‘I was having trouble with my joints but I was just rolling them too tight”. Gold! 😂
@InkquiringMinds
3 жыл бұрын
LOL! :)
@StaticCling99
5 ай бұрын
💀💀💀
@davidmcguigan5497
4 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thanks, Doug. This review had it all, drama, pathos, history, science, Scotty, and nib swapping...racy indeed. You've got some nice pen friends, too. I am not giving you anything including grief. Another fun interesting trip down the rabbit hole. Peace.
@InkquiringMinds
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, David! All that and a video too! Any decent brand of Scotch'll do that!
@chrisrap52
4 жыл бұрын
My experience is the nib assemblies are not the same. I've compared Bock, Jovo, Moonman, Jinhao & Schmidt. All have different threads. Moonman may have used their nib collar for the Bock nib. I prefer the Bock nib in my Amber to Moonman F & PenBBS F nib. It does have slightly more feedback which I like, like a pencil.
@InkquiringMinds
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Chris! I was able to screw a Monteverde and a Conklin nib assembly into the Moonman section and both of those assemblies, I assume are Jowo? A
@chrisrap52
4 жыл бұрын
@@InkquiringMinds Maybe Moonman makes these Yafa pens?
@FrankenBeanzzz
4 жыл бұрын
I received the M800 I ordered this week. Much faster than I was expecting it. I paid for the Moonman nib version, they shipped me the pen with Bock nib installed. It's a really good nib. I haven't felt the need to tune it at all. It's a great pen, and the purple amber is just fine with me.
@InkquiringMinds
4 жыл бұрын
Wow! You got a $20 upgrade! What kind of purple ink is in that pen now? Inquiring minds want to know. ;)
@FrankenBeanzzz
4 жыл бұрын
@@InkquiringMinds I've got it inked up with Diamine Imperial Purple. It's a good match. I had to tell someone about the amazing luck I had. My wife didn't care, and I don't have any other pen friends. I'm on an island out here, Doug!
@InkquiringMinds
4 жыл бұрын
@@FrankenBeanzzz I get that completely! My wife loves her pens and confiscates the pens that come in that appeal to her, but when I talk models and inks and nibs, she just glazes over. LOL
@FountainPenNews
7 ай бұрын
Omg, the slow reveal from the pouch was amazing. I laughed out loud and said "oh, Doug..." ha ha
@InkquiringMinds
7 ай бұрын
Thanks, @wendig5768!
@RobertMaguire67
4 жыл бұрын
It was nice meeting you on line the other night for Pens and Pints. I enjoyed your video Douglas.
@InkquiringMinds
4 жыл бұрын
That's was so much fun yesterday Robert! Lots of laughs and showing off our treasures! (and drinking).
@korax67
4 жыл бұрын
Just received mine today and I can say that I'm in love both with the pen and the Bock nib ! Since Moonman uses the the Bock screwing system for the housing I am going to get a couple of different colour Moonman bodies and use my spare Bock nibs :-) Might get one of the real Leonardo pen later since the new colours that came out lately are really amazing!
@InkquiringMinds
4 жыл бұрын
That's a great way to use those Bocks and save some money. I found the Bock in my Amber worked really well in my Penbbs 309. Go figure! I'm still waiting for my Leo MZ Blue Hawaii. Excited!
@jeffroberts532
4 жыл бұрын
Your videos are so professional and they really are the best (by a longshot) of all the pen & paraphernalia reviews I've seen. Heck, I'd watch them even if I wasn't feeding my growing pen habit! I'm still catching up and just watched the vid when Covid-19 had first made waves & you were "suited" up in a mask, gloves & surrounded by toilet paper. Ever had hot coffee come out your nose? Thanks Doug!
@InkquiringMinds
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Jeff! My favourite pastime as a kid was making milk come out my brother's nose at the table. :)
@gadgetstop321
4 жыл бұрын
I've been looking forward to this video...and wow, that's a beautiful pen! I appreciate your detailed review of the three nibs and I was pleasantly surprised to hear that amber can make every aspect of my life better.
