Cigar Americana

[Smitty37]

Dayacom offers what they call the Cigar Americana which is a Cigar Style kit that comes in both Fountain and Rollerball configuration. It's appearance is pretty much like other cigar style pens.

The thing that is a little different is that both the fountain and rollerball use ink cartridges or can have a converter installed and be filled from a bottle.

They are available in 24K Gold and Chrome.

Which, if any, of these would you be likely to buy if I offered them for sale.

Please select all that you would be likely to buy and the price range you'd be willing to pay to help me determine if I should add this to my inventory.

 

[skiprat]

I'd like ( and voted for ) a Chrome FP and RB. I'd like to see a picture to see how well they match as a set.
Price tends to be indicative of quality so I voted for more than $15. But of course, just because I voted for that price wouldn't mean they would increase the quality to match the price.
I'd rather pay more for good stuff than less for poor stuff.

 

[ed4copies]

Be aware, Smitty. Similar were available years ago, they had metal on metal threads. Not trying to discourage you, just go in with your eyes open!!

Ed

 

[Smitty37]

Might be the same

I wouldn't be surprised if these are the same kits and I really have not checked anything about them yet, I only know that the cigar style seem to be fairly popular and they do hold pretty well to the style. If I try them it will be with a small order first.

 

[Dale Lynch]

Timberbits sells the cigar americana $8.I've put one together as well.They are a good little pen.I made the chrome fountain version.The metal on metal threads don't hold well by themselves,you need the O-rings for the cap to have a solid hold.The black accent bands have a flat black textured appearance.To mach the O-rings I guess.Quality of machining and chrome plating is excellent.

Like I said they are good little pens.Great for those who have dainty hands.If the issues with the threads and accent rings were fixed it would become a great little pen.

 

[blade.white]

I like the kits pretty well, except for the plastic nib on the RB. The kit itself is short after completetion, too short for a converter pump. You are basicly stuck with disposable refills. If you buy some 10 inch 10mm tubes, you could lenghten the kit. I have used the long tube from a cigar kit but it is still not long enough for the converter pumps. I get mine from Timberbits for around $8 a kit. My favorite part about the kits is the o-ring which I feel secures the cap better.

 

[Smitty37]

Not this one.

It is metal on metal threads so I've crossed it off the list.