Wow, so they are still getting students to use a fountain pen in Germany? That's terrific! There's nothing nicer to write with than a good fountain pen.

Thank you for the feedback on Lamy. It sounds like it might be a good travelling pen (especially the plastic one, in case I lose it - I'd be pretty angry with myself if I lost my MB or Duofold).

I got a MB fountain pen and a ball point for my birthday many years ago too - and I lost the fountain pen (bummer). I still have the ball point though - as I'm not keen on ball points, it stayed at home, so it hasn't had the opportunity to get lost.

As for the line on your Meisterstuck being a bit thick, I *think* (don't quote me on this) you can have the nib replaced.