@InkquiringMinds
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Kathy! This particular amber (even if it is acrylic) has improved my life! :)
@MrCabimero
3 жыл бұрын
Doug- I just got the Bock nib in broad and swapped it out- I like a thicker line. It is beauteous! Very smooth! I learned from you that when able, swapping a nib unit completely as I just did is the way to go- no messing with feed setting etc. Thanks very much for the advice and for answering my question. Happy Holidays!
@InkquiringMinds
3 жыл бұрын
Right on! A matched nib AND feed is always better than putting a nib on a feed that it wasn't designed for.
@andrewscott9610
Жыл бұрын
I bought the same pen but blue!!! I can’t wait to write with it.
@InkquiringMinds
Жыл бұрын
The Galaxy blue is my favourite!
@andrewscott9610
Жыл бұрын
@@InkquiringMinds I love your blue fountain pens. I love any blue kind.
@emperorofgaming8146
3 жыл бұрын
Amazing 12 string Gibson! I just bought my first 12 string a week ago and love it :)
@InkquiringMinds
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! This is an amazing instrument. I got is very cheap as it was built slightly off at the factory but I had an incredible luthier make it play like butter!
@Owl-ge9jl
4 жыл бұрын
When I bought my Galaxy M800 with a Moonman nib, I got sent a Bock nib on accident. And to be totally honest, it's hands down the best pen I own. I just can't stop looking at it, and for me the Bock nib writes absolutely perfectly.
@InkquiringMinds
4 жыл бұрын
You too! Wow, that's two people who got an accidental upgrade! I'm so glad it is a perfect nib for you. Then pen is stellar.
@jsbahad
Жыл бұрын
Wow. Another great review. 👏🏻. Spend whole day watching your videos. No regrets. Thanks. 🙏
@InkquiringMinds
Жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@ittaicarmon8347
4 жыл бұрын
Just the review I was looking for -EXACTLY. Like!
@InkquiringMinds
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Ittai!
@ittaicarmon8347
4 жыл бұрын
@@InkquiringMinds You are welcome. I just ordered...
@CreatingCuteArt
Жыл бұрын
Your reviews are just great ❤
@InkquiringMinds
Жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
@keithwhitney7491
4 жыл бұрын
OK, Doug, you got me with that review! I am just enough of a trivia fan (learning all esoteric things that do me no earthly good, and curious about everything) that you review of the pen I wrote I “ache with envy” that you actually got it. I have been cancelled twice! I did take the green (emerald) a a substitute. Now, I have more information (from you), and I will keep trying. But, worse yet, I may have to purchase the other amber pens you threw in. Ouch! This review is going to cost the old prof! (I like the looks of an amber Conklin I got, buy the way. Well, my tendency to be far too verbose has just facilitated far too many words again. (Yet, I could say more. :))
@InkquiringMinds
4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I'm getting used to this dance with the ebay sellers. They say they are in stock but they really aren't. They take your order and then wait for their supply run. Lately, the supply runs have (for good reason) been interrupted. So, what I've been doing lately, is to make an order and only wait, say three to four days to get the "process" notification from ebay that they are fulfilling my order. If not, I will message them and usually get the note about being so sorry that their supply chains are fouled up. Then I'll cancel the order and go to the next vendor. esybuy on Etsy and eBay seems to have the best supply chains and fastest shipping even though his prices are higher.
@brenzyc8703
4 жыл бұрын
I might have to pick one of these up. Also Flames over Winnipeg in 4 games.
@InkquiringMinds
4 жыл бұрын
It is so hard to tell which team would win. It might just be a battle of rink rust.
@raclark52
4 жыл бұрын
I bought the Green, Blue and Amber all with the Bock nib. They each have a smooth nib that write great. Beautiful pens that are worth every penny I paid for them. Great review as always. Stay safe out there sir.
@InkquiringMinds
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Dick! I'm not a big fan of green or purple, but these pens are so gorgeous! Tempting.
