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I have an MB 12 in great condition with a smooth F that is a bit of a gusher. I just bought a mint MB 24 EF that has a spare EF nib. Since to my eye (and from lookng at this post https://www.fountainpennetwork.com/forum/topic/326283-a-thorough-report-on-montblanc-121422243234-series/ ) the 12 and the 24 are the same pen except for the gold cap appointments, it looks to me like the F on my 12 can be swapped for the spare EF 24 nib I have on the way.

 

Based on this video ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-quxrieqvU ) it looks to be a pretty easy swap if I am just careful and take my time, no special tools or sealant needed.

 

The only difference is that It looks like the MB 12 has an 18K nib and the MB 24 has a 14K nib but I am OK with the 14K EF as I actually like them a little firm. I can always swap them back if I ever decide to sell the pen.

 

Any opinions or advice on this?

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yes. In addition to the nib gold content, the main difference in the pens are trim and length of the barrel. The swap should be easy. the pens are overall easy to disassemble except removing the piston.

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Many thanks! That's what it looked like on the video... and I was really expecting some complex deal of heating the barrel to loosen adhesive and then some rare sealant to put it back together. It was so potentially daunting that I thought that maybe it would be easier to think about grinding the nib rather than swapping it. But those wing nibs are so sweet out-of-the-box I hated the idea of messing with it.

 

Appreciate the input!

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