Nobless 1147 Nibs

[bunnspecial]

Here in my seemingly never ending quest to discern MB nibs and also get my hands on some of the big, juicy ones, I've been offered a 1147 with a a claimed BB nib. From photos, it seems to have the flat stubby look to the tipping that I was told to look for in a B/BB on 149s and similar.

 

These are the nib photos I've been offered

 

 

From what I can find, the 1147 seems to be described as intended to be a "corporate gift pen." It's certainly different looking from the black/gold trim look on my other MBs, and of course the nib looks more like it belongs on a Lamy than a Mont Blanc. I'm also not wild about C/C pens in general(this one doesn't have a converter included, but the nice little $10 Pelikan one seems a regular suggestion).

 

Still, though, the price I've been offered is a lot lower than what a 146 or 149 with that nib size would cost, even though I'd ultimately prefer one of those. This SEEMS like a good way to see how a BB nib suits me, but I'm wondering if anyone can tell me how these nibs compare in overall writing experience to a 146 or 149. I'm not expecting any flex or springiness, but am more wondering if I can expect similar flow/wetness as compared to those.

 

(of course, ultimately given my recent affinity for the 14 and 24, I'd rather have one of those in B or BB, but anything larger than an M seems quite uncommon in those, and most seem to be F or EF).

[hari317]

These are v slim pens and the nibs alone are not going to let you feel how a 146 etc would write. Still these are high quality pens and with ebonite feeds and write well most of the time. Make sure the cartridge piercer nozzle is intact in the section. Probably the only weakness of this pen.

[dadbar]

If you buy one of these pens without a converter, be advised that although the pen takes standard cartridges, you will have trouble finding standard converters that fit these pens securely.  Many either won't fit securely around the nipple or they are loose.  The Monteverdi miniconverter fits and it's cheap

 

Monteverde Mini Converter - Anderson Pens, Inc.

 

Hari317's comment regarding the piercer is right on spot....it is a small plastic piece that is critical to the functioning of these pens.

 

I have a few broad versions of these pens. They are wonderful writers, especially if you like thin profile pens. I prefer the Alfred Dunhill versions of these pens which have lacquer bodies and are slightly more comfortable (Gemline). The nibs are a little fancier but the writing experience is perfect. All of the parts among the Montblanc and Dunhill versions are pretty much interchangeable (Noblesse, Slimline, Gemline etc).

[bunnspecial]

Thanks for the info.

 

I've actually had the pen in-hand for probably a month now. I was able to tack on a genuine MB converter for this series pens for a few extra bucks, so I'm good to go on that front.

 

I've taken to it surprisingly well. I normally like larger pens(146 size) but for some reason this one works well for me. As weird as it sounds, maybe the weight offsets it being small, whereas a lot of other small pens like the 145 or the Pelikan 200/M400 get painful for me in a few minutes.

[txomsy]

Waterman converters do also work. They have the same nipple diameter if I remember well.

 

And... I've found cheap chinese converters sold in 5 unit packs (the ones with the golden color, I think mine are Jinhao, would need to check back home) do also work fairly well in my Noblesse/Slimline pens. Maybe I was lucky in the batch I got. But for the price, I've found them (and the risk of them not fitting) acceptable

 

Which is good to know since MB no longer seems to make the old converter, selling now only the new screw-type one.

[dadbar]

On 12/5/2020 at 10:19 AM, bunnspecial said:

Thanks for the info.

 

I've actually had the pen in-hand for probably a month now. I was able to tack on a genuine MB converter for this series pens for a few extra bucks, so I'm good to go on that front.

 

I've taken to it surprisingly well. I normally like larger pens(146 size) but for some reason this one works well for me. As weird as it sounds, maybe the weight offsets it being small, whereas a lot of other small pens like the 145 or the Pelikan 200/M400 get painful for me in a few minutes.

Congrads on your purchase. I'm glad it all worked out for you.

 

I like using these pens a lot more than my Meisterstuck style pens. I like that the Noblesse pens are all metal and extremely durable-  and they can withstand a good dropping or two without cracking or falling apart.