@JoelTurrell
4 жыл бұрын
My experience with the Bock nib unit varies significantly from Doug's. I bought some Bock #250 units in 2019 from a UK vendor, and still had one lying around and inserted it into my Moonman/Moonman amber. The Bock nib was noticeably better and I have simply parked the Moonman nib in inventory. It would appear that my UK shop did some testing/tuning of the nibs they sell prior to shipping to me. Appearance is also different, with my nib being all gold monotone. The back end of the nib unit is also slightly shorter than the Moonman,, but not enough so that there are any problems seating converters or with ink leaking. I tried some Levenger units, and a Monteverde black, and had no problems but they did not match my Bock's performance.
@InkquiringMinds
4 жыл бұрын
I think I"m just spoiled by the "feel" of the mini-fude nib and anything else feels odd now. There is very little difference between this Bock and the Moonman however. I'm sure the Bock will be much better when I've really opened it up as it was still very dry. I didn't want to alter it a lot until I'd done the writing sample. I'm toying with where the Bock might end up. I'm also toying with the idea of getting a #6 gold nib for one of these two Moonman M800s. What would you suggest, Joel. You know I respect your opinion.
@korax67
4 жыл бұрын
@@InkquiringMinds A 14K #6 Bock nib will set you back £125 and a 18K #6 Bock £145 .... you'd have to make sure you will like what you will get ... may be a Titanium Bock nib for ~£60 is a preferable alternative
@mrcharon6197
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the detail regarding the nibs. You actually answered several questions I had. I have an M800 with the Moonman nib. I successfully swapped in a Knox nib which functions flawlessly. However I was curious about the difference between the nib housings. It is interesting to note they maintain the Moonman housing for both nib/feed options.
@InkquiringMinds
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Scot Kane! I think the section and housing are Bock since that is the original configuration of the M800. Then they pulled the Bock nib and feed and put a Moonman nib and feed into the Bock housing. That looks like what I've got in my two M800s.
@Scouzeboy
4 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video. Loved the story of Amber and what a great pen. I've fallen down rabbit hole in a big way and recently bought my 10th pen. Now I have to have a Moonman 800. All the best from Australia.
@InkquiringMinds
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, Scouzeboy! You won't be sorry about the M800!
@RBartsy
3 жыл бұрын
Oh oh, guess I’ll be adding the purple to my decision list. And I’ll add a few various #6 nibs for testing purposes! With that big $20 difference in M800 prices without the “upgraded” nib, ahem, my new Enhanced Nib Replacement Fund will handle a few over time! Thanks for showing the way-viva listers!
@InkquiringMinds
3 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome!
@petemanherz7296
4 жыл бұрын
Just something about Amber, eh Doug? I found the Moonman nib to work perfectly for my 800. Amazing how the same nib can be different for others, like you said it is subjective. Like Joel I had a Bock nib unit from 2019 (from probably the same UK vendor) that I put in my Kaigelu 316, and turned that pen into a fantastic writer. I really like the trend to have the screw in nibs - ala Esterbrook. "The more things change, the more they stay the same." Hold on to that old suit - it will be back in style again, Now where did I put that leisure suit?
@InkquiringMinds
4 жыл бұрын
There is something about Amber alright, pete! And, yes, they nibs are all over the place. Some are great, other's not so much. And I don't think that is just the Chinese either. My Schmidt nib from the expensive Moonman M600 was not very good. And this Bock is hardly worth $20US more than the Moonman nib. Luck of the draw I think. And, just to make sure we're clear... I NEVER owned a leisure suit! LOL
@florianbuerzle2703
Ай бұрын
My M800 in amber arrived last week 😊 It is such a beautiful pen, but the nib was one of the most awful ones I‘ve ever seen 😂 So I swapped the nib and feed with a Nahvalur Horizon, which I haven‘t used that much. Now it writes like a dream 😀 Probably I‘ll swap it even with a gold nib later on, if I‘ll find one in my collection that fits. BTW, regarding amber pens I can recommend Santini pens. Not that inexpensive, but really a bargain compared to other brands where a pen of compareable quality would easily cost you twice as much. I have the Giant 8 in amber, and it is one of the most beautiful pens in my collection and the number 8 inhouse nib is really stunning (@Doug, the Giant 8 might be too large for you, but I have large hands - all pens you recommended as „long enough to be used unposted“ I use, in fact, posted 😂 For you, the Santini Libra might be the perfect size. Disclaimer: I’m not affiliated with Santini Pens)
@InkquiringMinds
Ай бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for sharing, @florianbuerzle2703!
