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I Wish My 146 Had A Finer Nib


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Yes, in retrospect I should have had the medium nib replaced when I bought the pen, but i didn't. And now I have a 146 a love, except for the nib size.

 

What to do? Selling the who pen probably doesnt make that much. It has been used on a daily basis, maybe has some scratches. I think that replacing the nib through MB, will be very expensive (almost as much as a new pen) . Are there any other options?

 

I'm located in the Netherlands, if that makes any difference.

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You might consider using the classified section here and putting up a "for trade" advertisement. Perhaps someone out there has the same pen but wishes they had the medium.

 

It's a long shot but can't hurt to try.

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Have the nib ground narrower. This would cost much much less and let you keep the rest of the pen you like. Plus, you can be very specific about the width, vs a new nib from MB which might be too wide or too narrow.

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Having it ground to the width you want is a good and not that expensive option!

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Yes, in retrospect I should have had the medium nib replaced when I bought the pen, but i didn't. And now I have a 146 a love, except for the nib size.

 

What to do? Selling the who pen probably doesnt make that much. It has been used on a daily basis, maybe has some scratches. I think that replacing the nib through MB, will be very expensive (almost as much as a new pen) . Are there any other options?

 

I'm located in the Netherlands, if that makes any difference.

I found my F nib too broad when I got mine. After using it for a few months, I have really gotten used to it. Now I find myself wanting a Montblanc with a B nib.. Have you considered trying it out for a while in combination with some good paper like Clairefontaine?
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All very good and interesting suggestions. I will first try different paper.

 

Regarding the grinding the nib? Does anyone has reliable addresses ? (In holland / europe if possible).

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All very good and interesting suggestions. I will first try different paper.

 

Regarding the grinding the nib? Does anyone has reliable addresses ? (In holland / europe if possible).

I got mine adjusted under warranty (it used to skip a bit) a the PC Hoofstraat MB store.

 

That's possible if your pen was bought <1yr ago. When I got it back, the line it produced also was a bit finer. If you experience any issues with the nib you can try to send it back and request at the same time that you'd like a finer line?

 

Maybe Akkerman in Den Haag can help you out? Or check out http://www.opuscineris.com/ Prices are quite reasonable http://www.opuscineris.com/about/nibwork/

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Two weeks ago I just purchased my LeGrand 146 Gold-Coated

With a Fine nib but I will change it to a Platinum-Coated EF nib once its available. .

I still have Two weeks remaining for return/exchange. .

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Ok, I just bought Rhodia paper and it makes the pen a bit more pleasant. It makes my other pens more pleasant too :). I will try a drier ink too... Otherwise, I have a 146 for sale :)

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Montblanc nib adjustment service cost about $200 USD. (Service level 2). You could ask them if it's possible to have it ground down finer. I had to get my 146 EF nib replaced because I dropped and damaged my nib. When I got it back, it wasn't to my liking (lacked the line variation, was too round). I called Montblanc repair and they agreed to send the nib back to Germany and have a "Mastercraftsman" grind it to add some shape to the nib. It came back as the finest nib in my collection with a subtle stubbish character. They did not charge me for that given I payed for a new replacement nib. You could call MB repair center and ask if they might grind it down finer within a Service Level 2 cost. I would go direct to MB repair and not the boutique.

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the easiest method for me was to go to a pen show and get a nibmeister to grind the nib to my desired choice. Not expensive and wholly satisfying.

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