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Originally Posted by x29saab
I bought a Montblanc specifically because it was expensive and somewhat delicate. I could not think of a better way to work on my penmanship which was tragic at the time. Spent the last year working on it and now my penmanship has improved tremendously. Could I have done it with a less expensive pen? Certainly. Would I have? No.
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I did the same thing, but only sort of. I've used MB ballpoints and rollerballs for several years, and wanted to try out the fountain pen experience. I got a cheap Twisbi and it's alright, but a bit skippy. Last week I decided to jump into a deeper part of the pool. I didn't get an MB as they don't sit quite right for me, and ended up getting a Pelikan M800.
The experience at Barcelona's Central de la Estilografica was amazing! The store is bigger than the average Rolex boutique, and they carry pens ranging from 20-1500 Euros. I tried several Pelikan models and nibs and they swapped the exact nib I wanted onto the pen body I wanted. Never having used a pen that feels just right, it was so darn pleasurable. Frictionless fine nib that felt almost like painting. I'm going to ink it up later today