@ArtistWizardry
4 жыл бұрын
I just ordered mine with the Moonman nib. Hopefully it doesn't get cancelled and actually arrives. Oh, yours is beautiful. Good to know about the differences between the two models.
@InkquiringMinds
4 жыл бұрын
If you don't get a "shipped" or "process" notification in a few days, contact the seller. If they have them on-hand they will send it quickly and then it will take its own time to reach you. But if they don't send it right away, it means they don't have stock and are waiting for supplies to cross China to them.
@wonstephen6789
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent review! Thanks Douglas!
@InkquiringMinds
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, won stephen!
@Boemaja
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Doug, thank you for the great video as always. I have a question about the M800 pens, you said the nib units are interchangable between the two pens, does this also mean that if you buy the M800 with a Moonman nib you can screw it out and replace it with a stock Bock nib unit? I'd really like this pen if I could buy it with a Moonman nib and replace it with some of the Bock nib units I have lying around, as I don't really love the Bock F nibs but have a bunch of mediums, broads and stubs..
@InkquiringMinds
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Arie! Yes. They've put the Moonman nib in a Bock nib assembly unit with the Moonman feed. So it is just the housing which is Bock threaded on the Moonman version. And, of course, the section is threaded for Bock. I was able to swap the Moonman M800 for the Bock M800 and vica-versa.
@Boemaja
4 жыл бұрын
@@InkquiringMinds Excellent, thank you for the response! I think I have to pull the trigger on this pen now!
@Johan-vk5yd
4 жыл бұрын
Nice comparative review! I’m impressed by your daring under the camera! You got some ”badges of honor” there for sure! Amber IS a powerful substance! I’m so lucky as to be native of a region rich in the stuff. In the south if my country ordinary people occasionally even find amber by the shore when they go for a seaside stroll!
@InkquiringMinds
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Johan! What's the worse that could happen? I get ink all over everything? Awww.. funny, but awwww. Or worse, I break the feed? Awww... shoot, but awwww. It isn't like it is a $300 pen! What country are you in so abundant with amber, Johan?
@Johan-vk5yd
4 жыл бұрын
Douglas Rathbun ”I wish you were here!” You could just go crazy over the abundant amber. I’m Swedish. The pebble beaches of Skåne And Denmark have a lot of it, and the coasts richest In the world with amber are on the other side of the Baltic sea, in Poland and Lettland. A pen made entirely from real amber would be something to dream about, wouldn’t it!
@InkquiringMinds
4 жыл бұрын
@@Johan-vk5yd And it would be incredibly expensive! LOL
@Johan-vk5yd
4 жыл бұрын
Douglas Rathbun Yess! Incredibly!
@jamerelbe
4 жыл бұрын
I ordered an amber M800 (with Moonman nib) on eBay, but ended up having to settle for a purple one. I agree, a beautiful pen, though the tines were misaligned on arrival. I'm so tempted to buy an amber version still - but trying to resist the urge... Glad to hear that you found the Moonman nib more pleasurable to write with!
@InkquiringMinds
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Gordon! The Bock and the Moonman nibs were very similar - the Bock a little drier and thinner. Luck of the draw I think.
@FountainPenNews
7 ай бұрын
I finally received my m800 in amber and it is orange. Like McDonald's orange drink, prison jumpsuit orange. I'm concerned I got a fake. Weirdly, the bock nib is smooth and delightful and appears genuine. Ugghh.
@InkquiringMinds
7 ай бұрын
Acrylic batches are like fingerprints. Some will be light some dark.
