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Old 24 September 2011, 09:28 PM   #31
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So I did receive my monteverde gel refill for the BP and I love it.I love the look of the BP mixed with the ink of the RB. Great combo
Also did the same,writes great !!!!BUT,lasts a day or two only .....
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Old 9 July 2012, 04:14 AM   #32
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For me it's a ballpoint. I don't care for most rollers, either too thin and scratchy or to broad and leave a large stroke on today's cheap paper.

A ballpoint is more pasty, easier to control (for me) and I prefer the length. Rollers when capped and too top heavy for me. Most roller refills dry out way before they should.

The MB ballpoints are very smooth and neat writers.

Can you tell I prefer ballpoints??? lololol

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Old 11 July 2012, 05:58 AM   #33
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Have always preferred rollerballs, even to the point i buy a MB fountain pen and then buy a rollerball to go with it, i end up never using the FP.

I have never had a problem with the rollerball refills drying out, but i have always used genuine MB refills and always replace the cap straight after use.

Glad to have found other people on here that like MB pens!
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Old 4 August 2012, 04:48 PM   #34
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I tried 2 rollerballs in the store and both were dried out, the top stays on in the store 24/7 so I guess even when capped they dry out, I went for the BP.
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Old 4 August 2012, 10:15 PM   #35
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I tried 2 rollerballs in the store and both were dried out, the top stays on in the store 24/7 so I guess even when capped they dry out, I went for the BP.
I keep mine capped when not in use and I've yet to have an issue.
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Old 5 August 2012, 11:03 PM   #36
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Have RB, BP and FP from MB

Like most, I find RB to write better but have problem on ink drying out easily even when capped. The writing also became less smooth when it will accidentally fall off from the table. Both my FP are ok but it blots out on inferior paper easily. I also almost always forget to bring along the refill bottle which adds problems when inks of FP run out. Having said all of these, I prefer the BP as it is less hassle, has longer ink life, and can write in any type of paper surface but the writing is less smooth.

Morale of the story: bring more than one type of pen and use MB penholders to store them when you bring along.
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Old 5 August 2012, 11:33 PM   #37
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I use a MB Classique RB and never has it dried out. Not sure why others are having problems.
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Old 15 August 2012, 12:23 PM   #38
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I keep mine capped when not in use and I've yet to have an issue.
Likewise...I have three RB and have never had an issue.
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Old 16 August 2012, 12:00 AM   #39
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The RollerBall is a fantastic pen, though I have the Ballpoint Meisterstuck. I've owned my Meisterstuck BP for 5 months now and I absolutely love it!
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Old 17 August 2012, 02:38 PM   #40
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I have both but I prefer the Rollerball!
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Old 23 August 2012, 12:05 PM   #41
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My MB RB has never dried out in the 3 years that I have had it. Coincidentally, I used it earlier today for the first time in about 6 months and there was not any drying problem. I love the RB.
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Old 27 August 2012, 10:51 AM   #42
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I have been using a RollerBall for over 15 years, love it.
I've had my Mont Blanc RB for 17 years and I still enjoy the way it writes.
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Old 27 August 2012, 11:28 AM   #43
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Roller Ball. It writes effortlessly, but does not last nearly as long. Mine don't seem to dry up, but they do weight less on a scale once done. I keep a 2 pack in my desk drawer. Cartier RB refills last much longer. I use Cartier Pens more now than my Mont blanc lately.
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Old 23 November 2012, 12:29 PM   #44
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Old 30 November 2012, 11:45 PM   #45
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Once again, I suggest for everyone to check out fountain pens...they are amazing to write with and use. But there is a catch.....once you start using them there is no going back!!!
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Old 1 December 2012, 03:35 AM   #46
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Once again, I suggest for everyone to check out fountain pens...they are amazing to write with and use. But there is a catch.....once you start using them there is no going back!!!
Take it easy.....Leo
I have a MB fountain pen but find too messy and it bleeds through my moleskine paper. Just not practical for the way I use my pen I guess.
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Old 1 December 2012, 08:56 AM   #47
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I have a MB fountain pen but find too messy and it bleeds through my moleskine paper. Just not practical for the way I use my pen I guess.
Please give it another attempt...you may be applying too much pressure instead of just letting it glide across the paper. also I use a converter and draw the ink up into it from a bottle...are you using this or a cartridge? I use mine everyday and do not have problems with bleeding whether it be on loose notebook paper or in my Moleskine journal or notebook!!!
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