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00pumpkin · 25 January 2011, 04:06 AM

Newbie here...

On a Mont Blanc, can you swith a ball-point to a roller ball by simply changing the refil or are the housings made differently? Just got a Meisterstuck and thought about trying out both to see what I like better.

Noonan · 25 January 2011, 04:08 AM

The housing is different. Ballpoint will use a twist mechanism, rollerball models use a cap like a fountain pen would. The refills are not interchangeable.

00pumpkin · 25 January 2011, 07:06 AM

Whats the most preferred style?

Noonan · 25 January 2011, 07:13 AM

I'd say it's purely a case of personal preference. The ink in a rollerball is more fluid and writes a wetter line but that can cause smudging, especially for left-handed writers. Also due to the ink, a rollerball will require less pressure on the paper to lay a consistent line.

My preference between the two would be a ballpoint. No concerns of losing/breaking the pen cap and the more gel-like ink in the refills are less likely to dry up if you don't use it for a while.

MoonDogJerry · 25 January 2011, 08:56 AM

MonteVerde makes a roller ball replacement that fits the MB BP.

00pumpkin · 26 January 2011, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MoonDogJerry

MonteVerde makes a roller ball replacement that fits the MB BP.

Good find! Thanks, that gets me the best of both worlds.

Timpala · 26 January 2011, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Noonan

I'd say it's purely a case of personal preference. The ink in a rollerball is more fluid and writes a wetter line but that can cause smudging, especially for left-handed writers. Also due to the ink, a rollerball will require less pressure on the paper to lay a consistent line.

My preference between the two would be a ballpoint. No concerns of losing/breaking the pen cap and the more gel-like ink in the refills are less likely to dry up if you don't use it for a while.

Those points are exactly my experience as well.

I write fairly heavy and my LeGrand rollerball skips quite a bit. I can never seem to write anything curving, like an "s". Straight lines seem fine. If I barely touch the paper it is much better performing.

My Starwalker ballpoint is completely different. It feels like a "normal" pen and is great for me. There is also the convenience factor of not having a two piece pen.

TattooedGQ · 26 January 2011, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by MoonDogJerry

MonteVerde makes a roller ball replacement that fits the MB BP.

Yup!! I use them and they're pretty good.

Lion · 26 January 2011, 02:33 AM

Careful Dustin, if you hang around here too long you will end up buying and using a fountain pen and then there is no going back!!!

00pumpkin · 28 January 2011, 12:38 AM

Anybody tried this gel refills that fit the MB BP? Any problems with them leaking out? Drying out?

wach16 · 30 January 2011, 10:00 AM

I just purchased a MB Generation rollerball. Does anyone know which Monteverde ballpoint refill would fit this? Thanks in advance!

Zed Homme · 30 January 2011, 04:34 PM

Im a lefty who recently got into rollerballs. The smudge factor is minimal and the trade off for smoother writing is a big plus for me. Unfortunately, I think a rollerball cartridge in a bp pen will dry out fast as one cannot cap the pen....

m5blitzer · 31 January 2011, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Lion

Careful Dustin, if you hang around here too long you will end up buying and using a fountain pen and then there is no going back!!!

Yes, fountain pen, Yes!

Shangas · 31 January 2011, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Lion

Careful Dustin, if you hang around here too long you will end up buying and using a fountain pen and then there is no going back!!!

Come to the Dark Side.

...We have ink.

Lion · 31 January 2011, 02:05 PM

As Shahan said there are many choices of ink colors you can buy and use with fountain pens over RB's and BP's!!!
Jump in the water's fine.....

25 January 2011, 04:06 AM	#1
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25 January 2011, 07:06 AM	#3
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26 January 2011, 02:33 AM	#9
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Careful Dustin, if you hang around here too long you will end up buying and using a fountain pen and then there is no going back!!! __________________ 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!!!

28 January 2011, 12:38 AM	#10
00pumpkin "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Dustin Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 1,976	Anybody tried this gel refills that fit the MB BP? Any problems with them leaking out? Drying out? __________________ 16710, 116520, 216570, 116610LV

25 January 2011, 04:08 AM	#2
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	The housing is different. Ballpoint will use a twist mechanism, rollerball models use a cap like a fountain pen would. The refills are not interchangeable.

25 January 2011, 07:13 AM	#4
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	I'd say it's purely a case of personal preference. The ink in a rollerball is more fluid and writes a wetter line but that can cause smudging, especially for left-handed writers. Also due to the ink, a rollerball will require less pressure on the paper to lay a consistent line. My preference between the two would be a ballpoint. No concerns of losing/breaking the pen cap and the more gel-like ink in the refills are less likely to dry up if you don't use it for a while.

30 January 2011, 10:00 AM	#11
wach16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: Boston, MA Watch: 228239, PAM00684 Posts: 2,116	I just purchased a MB Generation rollerball. Does anyone know which Monteverde ballpoint refill would fit this? Thanks in advance!

30 January 2011, 04:34 PM	#12
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	Im a lefty who recently got into rollerballs. The smudge factor is minimal and the trade off for smoother writing is a big plus for me. Unfortunately, I think a rollerball cartridge in a bp pen will dry out fast as one cannot cap the pen....

31 January 2011, 02:05 PM	#15
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	As Shahan said there are many choices of ink colors you can buy and use with fountain pens over RB's and BP's!!! Jump in the water's fine..... __________________ 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!!!

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