@misswoodhouse5720
4 жыл бұрын
Wish You Where Here, is my dad's favourite Pink Floyd song. He is a massive Floyd fan, he has all the records, videos, Tapes, CD's, and DVDs. I guess I too am a Pink Floyd fan as well, I too have many CD's, DVDs and videos. My first album was The Division Bell which I was captivated as a child by the song ''Keep Talking''...but back to the pens. I really liked the little bit of information on amber that was really interesting, thanks again :)
@InkquiringMinds
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Ethel! Unfortunately, KZitem made me cut that section out. I'm glad you saw it though! Keep Talking was one of the few PF songs written by Richard Wright and a great song featuring the real Stephen Hawking!
@misswoodhouse5720
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Doug, just looking at your old M800 video because I am kinda tempted to get an M800 now. I don't know whether or not to get the Bock nib or not. I usually go for the medium nibs but the Moonman nib is kinda annoying haha. The Bock looks interesting :)
@InkquiringMinds
3 жыл бұрын
I have a Bock in my M800 Amber. That nib made the rounds of three or four pens before it came back to the M800. After much smoothing and flossing it is now great. It is better, even with all the effort, than the Moonman nib. My other M800s have PenBBS nibs in them.
@misswoodhouse5720
3 жыл бұрын
@@InkquiringMinds Hi Doug, interesting, I may need to invest in the Bock nib version...but oh oh which colour to buy the blue is pretty but not enough green pens in my life, yet the purple/pinky one would be cute haha. Oh, wait for it......the amber the depth is amazing :)
@InkquiringMinds
3 жыл бұрын
@@misswoodhouse5720 The Amber is the most translucent of the four.
@64ftContraBombarde
4 жыл бұрын
Strange, my M800 (Moonman nib) takes standard international no problem. Nice secure fit. I have a Jinhao converter in it now as the supplied converter rattled too much.
@InkquiringMinds
4 жыл бұрын
I'm sure I said the M800 takes standard international. At least, I put it in the measurements section.
@tereaplant
4 жыл бұрын
Hello Doug. I have the same pen but I am in love with clear feeds. So I put a clear feed in and a cheap medium nib (both purchased from Ebay) in my pen and it's working. I love seeing the ink flow from the cartridge into the feed. The nib size is a #5 I believe. Size 6 wouldn't fit the feed collar with the clear feed in it. Anyway I love it. You might also like this modification too!
@InkquiringMinds
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info! Terea! I don't think I could bear a #5 nib in a M800 though! :)
@tereaplant
4 жыл бұрын
@@InkquiringMinds LOL! Be strong! You never know until you try it. The nib I'm using is the wingsung one that's everywhere on Ebay. Take care!
@mlkysdq
4 жыл бұрын
what a great voice to hear. good to find out a fountain pen review covering liberal arts.
@InkquiringMinds
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Melchizedek!
@lucm6476
4 жыл бұрын
Imagine that i'm still waiting for the Bock version that i ordered back in January...
@InkquiringMinds
4 жыл бұрын
It really all depends on the vendor. I've found that even though esybuy is a little more expensive that others on Etsy or eBay, the shipping is excellent.. even now! Some of the other ebay sellers, not so much. I hope you get it soon Luc. And, BTW, thank you AGAIN for the two Penbbs fine nibs featured in this video. They are both fabulous, but the first one I put in the Galaxy M800 is the best of my entire collection of Penbbs fine nibs. Stellar!
@Benny_M_1922
3 жыл бұрын
Hi, I want to buy a Jowo EF nib #6 or #5; can you suggest a chinese pen that accept it ? Or maybe a Moonman with Bock nib is the same? Sorry for my english Bye!
@Raul1971xxx
4 жыл бұрын
Wish you where here.. From Pink Floyd.. Great song..👍👍 And the most famous is: Another brick in the wall.
@InkquiringMinds
4 жыл бұрын
We're just two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl, year after year! I could only play 1 minute and 22 seconds of WYWH before the full weight of the KZitem copyright police landed on my video.
@Raul1971xxx
4 жыл бұрын
@@InkquiringMinds Yes, KZitem becames too fool with their Copyrights.. 😡
@InkquiringMinds
4 жыл бұрын
@@Raul1971xxx As they correctly observe "And just HOW much do we charge you to post your videos on OUR platform?" LOL
@Raul1971xxx
4 жыл бұрын
@@InkquiringMinds Yes..
