What's Up At Christof's

[christof]

Just another new pen...

 

Montblanc Meisterstück 149 1950 by C.M.Z, auf Flickr

 

Montblanc 4810 by C.M.Z, auf Flickr

 

Montblanc by C.M.Z, auf Flickr

 

Montlbanc 149 by C.M.Z, auf Flickr

 

C.

[markiv]

Looks like you had a great holiday. Even I have a 50s 149 on the magicians workbench but the silly section won't unscrew... Hopefully it gets a change of 💓...

[christof]

unscrewing the section is one of the most delicate jobs on these pens. hopefully it will go out well.

[RoyalBlueNotebooks]

Back from the holidays I see. Hope you enjoyed plenty of relax and recharged fully christof!

I've been following this topic religiously for the past few months. Thank you for all the stunning shots and interesting information.

[christof]

Years ago I already experimented with the idea of a double-sided nib with a big difference in the line width from one side to the other. I achieved this goal with two nibs, which I mounted on top of each other. I grinded the upper nib tip to a big flat sweet spot and polished it super smooth with micromesh.

The result was quite o.k.

After that I published this on FPN, I got flooded with inquiries and messages of people who wanted to buy it. After a short time I got weak an sold the nib unit.

I always regretted this...but I knew that I could repeat the experiment at any time.

So recently, I finally found the time and the leisure to repeat. This time, I even ameliorated the customization: I used a black Pelikan nib under the polised stainless steel nib on top. This way, you can't see the doubled nib at first sight.

I installed the nib unit on a black Pelikan 140 with chromed clip and caplip which matches best as I think.

I have to admit, this sketch isn't extremely creative, but I htink it suits perfectly to show a nib with one side for fine lines, and a second side for BOLD BLACK lines for blackening.

....it's just fun to use and i won't sell this one as quick.

C.

[markiv]

Incredible - the contrasting nib finish which is perfect for the thick thin line variation. Love it!!

[mallymal1]

Brilliant work.

[christof]

...from time to time it's good to see that still someone is reading here.

 

(Not absolutely necessary to see, but good to know...)

 

C.

[RoyalBlueNotebooks]

Oh my goodness, this experiment with the double nib is glorious. O-O Look at the line difference! Amazing work christof!

[Dickkooty2]

Christof,

 

What a great sketching pen and what great demos for us readers! By the way, of whom there are many!

 

 

 

Here is a last-minute sketch by Kadir Nelson for the August 27th issue of The New Yorker of Aretha Franklin in this week of her death. The style is a further illustration of what is possible with tight B&W work. This is in pencil. The inspiration is in pen and ink.

 

https://www.culturetype.com/2018/08/17/inspired-by-charles-white-kadir-nelson-delivers-last-minute-aretha-franklin-cover-for-the-new-yorker/

 

Grüss,

 

Dick

[christof]

Thank yoyu Dick.

 

I have always been enthusiastic about the illustrations on the cover of the new yorker!

 

But now, something completely different. Got a new pen:

 

 

It's the first Pelikan again, since a quite long time - a Pelikan 101N with short cap top in tortoise pattern to be precise. And it is a welcome addition to my small collection of Tortoise Pelikans:

 

 

C.

[carlos.q]

... And it is a welcome addition to my small collection of Tortoise Pelikans:

 

 

C.

Absolutely beautiful... Congratulations Christof!

[christof]

...got a pretty cool birthday present from my 9 years old today:

 

[SchaumburgSwan]

...got a pretty cool birthday present from my 9 years old today:

 

 

Hi,

 

yes, very cool! His favorite must be a Pelikan 100/100N. :-)

 

 

Best wishes for Your birthday!

 

Jens

Edited September 2, 2018 by SchaumburgSwan

[RoyalBlueNotebooks]

...got a pretty cool birthday present from my 9 years old today:

 

 

The rarest, most beautiful pieces in your collection, no doubt! : )

Happy birthday!

[christof]

According to the "Tortoise selection", I took a picture of the "Black stripes selection":

 

Pelikan schwarze Streifen by C.M.Z, auf Flickr

 

 

...and....during the last weeks I catched some vintage Caran d'Ache Ecridor pencils and was suprised to learn that there were several sizes existing:

 

Caran d'Ache Ecridor by C.M.Z, auf Flickr

 

One can learn something every day. But let's see what's next.

C.

[RoyalBlueNotebooks]

christof, I was in your country these past 3 days, lovely corner of the world.

But not as lovely as that stunning black stripe group picture! That desk pen..!

 

Also thank you for the pictures of the CdA Ecridor clutch pencils, I love them too.

[TassoBarbasso]

...got a pretty cool birthday present from my 9 years old today:

 

 

 

This is soooooooooooooo cute!!!

[DrCodfish]

C;

 

That gift set from your son is wonderful, the pen must be a dry writer however.

[amk]

What a fantastic gift set! It must be marvellous when you know *exactly* what your father wants for a present :-)