I agree with everything you said but I would recommend that you spend more time with this nib and pay attention to nib rotation. If you see how other reviewers write with this pen, they tend to have the nib with the proper rotation, which requires less force to flex. I use Iroshizuku with this pen and I learn how to use this nib better over time. One unique strength of this nib is that the thin strokes are finer than both FA nibs. It is also a more "robust" nib, which can make it challenging. Overall, I agree that #10 is better for people looking for a soft flex, and #15 is better for people looking for something similar. Yet, I do believe there's something unique about this nib.
@jungroe
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting. My experience is completely opposite yours. My Pilot Custom 912 FA feed cannot keep up to the flex, and starts to railroad very quickly especially after a page of writing when the feed is no longer saturated. it hard starts so much it's impractical as a daily user. I stopped using it. The FA is notorious for being problematic from the factory. My Pilot Falcon Elabo SF is much better, although it is not as soft. The 149 Calligraphy in contrast increases ink flow the more you flex and has better snap back then the FA. The FA is also a fine medium at best, not the ultra fine the 149 Calligraphy flex is. The 149 can go from an EEF to a BB compared to the FA Fine/Medium to BB. The only way you can get the Pilot FA to to work properly is to get an after market feed, but even then the nib flex is mushy in comparison. The 149 Calligraphy is not a wet noodle, but is comparable to my vintage Waterman's 52 flex pen. It has the perfect combination of being not too soft, but soft enough to make it practical as a daily writer, with a wonderful vintage like flex nib character with a good feed that increases ink flow the more you flex so railroading is minimized. It's the best modern flex nib on the market. Too bad it's a special edition. MB should reissue that nib as a main stay.
@jungroe
2 жыл бұрын
Here is a review/demo of the Pilot Custom 912 FA. kzitem.info/news/bejne/yqeGq2h4m4Nyimk With the stock factory feed, you can see it railroads easily. Then she swaps in an aftermarket 2 slit ebonite feed, which is a common fix for the poor ink flow. As expected, even with the new ebonite feed, you can see the hard starts persists that I mentioned, and it still railroads. Ink flow is improved, but it's still problematic. Up against the MB Calligraphy flex nib, there is no contest. Also you can see how broad the FA is. Goes from an M to BB vs EEF to BB of the Montblanc.
@jungroe
2 жыл бұрын
Now here is a review of the MB 149 Calligraphy flex, after one year. kzitem.info/news/bejne/rYdr2Kawh393q34 Performs nearly perfectly, flexing without skipping a heart beat. I've had mine for 2 years, and it writes perfectly, and flexes like a champ.
@jungroe
2 жыл бұрын
More on the FA nib. kzitem.info/news/bejne/jmOXrZmVb6Cdn20
@Artlife0831
2 жыл бұрын
Got my 149 tuned and it writes very wet and smooth now
@dashsunil
2 жыл бұрын
One and half years, that's longer wait than getting a Nakaya or even Hakase. The nib appears to be quite dry for a flex nib and can easily get damaged by putting too much pressure. For daily use, better to go for regular line up. Thanks for the video. 😊
@micheltran7115
2 жыл бұрын
My 149 Calligraphy skipped and railroad out the box. Shipped it back to Montblanc Germany. Came back perfect
@LVA22-y1m
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review--would like to hear your opinion after you send it out to a nibmeister for tuning! I love the Pilot FA nibs and agree they're excellent modern examples.
@IAT1964
2 жыл бұрын
I have one. I find flow is quite dependent on the ink you use. I use Montblanc Permanent Black. Works like a charm in the pen. Other I is seem to have a railroading issue.
@rds4629
2 жыл бұрын
Ah somehow, I missed your first MB calligraphy review. Probably good b/c I may have been discouraged. One other pro is the ergonomics; this is the most girthy pen for flex writing and is well balanced w/ or without the cap posted. As for the best flex nib, in my opinion it's the Secretary of Flex. Yes it's a steel nib. It may be a bit of a cheat since technically it's modified by nibmeister; but I would argue that the premium pens you're buying are looked at and inspected by someone w/ a similar role in their company.
@realrichbunny
2 жыл бұрын
Mine has no issue, return it to Montblanc
@vincevonderheyden7887
Жыл бұрын
The desire to compare or even present calligraphy nibs should be at least a minimum skill of calligraphy. This is a loveless scribble and actually without value... just saying
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