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All the best for 2020 Tom!

 

~ Stompie:

 

Thank you so much!

Happy Writing in 2020!

Tom K.

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To Tom and Yubi and each of you who visit this thread:

 

:) :) HAPPY NEW YEAR! :) :)

 

~ DrDebG:

 

Yubi and I send our warmest appreciation for your good wishes.

Happy Writing with Terrific Inks in 2020!

Tom K.

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Sensitive muzzle - a prerequisite for good taste.

"Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword, obviously never encountered automatic weapons." – General D. MacArthur

 

 

“Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” – W. Churchill

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Sensitive muzzle - a prerequisite for good taste.

 

~ Zdenek:

 

Yubi is honored that you understand his special gift.

He does indeed have an exquisitely sensitive, if very short, muzzle.

Tonight he snoozed beside me while I was reading the first book of 2020.

A finer reading and handwriting companion I've never known.

With Yubi in my life, everything falls into place.

Thank you for your very thoughtful comment.

Tom K.

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Hi All,

 

I just wanted to thank you for this thread. This (and the previous version, now locked) were very enjoyable to read. More importantly, they convinced me to buy my first Montblanc--a 149 with an Oblique Broad nib from the early 90's. It should be arriving tomorrow. Very excited!

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2020 — Yubi Resists Temptation

 

 

 

Every time I see that face, I smile. But then I think of all the time it takes to comb all that fur. Well, it probably isn't any worse that coming my two. Thankfully, though, they get to go to the "spa" every now and again for the works (it keeps the fur down a little).

 

And I love the pen! I've seen that one before, but what nib does it have? It truly is beautiful!

"Today will be gone in less than 24 hours. When it is gone, it is gone. Be wise, but enjoy! - anonymous today

 

 

 

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Hi All,

 

I just wanted to thank you for this thread. This (and the previous version, now locked) were very enjoyable to read. More importantly, they convinced me to buy my first Montblanc--a 149 with an Oblique Broad nib from the early 90's. It should be arriving tomorrow. Very excited!

 

 

Congratulations! I have an MB 146 with an OB nib and I love it! Be sure to show us your new pen!

"Today will be gone in less than 24 hours. When it is gone, it is gone. Be wise, but enjoy! - anonymous today

 

 

 

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Hi All,

 

I just wanted to thank you for this thread. This (and the previous version, now locked) were very enjoyable to read. More importantly, they convinced me to buy my first Montblanc--a 149 with an Oblique Broad nib from the early 90's. It should be arriving tomorrow. Very excited!

 

~ desgabets:

 

Thank you for your very kind comments.

Congratulations on the 149 OB you've acquired.

Like DrDebG, I'd enjoy seeing a photograph of your 149 and possibly a handwriting sample, if that's ever convenient and comfortable to do so.

Happy Writing in 2020!

Tom K.

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Tom K. -

 

Congratulations on those inks!

 

I have not had the pleasure of trying any of them. Perhaps some day . . .

"Today will be gone in less than 24 hours. When it is gone, it is gone. Be wise, but enjoy! - anonymous today

 

 

 

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Tom K. -

 

Congratulations on those inks!

 

I have not had the pleasure of trying any of them. Perhaps some day . . .

 

~ 5Cavaliers:

 

Thank you!

The reason for the multiple bottles is that they're all especially reliable inks.

Tom K.

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Thanks Tom! I hadn't considered the Purdey scented malt before seeing your lovely writing samples. Rather than the dull orange/brown I was expecting, it looks to be a vibrant ink and a tad warmer than my favourite Corn Poppy Red. I wonder, do these scented inks clog up your pens more than non-scented ink requiring more extensive flushing?

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Thanks Tom! I hadn't considered the Purdey scented malt before seeing your lovely writing samples. Rather than the dull orange/brown I was expecting, it looks to be a vibrant ink and a tad warmer than my favourite Corn Poppy Red. I wonder, do these scented inks clog up your pens more than non-scented ink requiring more extensive flushing?

 

Hi,

 

I'm using several MB scented inks and I never had any issues with them and no special or additional attention is needed for the pens. I only had issues with the MB Lucky orange ink that dried on my nib and in the feed making a sort of powder and for this reason I stopped to use it. The Purdey Single malt ink is really nice with generous nibs, you have a really interesting shading effect I really appreciate.

 

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And the scent of the ink when you open the bottle is really nice too. Shame the scent is not kept on the paper.

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Thanks Tom! I hadn't considered the Purdey scented malt before seeing your lovely writing samples. Rather than the dull orange/brown I was expecting, it looks to be a vibrant ink and a tad warmer than my favourite Corn Poppy Red. I wonder, do these scented inks clog up your pens more than non-scented ink requiring more extensive flushing?

 

 

~ dascott:

 

I'm so pleased to know that the scented ink handwriting examples were useful to you.

Yes! Montblanc James Purdey & Sons Single Malt is a wonderfully vibrant ink.

As my friend, Cyrille, has eloquently noted and shown above, Single Malt is a superlative ink in the broader nibs.

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As to clogging nibs or interfering with ink flow, none of the scented Montblanc or Herbin inks that I've shown has ever clogged any nib.

That includes several EF nibs and an EEF nib.

The scented inks have also been free of staining in ink windows.

Through regular use, I've grown to appreciate scented inks for daily writing.

Tom K.

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I'm using several MB scented inks and I never had any issues with them and no special or additional attention is needed for the pens. I only had issues with the MB Lucky orange ink that dried on my nib and in the feed making a sort of powder and for this reason I stopped to use it. The Purdey Single malt ink is really nice with generous nibs, you have a really interesting shading effect I really appreciate.

 

And the scent of the ink when you open the bottle is really nice too. Shame the scent is not kept on the paper.

 

~ Cyrille:

 

Your photos and handwriting sample are a superb illustration of the beauty and the utility of the James Purdey & Sons fountain pen and ink.

Thank you so much for your helpful explanation.

Like you, I appreciate the shading which Single Malt ink shows on quality writing paper.

I’m glad that you enjoy writing with scented inks as much as I do.

Scented inks are part of a long tradition, which is pleasurable to continue into the 21st Century.

Tom K.

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Thank you for the scented ink writing samples Tom. I found them informative. I have enjoyed MB's history of scented inks, although they have certainly kicked it up a few notches in terms of volume and variety. Gone are the days of a single "Winter ink" special edition with Western European traditional holiday scents like pine treed or ginger bread cookies. They did make writing Christmas cards more enjoyable. Seems like people hardly write cards any more...

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