Threatening to sue MB...

[Bokkie]

To recap my first MB experience, the lady I spoke to told me, that as a left-hander, there is no oblique nib available for left-handed use. I'm not sure what to do. Granted, it was often the case in 1850 onwards that left-handed people were considered evil and hence could be imprisoned, but I think now that we have crossed the threshold into the so-called enlightened 2008 that I, as a presumed 'criminal' should be given opportunity, in equal measure, to stand alongside my right-handed writing brethren. In short, is it truly the case that there are no MB oblique nibs for people like me?

 

I am tempted to persecute and prosecute MB to the maximum extent awarded by civilised law for practicing such heinous discrimination. Humbug on you MB, humbug! :-)

[Aysedasi]

Not enougn profit to be made by MB out of us 'sinister' types........

[QM2]

Bokkie,

 

Not sure whether this is meant as a humorous post, but in case it is serious:

 

Most pen manufacturers don't offer oblique nibs for left-handed use, so this is not a Montblanc issue. People who need a left hand oblique get their nibs altered by a specialist, such as Richard Binder or John Mottishaw.

[ruud2904]

Bokkie,

 

You may need a good lawyer, because I think MB has oblique nibs and even offer nib replacement service. Look here. There is OM, OB en OBB. Or are you perhaps looking for a right footed oblique nib ?

 

[Aysedasi]

Bokkie,

 

Not sure whether this is meant as a humorous post, but in case it is serious:

 

Most pen manufacturers don't offer oblique nibs for left-handed use, so this is not a Montblanc issue. People who need a left hand oblique get their nibs altered by a specialist, such as Richard Binder or John Mottishaw.

 

So we can't be discriminated on the basis of our race, creed, colour or religion but discriminating against a leftie is OK......... ?

 

 

 

 

 

(Don't worry, I am joking...... )

 

[Pravda]

Its like driving on the wrong side of the road, some people do it ok (England, Indian subcontinent, the far east) but it is not right lol

 

(joking )

 

Its not discrimination, however, its what is available.. I mean just as much as how high couture/designer houses their clothing sizes usually run from small to medium no XL.. I do not think they are discriminating against heavier people but they just see their design suited on fitted bodies? How offensive! lol

 

 

 

[Aysedasi]

or they see their design making them more money that way.......

Edited August 13, 2008 by Aysedasi

[Chris]

Actually, the right side of the road is the wrong side: the left side is the right side. People who drive on the right, I mean wrong, side could not draw their sword to protect their lady if faced with a highwayman. Unless, like me, you were left-handed, in which case the right side, ie the left side, now becomes the wrong side on which to ride. But was Bonaparte left-handed? He determined that France would not rise on the "English" side, as I understand.

 

All clear?

 

Chris

[Johnny Appleseed]

Its like driving on the wrong side of the road, some people do it ok (England, Indian subcontinent, the far east) but it is not right lol

 

(joking )

 

Actually, it is a little more complex than that. India drives on the left, as does Bangladesh, Thailand, Indonesia, but China, Vietnam, Cambodia, etc. drives on the right. Hong Kong and Macau drive on the left. It makes for some interesting border crossings.

 

John

[Clydesdave]

Stop writing with your left hand.

 

 

Problem solved.

 

 

NEXT!

[Bokkie]

Bokkie,

 

Not sure whether this is meant as a humorous post, but in case it is serious:

 

Most pen manufacturers don't offer oblique nibs for left-handed use, so this is not a Montblanc issue. People who need a left hand oblique get their nibs altered by a specialist, such as Richard Binder or John Mottishaw.

 

T'were a humourous post. I'm not sure what % of the population is like me left-handed (kak-handed) but, yup, there's only a limited market for the 'sinister' group.

 

[brandons]

As a fat,left-handed person with poor driving ability I take offence at this whole thread. Expect summons from my lawyers for the emotional distress you have caused.

[Bokkie]

As a fat,left-handed person with poor driving ability I take offence at this whole thread. Expect summons from my lawyers for the emotional distress you have caused.

 

Stop being a baby and grow up you chubby left-handed twit! Hang on, that's me I just described. Seems there's more of us out there than we first thought.

 

[beezaur]

Sometimes problems like this can result in a better outcome. I have had pens with malfunctions of one sort or another that went off to a nibmeister instead of back to the factory. Bad nibs that would have been repaired to adequate nibs were instead made into superior nibs.

 

Scott

[playpen]

I am a lefty but have overcome this "drawback" by accepting gifts with both hands.....and both feet.... :roflmho:

[krom101]

Actually, the right side of the road is the wrong side: the left side is the right side. People who drive on the right, I mean wrong, side could not draw their sword to protect their lady if faced with a highwayman. Unless, like me, you were left-handed, in which case the right side, ie the left side, now becomes the wrong side on which to ride. But was Bonaparte left-handed? He determined that France would not rise on the "English" side, as I understand.

 

All clear?

 

Chris

I cannot agree, Chris. A right-handed sword-wielding driver would have to drive a vehicle with the steering wheel on the left. He would have to position the scabbard to the left side of the driver's seat. Me, I've always found that a .357 in a cross-draw holster was a much more effective deterrent against highwayman. Regardless of which side of the street you drive on.

Krom