@MrBestBeatlesFan1
4 жыл бұрын
i paid for my purple m800 with bock nib (from Ebay) $39. It was just a pen, no box. And the bock nib on mine is buttery smooth, though I use it on a cheap paper. I love the pen so much i am considering the amber version.
@InkquiringMinds
4 жыл бұрын
I'm glad yours is so nice! I"m going to work on this Bock to see if it will improve in another pen.
@neilcam
4 жыл бұрын
Doug! Stop forcing me to buy an M800 (Galaxy)! 😉 Must admit though I prefer medium to broad nibs, so hopefully I'll eventually able to find one with a medium Bock.
@InkquiringMinds
4 жыл бұрын
LOL. I wouldn't hold my breath for a medium Bock nib from Moonman. You could always buy an M800 with a Moonman nib and put your own Bock medium on it.
@neilcam
4 жыл бұрын
@@InkquiringMinds yep, I had to do the same with my Jinhao 159 where I put a broad JoWo nib in. It's now my best pen by a mile.
@MrCabimero
3 жыл бұрын
@@InkquiringMinds Sorry if I missed this in the video. Is the Bock a #6? I would rather just but the whole nib unit, screw it in and be done with it. I just got my pen today and the Bock F writes beautifully BUT I am a lover of wider lines.
@MrCabimero
3 жыл бұрын
@@InkquiringMinds PS Love your reviews. They are informative and somehow very relaxing!
@InkquiringMinds
3 жыл бұрын
@@MrCabimero Thank you so much!!
@Raul1971xxx
4 жыл бұрын
I think... I am gonna need some Amber... ✌️😊😉
@InkquiringMinds
4 жыл бұрын
I think you do Raul! :)
@Raul1971xxx
4 жыл бұрын
@@InkquiringMinds 🤣🤣
@InkyRocks
4 жыл бұрын
Hey Douglas--to add to your comprehensive amber info (which was awesome), most amber you buy with insects in it are basically copal pressed around modern insects. There is also a lovely red and green amber from Mexico. Mohs hardness on amber is very low which makes it scratch easily, so store it away as dust has quartz in it and even dusting it will scratch it. There, more than you ever wanted to know about amber! Good thing your lovely collection is not made of real amber!
@InkquiringMinds
4 жыл бұрын
LOL @ Inky.Rocks! That's very cool, thanks! There is so much fascinating information about amber that I didn't include. My video was already over 30 minutes and I had to cut cut cut! Thanks for this.
@pnmoura
4 жыл бұрын
Hello Mr. Douglas. Another great video... Where do you bought that penbss nib (waverly)? Keep up the good work. Best regards from Portugal!
@InkquiringMinds
4 жыл бұрын
Hello Mr. Pedro! Thank you so much! The two Penbbs waverly nibs I put in both my M800 Galaxy and M800 Amber were given to me by viewer Luc M. (THANKS LUC!) But, you can get them from PenBBS's official Etsy store and sometimes on eBay. Look for the "Penbbs fine nib charm". On Etsy they are only $5. More on eBay.
@Soul_Watcher
Жыл бұрын
8:28 I love amber as well. But to be clear this acrylic is amber colored to appear like amber but it is not actually amber, correct? Unless I missed something very important, Doug?
@InkquiringMinds
Жыл бұрын
Yeah it is acrylic of course. Not REAL amber.
@YoYo-mp2tn
3 жыл бұрын
do none of them fit a penbbs converter? I also thought of maybe converting it to an eyedropper. Really nice pen.
@InkquiringMinds
3 жыл бұрын
You can't use the M800 as an eyedropper because the barrel isn't sealed and the end of the section is metal. The only other pens I've found that fits a Penbbs converter is some Parker pens like the Parker 45 and some Hongdian.
@YoYo-mp2tn
3 жыл бұрын
@@InkquiringMinds Thanks!
@teresaharris-travelbybooks5564
11 ай бұрын
With all of your nice pens, how in the world do you decide which is the best pen in the stable? I've been fortunate enough to only get two nibs I didn't like; one I swapped, and one I got tuned. Although I've discovered that broad nibs are just not for me.
