Fritz Schimpf X Montblanc nibs

[meiers]

Over the years I have collected a few of these fabulous bespoke nibs. While I wait for the latest edition - the Italic Delight - to arrive I wish to share the writing sample that my friend Tom has sent me.

[meiers]

[meiers]

Writing sample:

[meiers]

Writing sample: MB Italic Edge

[meiers]

The Montblanc x Fritz Schimpf Italic Delight❣️ Hugo joyfully announced its arrival and reminded me to write a thank-you note. 

 

[Penguincollector]

  May I ask what paper you’re using? I can see that it’s a lovely laid paper.

[meiers]

I wrote on the paper Sebastian Stolz used for his note to me. They might have it in stock. 

[meiers]

[Seney724]

Thank you Matt.  Your writing samples are excellent and your side-by-side nib comparisons are most insightful.

Is it your impression that the Italic Delight nib is the same nib as the Italic 100 nib?  Except, of course, for the 149 vs. 146 size difference?

[Penguincollector]

I’ll check with the store; thank you @meiers!

[meiers]

1 hour ago, Seney724 said:

Is it your impression that the Italic Delight nib is the same nib as the Italic 100 nib?  Except, of course, for the 149 vs. 146 size difference?

For me, the 149 produces a slightly thicker line.  I also find the 149  more flexible than the 146. I usually exert minimal pressure on the nib and just let it glide. 

 

[meiers]

 

[Seney724]

Thank you Matt for this perfect response to my question as well as for an overall outstanding review.

[meiers]

1 hour ago, Seney724 said:

Thank you Matt for this perfect response to my question as well as for an overall outstanding review.

You’re very welcome. 
I would like to add that all three pens were freshly refilled before I started. 
 

[meiers]

2 hours ago, Penguincollector said:

I’ll check with the store; thank you @meiers!

I think it’s a handmade paper… possibly this:

 

https://www.fritz-schimpf.de/en/Stationery/Fritz-Schimpf-handmade-paper-sets.html

 

The paper Sebastian wrote on is like a thick card stock, nicely textured and heavy. 

[meiers]

Hugo approves:

[fireant]

These are writing samples from the three Montblanc 149s I've bought through Fritz Schrimpf. The Italic Edge, the Origin with a OBBB nib, and the Italic Delight.

My handwriting is chicken scratch but I included the sidewriting (Italic Edge) and the upsidedown writing (Italic Delight) so you could see what they look like.

Paper is Musubi Rasa (notebook).

 

ETA holy cheesballs the picture is huge!!!

 

 

[meiers]

[Penguincollector]

On 5/22/2025 at 3:32 PM, meiers said:

I think it’s a handmade paper… possibly this:

 

https://www.fritz-schimpf.de/en/Stationery/Fritz-Schimpf-handmade-paper-sets.html

 

The paper Sebastian wrote on is like a thick card stock, nicely textured and heavy. 

 Oh, that’s beautiful!

[fireant]

5 hours ago, Penguincollector said:

 Oh, that’s beautiful!

 

I regret not ordering some, once I saw his letter, but it's pretty spendy. Also, I don't want to go down that rabbithole. I will try to remember to bring the letter at the PDXpen meeting!