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Re: URGENT! Do B&O Make Good Pens?

Puncher — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 02:51:56 GMT

Peter :
You can always get a nib ground! I have a Parker 51 with a broad italic nib. Gorgeous!

I take it you write left handed? I always thought that the characteristic of a "leftie" nib was that it was more "ball-shaped" at the end to prevent jarring in the papr as it is pushed rather than pulled cross the paper. I'm not sure how grinding a righties nib would help although I'm willing to git it a bash, where did you have this done?

Re: URGENT! Do B&O Make Good Pens?

Peter — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:26:04 GMT

You can always get a nib ground! I have a Parker 51 with a broad italic nib. Gorgeous!

Re: URGENT! Do B&O Make Good Pens?

Puncher — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 02:49:52 GMT

Peter :

I love fountain pens! Actually now collect those rather than B&O!! Mont Blanc do make good pens but they are rather expensive and are regarded by some as a boutique brand. I suppose this could be regarded as a bit like B&O except Mont Blanc are one of the big players.I do have a 146 Le Grand which is fine, but it is a little soulless some how.
The Lamy pictured is a Lamy Studio Matte Black with a steel nib. Worth about £35 new I suppose. The Lamy to get is the Lamy 2000 which is a classic design, dating back to 1966 and with a platinum plated 14 carat gold nib and piston filling mechanism. To be honest, Lamys do little for me , with the possible exception of the 2000. Forget freebies with cars and get a real pen! I am using an Aurora Optima at the moment (I have a rotation of about 30 pens!) and it is wonderful. A little toothiness in the nib makes it satisfying to write with and a wonderful piston filler. I could go on and on but won't this time!

I regularly revert to a fountain pen every couple of months or so to return my handwriting to something most folk can read, nothing flash though just a good old Parker. Trouble is nowadays getting hold of a proper left handed nib!

Re: URGENT! Do B&O Make Good Pens?

bayerische — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 17:28:18 GMT

With this pen there's no questions asked.

www.montblanc.com/9265.php

Re: URGENT! Do B&O Make Good Pens?

Bv7Mk3 — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:27:05 GMT

I Bought a Pen and it came with a Keyring but got a Free Car ...

Most expensive Pen I ever Bought ...But did have 4years of fun with the car...Oh yes Pen still going strong and Keyring too!

Re: URGENT! Do B&O Make Good Pens?

tournedos — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 11:24:52 GMT

These look nice, Peter. Makes me wish I could actually write something legible on anything else than a keyboard!

The VW Passat I once bought in Germany came with a bottle of champagne in the glove box. I kind of liked that

Re: URGENT! Do B&O Make Good Pens?

Peter — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 12:08:10 GMT

I love fountain pens! Actually now collect those rather than B&O!! Mont Blanc do make good pens but they are rather expensive and are regarded by some as a boutique brand. I suppose this could be regarded as a bit like B&O except Mont Blanc are one of the big players.I do have a 146 Le Grand which is fine, but it is a little soulless some how.

The Lamy pictured is a Lamy Studio Matte Black with a steel nib. Worth about £35 new I suppose. The Lamy to get is the Lamy 2000 which is a classic design, dating back to 1966 and with a platinum plated 14 carat gold nib and piston filling mechanism. To be honest, Lamys do little for me , with the possible exception of the 2000. Forget freebies with cars and get a real pen! I am using an Aurora Optima at the moment (I have a rotation of about 30 pens!) and it is wonderful. A little toothiness in the nib makes it satisfying to write with and a wonderful piston filler. I could go on and on but won't this time!

Re: URGENT! Do B&O Make Good Pens?

V13WNG — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:45:48 GMT

I'm in trouble though!

Re: URGENT! Do B&O Make Good Pens?

Dave — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 20:28:36 GMT

A14BEO:
I think the real issue here is why he bought an R32?!?

You're hilarious!!

Sorry, no offense intended.

Re: URGENT! Do B&O Make Good Pens?

Dillen — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:11:44 GMT

Guys, please behave ...

Martin

Re: URGENT! Do B&O Make Good Pens?

magnushj — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:03:03 GMT

A14BEO:
I think the real issue here is why he bought an R32?!?

:D Yes, here in Norway the price difference between the R32 and a slightly used 911 turbo is not that big. :P The R32 is about 100 000 USD.

Re: URGENT! Do B&O Make Good Pens?

PhilLondon — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:01:46 GMT

A14BEO:
I think the real issue here is why he bought an R32?!?

If he'd said "my car did not come with a steering wheel as it was supposed to, so I need one urgently", I would understand, but here...

Re: URGENT! Do B&O Make Good Pens?

V13WNG — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:49:36 GMT

I think the real issue here is why he bought an R32?!?

Re: URGENT! Do B&O Make Good Pens?

Dave — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:34:18 GMT

The man wants a pen! What's there to miss??

Re: URGENT! Do B&O Make Good Pens?

xegoon — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:25:24 GMT

Medogsfat:
Are they any good though?

I don't really know They're brand new & are included in the new Give Away Gifts products.