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DRMOVIE1 · 24 July 2010, 01:10 PM

I am deciding between the ballpoint and the fine point, is it completly personal preference? Is one better then the other?

any input would be appreciated

(i will be getting the rubberized version)

Bisquitlips · 24 July 2010, 01:39 PM

When you say fine point are you speaking of a fountain pen or perhaps the fine liner felt tipped?

DRMOVIE1 · 24 July 2010, 01:40 PM

fine liner. it is tipped with felt? what does that mean

2careless · 24 July 2010, 01:54 PM

Really suggest you goto the shop and see for yourself first.
My understanding is that fineliner starwalker can use the refill for rollerballs so you do have an alternative if you find that you don't like the felt tips.
One major difference is that for ballpens, they come in one single piece and for rollerballs/fineliners, they come in cap and barrel - 2 pieces. It really boils down to personal preferences.

DRMOVIE1 · 24 July 2010, 02:00 PM

When you say felt tip what do you mean? i breifly tried both and i didnt notice the fine liner had a felt tip?

2careless · 24 July 2010, 02:14 PM

It may not be felt but definitely it's not a ball tip. As long as you're happy with the performance then to each their own.

tkc324 · 24 July 2010, 03:34 PM

I would go with fountain. I feel foutain pens has improved my penmanship... its so delightful to write with fountain pens...

Lion · 25 July 2010, 11:13 PM

If you are going to go with the fineliner as Kai said that would be the way to go because you can use the rollerball refills. Also the cap does post by screwing onto the barrel!!!

Bisquitlips · 25 July 2010, 11:45 PM

Yep! The Fineliner does have a felt material at the point and they do also swap out for the roller ball refills. It is the best of both worlds if you don't want a FP.

I have owned them and they are nice, but always went back to the FP.

You can Google up lots of information on the FL.

yankeefist · 26 July 2010, 02:20 AM

I prefer roller ball, but that is just my preference. I am a lefty, so fountain pens smear too much for me. I like the thick line of a roller ball.

Lion · 31 July 2010, 08:01 AM

DRMOVIE1, I own the rubberized Starwalker in the ball point and rollerball versions. I prefer the rollerball because I like the way the ink flows!!!

nickriebe · 31 July 2010, 11:06 PM

Either the rollerball or FP is my preference! Love them both! :)

RPB · 8 August 2010, 07:42 AM

Hi all :)
Just got me the Starwalker felt pen! Black mystery model.
Wow! Well impressed. Can't wait to use it "properly" lol

Lion · 8 August 2010, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPB

Hi all :)
Just got me the Starwalker felt pen! Black mystery model.
Wow! Well impressed. Can't wait to use it "properly" lol

Congrats on your new pen.....enjoy to the max!!!

DRMOVIE1 · 26 August 2010, 06:19 PM

Got my starwalker last week. Thank you all for the information, went with the fine liner.

Very heavy, and smooth pen. The cap twisting on and off securly reminds me of a german car door.

DRMOVIE1 · 26 August 2010, 06:21 PM

ps anybody wanna leme know how to shrink pics..?

yankeefist · 26 August 2010, 09:09 PM

Why shrink them? They both look great. Sweet combo!

Zed Homme · 27 August 2010, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yankeefist

I prefer roller ball, but that is just my preference. I am a lefty, so fountain pens smear too much for me. I like the thick line of a roller ball.

+1

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPB

Hi all :)
Just got me the Starwalker felt pen! Black mystery model.
Wow! Well impressed. Can't wait to use it "properly" lol

That's the same pen I got a few weeks ago! I love mine, enjoy it... :)

RPB · 27 August 2010, 05:54 AM

Now I have had chance to write with this regularly, I do like the FL. But, it does seem to have "worn" and so can be thick on one side and write thinner if you turn the pen around. I bought a rollerball refill and I have tried that twice, but it seems to be very thin and scratchy when writing??? Not at all like smooth and "flowing" if you see what I mean? It was a Medium rollerball as well so at the moment I do not like the rollerball.
Maybe I have not used it enough, LOL.
Anyway, I got my eye on the Mark Twain! Haha, I wish. Wow.

