Short fountain pens.

fuji · Jan 10, 2009

I was at a jewlers today and I saw a beautiful mont blanc fountain pen in black with platinum accents today on sale for $130, however it was quiet small.

I think it was this model
http://www.montblanc.com/products/bl...zart.05029.php

Because of the excellent price and the fact that it was very comftorable I was considering buying it, but I was woundering if it would be incorrect to use such a short pen.

hamish5178 · Jan 10, 2009

What the hell do you mean by incorrect? Anyway, I'd stay away because it uses cartridges, but that's just me.

fuji · Jan 10, 2009

By incorrect I meen should a man not write with such a small pen because it looks very feminin.

ArliHawk` · Jan 10, 2009

It depends on what you are looking for; I like cartridges for convenience.

yfyf · Jan 10, 2009

I have one of these and I really like it. $130 is a bargain for it too.

(I might have the incorrect ****)

fuji · Jan 10, 2009

I will probily go buy it tommorow then. They also had dunhill fountain pens in what I think was celluloid as well as resin, but they were huge, heavy and awkward. They were $200.

JayJay · Jan 10, 2009

They are great, and work well if you keep it in your shirt pocket or your pants pocket.

Cary Grant · Jan 10, 2009

Originally Posted by fuji

By incorrect I meen should a man not write with such a small pen because it looks very feminin.

Holy image crisis Batman! Seriously... the things people worry about...

huy · Jan 10, 2009

If you like it and it's comfortable for you to hold, then buy it.

For $130 it is a good price.

mikeber · Jan 10, 2009

Originally Posted by huy

If you like it and it's comfortable for you to hold, then buy it. For $130 it is a good price.
+1 The size is important only in regard to how it feels in your hand. A pen can be evaluated only when writing with for some time, not by just holding it a min at the store. First it depends on how large your hands are, how you hold the pen and how much pressure you apply when writing. Also important is if you use it posted or unposted. Overall balance is a prime consideration. Check the store's return policy.

Mathew J · Jan 11, 2009

So let me know via PM if they have another one, I have the Chopin and have always been looking for a Mozart to go in my datebook. I am not a MB fan as I feel they are hyped, but the Mozart and Chopin are two I have always liked. Good luck

fuji · Jan 12, 2009

I bought the mont blanc today. It fits perfectly in my hand and isn't too small. I was tempted to buy a dunhill lighter on deep discount, but the fact that I don't smoke meant it wouldn't of had much use.

sjmin209 · Jan 12, 2009

Originally Posted by mikeber

+1
The size is important only in regard to how it feels in your hand. A pen can be evaluated only when writing with for some time, not by just holding it a min at the store. First it depends on how large your hands are, how you hold the pen and how much pressure you apply when writing. Also important is if you use it posted or unposted. Overall balance is a prime consideration. Check the store's return policy.

+several.

Many contemporary fountain pen makers have taken the SUV approach, producing enormous, cumbersome pens that may look good in the case, but work best only for people with fairly large hands.

lee_44106 · Jan 12, 2009

Originally Posted by Cary Grant

Holy image crisis Batman! Seriously... the things people worry about...

the ****. We fear the ****

mikeber · Jan 12, 2009

Originally Posted by sjmin209

+several. Many contemporary fountain pen makers have taken the SUV approach, producing enormous, cumbersome pens that may look good in the case, but work best only for people with fairly large hands.
Many of these (the Limited Editions in particular) are intended for collectors only and will never see a drop of ink.

Short fountain pens.

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