@InkquiringMinds
11 ай бұрын
The ones the just stay inked all the time and make my handwriting look nice.
@keithwhitney7491
4 жыл бұрын
Amber has still eluded me. I got the green version, and it is a great pen. (I too might pay for a Jowo nib, still rather easily acquired for far less than the Moonman people add to the price. (I suspect they face a high tariff getting the Bock nibs into China. I was looking forward to your review of the Bock nib, because I have not found the brand to be as consistent. But I ache with envy that you got the amber! :)
@InkquiringMinds
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Keith Whitney!
@zenink2654
4 жыл бұрын
I once thought I might like to be a lion tamer, as well,... But then there are all the lions!
@InkquiringMinds
4 жыл бұрын
LMAO!!! Start with banking.
@zenink2654
4 жыл бұрын
@@InkquiringMinds I ultimately gave it up to pursue my true passions, developing my own original silly walk, and climbing both peaks of Kilimanjaro, this, much to the disappointment of my Dad, who had hoped I'd work in the family business, and take over one of the Similar Pet Shoppes, probably the one in Notlob! No way!!! At least I didn't turn out like my uncle. He wanted to be a lumberjack, but he ended up working at a little breakfast place, serving baked beans Spam, Spam, Spam, and Spam! He eventually retired to that hermit community over by the rocks.
@passthebutter3
3 жыл бұрын
Did you use the penbbs feed or keep the moonman one? I’m not sure what I’ll do with my replacement feed (if it fits).
@InkquiringMinds
3 жыл бұрын
The Moonman. PenBBS feeds do not fit other pens.
@halitcorlu3514
19 күн бұрын
Hi Doug, i am wondering if Kaigelu long knife nib is compatible with the M800?"
@InkquiringMinds
19 күн бұрын
Yes. I have one in it right now.
@halitcorlu3514
19 күн бұрын
@@InkquiringMinds i already have a bock nib version in amber, and i am going to buy a new M800 in galaxy with moonman nib and a long blade nib.. thank you for the answer ❤
@sbornot2b
3 жыл бұрын
So if I get the version with the Bock, I could swap in a Bock 1.1 nib, would that be correct? And would there be any 1.1 options for the Moonman nib version?
@InkquiringMinds
3 жыл бұрын
The only compatibility issue between the Bock version and the Moonman version is the nib unit and converter. They are not interchangeable because of the threads and the converter size. The nibs themselves are friction fit #6.
@keithwhitney7491
4 жыл бұрын
My M800 Moonman nib was incredibly smooth (no review of reverse writing, etc.)
@InkquiringMinds
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Keith!
@ChrisWMan1
9 ай бұрын
Can anyone tell me what the penholder in the upper left background at 3:57 is?
@InkquiringMinds
9 ай бұрын
That came with a custom made calligraphy pen I got for Xmas three years ago.
@w.j.m.91
4 жыл бұрын
Do I understand this correctly that M800 accepts both Moonman housing and the Bock housing, despite the fact that they are threaded differently?
@InkquiringMinds
4 жыл бұрын
No. The Moonman that comes with the Bock nib has a different threading than the M800 that comes with the Moonman nib. The assemblies are not interchangeable.
@user-md6ny2cw8u
10 ай бұрын
In this video, you changed moonmanm m800 bock nib with unit and moonman nib with unit.and another moonman m800 nib swap video, you said imcompatible because of other thread. In this video, how can you do that? Was it compatible in the beginning model but changed?
@InkquiringMinds
10 ай бұрын
Moonman sold two versions of the M800; one with a Moonman nib and one with a Bock nib. The Bock nib unit has a screw threading consistent with Bock and incompatible with Moonman. They made a different section thread to accommodate the Bock version.
@storge306
2 ай бұрын
Please ignore me. I am just commenting for my own reference. You solved the issue I am having: I purchased an M800 with a standard Moonman nib/unit. Later, I tried to retrofit a Bock nib unit into the pen and it wouldn't fit. Now I know why - As you said; Moonman produced two different threads / two different sections for the M800 and I would need the section produced specifically for the Bock nib unit. Thank you!