Lion · 27 August 2010, 09:54 PM

I too own the rubber and lattice MontBlanc Starwalker in both the ball point pen and roller ball. I'm using the fine refills and do not have a problem at all...maybe you have a bad refill!!!

DRMOVIE1 · 29 August 2010, 05:16 AM

Anybody prefer the "black mystery" starwalkers over the rubber / platinum? and why

brady · 1 September 2010, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRMOVIE1

Anybody prefer the "black mystery" starwalkers over the rubber / platinum? and why

Bump on this - I am going through a similar decision, although I am looking at it from the rubber / plat or the resin. The rubber is more comfortable to me but I'm not sure how it will stand the test of time. I can picture fingernail prints and other imperfections starting to appear pretty quickly. Anyone have long-term test results?

andrew79 · 1 September 2010, 10:20 AM

congrats.... my fineliner with the gmt iic... a great match for one another.....

Zed Homme · 1 September 2010, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRMOVIE1

Anybody prefer the "black mystery" starwalkers over the rubber / platinum? and why

I ended up picking the black mystery over the rubber lattice pen from mb. I can't say anything definitive, I just liked the look more. I guess in my opinion the bm seemed a bit more exotic to me, but then again, I'm very new to this pen thing...

DRMOVIE1 · 2 September 2010, 05:46 PM

beautiful fine liner with the GMT!

Lion · 4 September 2010, 02:55 PM

Andrew, what a great pen you have there and the watch isn't to shabby at all!!!

Chris, you have also bought a fine writing implement and enjoy using it!!!

P.S. If you have caught the bug...your purchases of your pens will be the beginning of a new fascination(Addiction)!!!

Zed Homme · 4 September 2010, 06:23 PM

I've been using my bm for a while and I absolutely love it!

You guys however are making me want a fountain pen. However as a broken wrist lefty, I don't know if it will work for me....

Lion · 4 September 2010, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zed Homme

I've been using my bm for a while and I absolutely love it!

You guys however are making me want a fountain pen. However as a broken wrist lefty, I don't know if it will work for me....

You never know it might just work. I have a dislocated right wrist and have to hold my pens differently to get them to write...so you never know!!!

24 July 2010, 01:10 PM	#1
DRMOVIE1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Beverly Hills Watch: PT/SS YM Posts: 165	Would you guys enlighten me on the Montblanc Starwalker I am deciding between the ballpoint and the fine point, is it completly personal preference? Is one better then the other? any input would be appreciated (i will be getting the rubberized version)

24 July 2010, 01:39 PM	#2
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,501	When you say fine point are you speaking of a fountain pen or perhaps the fine liner felt tipped? __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

25 July 2010, 11:13 PM	#8
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	If you are going to go with the fineliner as Kai said that would be the way to go because you can use the rollerball refills. Also the cap does post by screwing onto the barrel!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

25 July 2010, 11:45 PM	#9
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,501	Yep! The Fineliner does have a felt material at the point and they do also swap out for the roller ball refills. It is the best of both worlds if you don't want a FP. I have owned them and they are nice, but always went back to the FP. You can Google up lots of information on the FL. __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

26 July 2010, 02:20 AM	#10
yankeefist "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bill Location: Bluegrass State Watch: Batman Posts: 309	I prefer roller ball, but that is just my preference. I am a lefty, so fountain pens smear too much for me. I like the thick line of a roller ball. __________________ "Marriage is the chief cause of divorce." GROUCHO MARX

24 July 2010, 01:40 PM	#3
DRMOVIE1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Beverly Hills Watch: PT/SS YM Posts: 165	fine liner. it is tipped with felt? what does that mean

24 July 2010, 01:54 PM	#4
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Really suggest you goto the shop and see for yourself first. My understanding is that fineliner starwalker can use the refill for rollerballs so you do have an alternative if you find that you don't like the felt tips. One major difference is that for ballpens, they come in one single piece and for rollerballs/fineliners, they come in cap and barrel - 2 pieces. It really boils down to personal preferences.

