the 50s also has nibs like that. S, SM nib.

Edited February 22, 2019 by Soot

[Mulrich]

Any insight on whether these will be available to the general public? As others mentioned, this sounds like a Sailor naginata-togi nib which is my personal favorite and Id be very interested in a MB version.

[Pravda]

If I were to get a bespoke nib thats the kind of customization I would want. How exactly did you come to getting that nib?

 

Its amazing and I would love some more pictures of it, unless you are trying to keep it a little close to the vest

 

 

That's the first interesting item I've seen from MB in quite some time. Can you provide any other details on how to order, cost, time required to return the pen with the new nib, etc., please?

 

 

Any insight on whether these will be available to the general public? As others mentioned, this sounds like a Sailor naginata-togi nib which is my personal favorite and Id be very interested in a MB version.

 

 

I had intended to order a bespoke flex nib, but then I was pleasantly surprised that one will be available in September at regular prices with the upcoming Expression 149. So will wait for that and save cash.

 

This on the other hand will be a regular bespoke order. It takes 4-6 weeks and costs $1,500. You can get it done on ANY Montblanc pen you currently have, limited or not. Naturally, it'll have the same shape/design of your pen.

 

About additional pictures, the ones above are on a 146 demo when I placed my order a week ago. I actually wanted mine to be full red gold (monotone) put on a 149 with a red gold trim. Will share pictures as soon as they send it to me

[A1979]

 

 

 

 

 

 

I had intended to order a bespoke flex nib, but then I was pleasantly surprised that one will be available in September at regular prices with the upcoming Expression 149.

May I ask what the Expression. 149 is? Sounds good.

[Michael R.]

A flex-nib option coming later this year; presumingly as a regular line 149.

 

My wild guess ;-)

 

Cheers

 

Michael

Edited February 24, 2019 by Michael R.

[oldrifleman]

A flex-nib option coming later this year; presumingly as a regular line 149.

 

My wild guess ;-)

 

Cheers

 

Michael

Great, another 149 that I would have to buy

[PAKMAN]

Thanks for sharing! Wonderful nib!

[888007888]

Hello Pravda. I met with Axel today here in California and have decided to also pick up this special nib in a 149. I was able to sample a lot of his pens and write in his book. I do have a question for you, Axel recommended that I engrave on the left and right side of the nib since it will be a special nib. I think I will pass on this as Ive never had engravings on a nib or pen before.

 

Will you be engraving anything on the side of your nib? And what does everyone here think about having this special nib on a Platinum 149?

Edited March 31, 2019 by 888007888