@tobymulder196
3 жыл бұрын
Where can I get some amber, I’m feeling kinda puny. Another enjoyable experience from your channel.
@InkquiringMinds
3 жыл бұрын
You can get the M800 Amber in either the Bock nib or the Moonman nib from esybuy on Etsy or many shops on eBay.
@garylangford6755
3 жыл бұрын
Would a penbbs nib/feed fit into the moonman pens?
@InkquiringMinds
3 жыл бұрын
The Penbbs nib fits a Moonman feed... that's what is in two of my three M800s. But the Penbbs feed will not work in a Moonman.
@garylangford6755
3 жыл бұрын
@@InkquiringMinds thanks so much. I'll buy some penbbs nibs to replace my moonman nibs. I don't like how largw the moonman nibs appear. And they are stiff as nails
@phillipbuscemi4177
4 жыл бұрын
Doug, Thanks!! Good info on the nib units!! Your Amber pen is very nice looking with the blending of the different colors!! I had a similar experience with the amber 800 with the Moonman nib 2 cancelled orders. I had reservations on the cost of the Bock nib upgrade vs the std moonman nib. So i ended up with 3 of the 800's in the moonman nib for less money then 2 with the Bock nib. Blue,Purple & Green. You have me very curious about the penbbs nib... you find that nib most enjoyable to use out of the three? The M800 is such a comfortable pen. Doug the Green is great looking for a Green pen and the Purple is an attention grabber! Good Luck with your Choice Purple or maybe Green...🤔😁 Stay Healthy & Safe!!!
@InkquiringMinds
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, phillip! Yes, the Penbbs waverly nibs have become my favourite to the point that every other nib I try that isn't a Penbbs fine, mini-fude, is disappointing. The only two nibs that I like along side them are my Pilot e95s and Sheaffer Targa gold nibs. You can get the Penbbs fine mini-fude (waverly) nibs for $5 in a nib charm at the official Penbbs Etsy store, or for a little more, on eBay.
@phillipbuscemi4177
4 жыл бұрын
Douglas Rathbun Congrats on the arrival on the M800 in Amber... it looks stellar. Thanks for the info on the penbbs nibs. It is appreciated. Phil
@bernardog.141
Жыл бұрын
estimado amigo: Gracias por su video, me ha parecido muy interesante. Me gustaría preguntar dónde puedo encontrar el plumin bbs. Gracias ----------------------- Dear Friend: Thank you for your video, I found it very interesting. I would like to ask where I can find the bbs nib. Thank you
@InkquiringMinds
Жыл бұрын
Hi Bernardo! Puede obtener puntas individuales de Penbbs en la tienda oficial de Penbbs en Etsy aquí: www.etsy.com/shop/PENBBSOfficialStore?ref=usf_2020§ion_id=25726322
@bernardog.141
Жыл бұрын
@@InkquiringMinds gracias!
@amoryblaine1102
3 жыл бұрын
Will it take a shimdt/ jinhao converter?Stock nib version..
@InkquiringMinds
3 жыл бұрын
The Bock nib version takes standard international. The Moonman nib version takes the Jinhao/HongDian Chinese standard.
@santauxia
3 жыл бұрын
Have you tried cartridges and converters from jinhao in that pen??? Would they fit?? If so please advice
@InkquiringMinds
3 жыл бұрын
You have to be more specific as to which Jinhao converter as they use several different sizes. This Moonman M800 has a Bock nib and the converter is standard international.
@santauxia
3 жыл бұрын
@@InkquiringMinds Good enough, I should receive today my M800. Thanks for the reply
@UndeadCrabstick
Жыл бұрын
In Latvian mythology the Mother of Seas fell in love with a mortal man. Our thunder god was angry at this and struck the man, so the Mother of Seas wept. Amber was thought to be her tears by the ancient Latvian tribes. It was also used instead of coin since amber is abundant at our coast.
@stargazer1359
4 жыл бұрын
Bette Davis and a beautiful pen.....Sir Doug, you have gone too far. 😹
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