Hey all, need some advise on what model rollerball kit I should try to make for my M-I-L. I have never made one of these kits before. She like to use her Mont Blanc pen but she says it is messy to use and would like a rollerball. Which model out there do you guys suggest I try?? And also provide any tips along with your suggestion for that particular pen. Thanks guys.
MIL wants a rollerball pen!
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sbell111
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Do you like your MIL?
rherrell
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Now THAT'S funny!
airrat
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A Baron would give you quite a few choices of kit platings. Either a Jr. Gent or Statesmans would be good too. They can cost you a little more.
I would suggest throwing out the Hauser refill that comes with them and get a quality Schmidt or another. Some of the members here have or had some for sale.
That is if you like her.
I would suggest throwing out the Hauser refill that comes with them and get a quality Schmidt or another. Some of the members here have or had some for sale.
That is if you like her.
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monkeynutz
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One of the wider-body kits would give you more room for explosives...
redfishsc
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Ditto on the kits with Hausers. Use the Hauser to mix your epoxy for gluing your tubes, not for writing with.
Most ladies that want a rollerball either pick the Baron, Sedona (both from Arizona Silhouette), or the "Zen" with the magnetic cap (my personal favorite though I refuse to call it a "zen").
I recommend against the Jr Gent for one reason ONLY for ladies: the Baron looks identical but is smaller and more "small hand friendly". Otherwise the Jr Gent is a fine pen, just a bit bigger and bulkier.
Most ladies that want a rollerball either pick the Baron, Sedona (both from Arizona Silhouette), or the "Zen" with the magnetic cap (my personal favorite though I refuse to call it a "zen").
I recommend against the Jr Gent for one reason ONLY for ladies: the Baron looks identical but is smaller and more "small hand friendly". Otherwise the Jr Gent is a fine pen, just a bit bigger and bulkier.
rlharding
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I would suggest putting a new nib in the montblanc and doing what is needed to stop it running ink.
Buzz
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My vote is for the Baron or Sedona. Of the two, the Sedona is probably more popular with the ladies, being a little more "decorative".
stolicky
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I made my MIL a Sterling Silver Sedona using the Persian Turquoise true stone, both from AS. She really liked it.
The only thing about the stone is that it makes a fairly heavy pen.
Good luck.
The only thing about the stone is that it makes a fairly heavy pen.
Good luck.
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monkeynutz
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I made my MIL a pen. Figured it would be a good way to hide the body. She checked pretty bad on the ends when I put her up to dry...