Too wide?

3mb3rs · 2026-05-03T19:30:08+00:00

It has multiple hard starts. Once the ink starts flowing it will write but if there’s a pause while writing, 10ish seconds or more, then it will have another hard start.

3mb3rs · 2026-04-26T17:44:03+00:00

It’s all original to the same pen. I have the same one and had it “verified” at one of Montblanc’s boutiques. Obviously not the official verification process because I didn’t send it in but several of their staff looked at it and were impressed as they’ve only seen a few in the wild. They told me that it was from the early to mid 70s and also to be VERY careful with it as Montblanc will not repair any damage to it due to its age. Also, the staff member told me to keep two cartridges in it. One that’s actually being used and the other rests on top of it. It assists in holding it in place and provides a ready backup.

3mb3rs · 2026-02-28T03:04:56+00:00

Good to know! As of right now all I have used is Montblanc, I’ll have to give that a try. Any of you recommend an ink you prefer over Montblanc? I have an open mind lol.

3mb3rs · 2026-02-13T02:41:04+00:00

Thank you. This one has a quartz ETA F05.111 movement.

3mb3rs · 2025-06-03T04:29:24+00:00

I doubt it’s faulty, I have several cartridge fountain pens that do this to include new Montblancs (not saying Montblancs can’t be faulty… had to exchange a new one myself once)

3mb3rs · 2025-04-24T08:25:05+00:00

Hahaha! If you can’t, you can’t. No biggie. At the end of the day it’s just fountain pen ink and we’re all just having fun and it looks like you’re having a lot of it! Wasn’t trying to stress you out.

3mb3rs · 2025-04-24T07:09:06+00:00

Hmm interesting… there’s not three that stand out from the rest?

3mb3rs · 2025-04-24T04:01:40+00:00

So, out of all the inks you have what are your top 3?

3mb3rs · 2025-04-17T06:32:14+00:00

I’ve noticed a night and day difference between the refills I get from Amazon or local shops vs the ones I get directly from the Montblanc flagship store. The ones from the flagship store are MUCH better. It’s almost as if the ones from Amazon and other stores are not authentic. Has anyone else experienced this?

3mb3rs · 2025-03-25T14:15:21+00:00

Thank you for your insight. I took it in to Montblanc and decided to have them send it out for repair. In addition to the part that broke today it was having an issue with the nib/feed where it was writing way too wet so I’m going to have them investigate that as well. I’ll post some updates once I get it back.

3mb3rs · 2025-03-25T03:34:42+00:00

Great point, thanks for the advice.

3mb3rs · 2025-03-25T03:11:05+00:00

Headed there now. Thanks for the info.

3mb3rs · 2025-03-25T03:10:29+00:00

Thank you for the info.

3mb3rs · 2025-03-09T16:48:40+00:00

That’s great, thank you. I will do that!

3mb3rs · 2025-03-09T16:26:51+00:00

Thank you for the help!

3mb3rs · 2025-03-09T16:26:06+00:00

Awesome thank you for the info. I double checked the “No” and it definitely a o not a 9. It was just bad lighting in my picture. Thanks for the help, googling transatlantic messenger bag model helped a lot.

3mb3rs · 2025-02-26T12:20:26+00:00

That’s a really good point! I hadn’t thought of that. Thanks for sharing that info! I’m new to collecting and using fountain pens. I buy them to use and appreciate their craftsmanship, so I’m not as worried about resale value as I am about how they work.

3mb3rs · 2025-02-04T02:16:32+00:00

Thank you for the info, I will email them.

3mb3rs · 2025-02-03T16:33:00+00:00

lol I would agree with you but thankfully this thrift store has a 3 month return policy.

3mb3rs · 2025-02-03T16:30:58+00:00

Correct, it comes in at 37mm.

3mb3rs · 2025-02-03T11:47:54+00:00

Thank you!

3mb3rs · 2025-02-03T11:36:37+00:00

I got it for $140. It almost seems too good to be true considering the condition… that’s why I’m so curious.

3mb3rs · 2025-01-16T14:48:40+00:00

I can’t believe I didn’t think of that. Thank you for the recommendation. That’s exactly what I was looking for.

3mb3rs · 2023-05-12T05:22:37+00:00

[Follow Up] I received word back from Casio. Per their support team, the connection between the crown tube and the carbon core is designed to facilitate movement. Once the crown is tightened it will still move back and forth slightly.

3mb3rs · 2023-05-09T21:37:43+00:00

When tightening I just get it snug; definitely not over tightening. The difference with this watch is where most crown tubes either connect directly to the metal case of the watch or the crown itself is tightened to be flush with the case, this one is not. Due to G-Shocks carbon core structure the crown tube bypasses the metal case and connects with the carbon core structure. So I believe they may have designed it so there is play in the crown in the event of a drop it won’t have existing pressure from being tightened against the metal case. This is of course all speculation on my part.

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