workinforwood
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I was just having some fun in the shop. I bought this Reynolds rocket pen for around $100 at a show several years ago. It's the first USA ball point pen and made in 1888 I think. They sold thousands but it was a total flop, was supposed to last 15 yrs with ink but rarely lasted a day before it all leaked into your pocket :biggrin:. Kinda like a skiprat pen :tongue:
Anyhow what I really loved was the capless cap feature. It's a real bugger to pull off. Mine slides nice and easy just like the original but it has a bit of slop and doesn't stay completely tight when in open mode like the original. I certainly have deep respect for the people that had to hand machine every one of these back then.
Anyhow what I really loved was the capless cap feature. It's a real bugger to pull off. Mine slides nice and easy just like the original but it has a bit of slop and doesn't stay completely tight when in open mode like the original. I certainly have deep respect for the people that had to hand machine every one of these back then.