24 July 2010, 02:00 PM	#5
DRMOVIE1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Beverly Hills Watch: PT/SS YM Posts: 165	When you say felt tip what do you mean? i breifly tried both and i didnt notice the fine liner had a felt tip?

24 July 2010, 02:14 PM	#6
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	It may not be felt but definitely it's not a ball tip. As long as you're happy with the performance then to each their own.

24 July 2010, 03:34 PM	#7
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	I would go with fountain. I feel foutain pens has improved my penmanship... its so delightful to write with fountain pens...

31 July 2010, 08:01 AM	#11
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	DRMOVIE1, I own the rubberized Starwalker in the ball point and rollerball versions. I prefer the rollerball because I like the way the ink flows!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

31 July 2010, 11:06 PM	#12
nickriebe "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Nick Location: 3026'23N 8638'41W Watch: out for pirates! Posts: 692	Either the rollerball or FP is my preference! Love them both! :) __________________ ~Nick Riebe~

8 August 2010, 07:42 AM	#13
RPB "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: United Kingdom Watch: V Serial 116710LN Posts: 284	Hi all :) Just got me the Starwalker felt pen! Black mystery model. Wow! Well impressed. Can't wait to use it "properly" lol

26 August 2010, 06:19 PM	#15
DRMOVIE1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Beverly Hills Watch: PT/SS YM Posts: 165	Got my starwalker last week. Thank you all for the information, went with the fine liner. Very heavy, and smooth pen. The cap twisting on and off securly reminds me of a german car door.

26 August 2010, 06:21 PM	#16
DRMOVIE1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Beverly Hills Watch: PT/SS YM Posts: 165	ps anybody wanna leme know how to shrink pics..?

26 August 2010, 09:09 PM	#17
yankeefist "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bill Location: Bluegrass State Watch: Batman Posts: 309	Why shrink them? They both look great. Sweet combo! __________________ "Marriage is the chief cause of divorce." GROUCHO MARX

27 August 2010, 05:54 AM	#19
RPB "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: United Kingdom Watch: V Serial 116710LN Posts: 284	Now I have had chance to write with this regularly, I do like the FL. But, it does seem to have "worn" and so can be thick on one side and write thinner if you turn the pen around. I bought a rollerball refill and I have tried that twice, but it seems to be very thin and scratchy when writing??? Not at all like smooth and "flowing" if you see what I mean? It was a Medium rollerball as well so at the moment I do not like the rollerball. Maybe I have not used it enough, LOL. Anyway, I got my eye on the Mark Twain! Haha, I wish. Wow.

27 August 2010, 09:54 PM	#20
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I too own the rubber and lattice MontBlanc Starwalker in both the ball point pen and roller ball. I'm using the fine refills and do not have a problem at all...maybe you have a bad refill!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

29 August 2010, 05:16 AM	#21
DRMOVIE1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Beverly Hills Watch: PT/SS YM Posts: 165	Anybody prefer the "black mystery" starwalkers over the rubber / platinum? and why

2 September 2010, 05:46 PM	#25
DRMOVIE1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Beverly Hills Watch: PT/SS YM Posts: 165	beautiful fine liner with the GMT!

4 September 2010, 02:55 PM	#26
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Andrew, what a great pen you have there and the watch isn't to shabby at all!!! Chris, you have also bought a fine writing implement and enjoy using it!!! P.S. If you have caught the bug...your purchases of your pens will be the beginning of a new fascination(Addiction)!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

4 September 2010, 06:23 PM	#27
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	I've been using my bm for a while and I absolutely love it! You guys however are making me want a fountain pen. However as a broken wrist lefty, I don't know if it will work for me....

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