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Old 01-17-2012, 06:45 AM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Lightbulb What do you want....

I would like to put an open invitation out there to all members and visitors to share your ideas on what you would like to see for new pen designs ( Metal parts ) or any product,item or gadget that would make live easier.

I will put the money and time behind it to develop the products and then make it available to all and it will be MADE IN THE USA and no middle man will be involved. Manufacturing will be done on my Swiss CNC at the Alpharetta, GA location.

This offer is also for individuals and companies who would like to have a custom/exclusive design that will only available to them. They will have all the rights to that design. There will be minimum quantity requirements and conditions.

Remember not all ideas will become products but please feel free to post here,phone or pm me with your ideas and suggestions.


If you want to send a drawing of a concept or an idea please send an email to idea@lazerlinez.com
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Old 01-17-2012, 07:05 AM   #2 (permalink)
 
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I'd like to see an affordable convertible kit available. Easy on the 'bling' and still pleasing to the eye.

Now I know made in the USA and affordable don't really go hand-in-hand...but I can dream.




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Old 01-17-2012, 08:17 AM   #3 (permalink)
 
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Let me start this thing out by saying that I think your products are great. I just wish I could afford to do more of them. I would like to see something with a "Fishermans" motiff on it...something to do with fishing. You have hunting down pretty good. Or you could do something that has either turkey tracks or deer tracks on them. Make black barrels and have the tracks in either bright red or orange. Or you could do a white barrel and have the MIA/POW emblem in black on it. You could take this one step further by putting the Viet Nam service medal on one side and the MIA/POW emblem on the other side. I kind of think that any of these would sell.

I also think that "Made in the USA" and the word "affordable" can go hand in hand.
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Old 01-17-2012, 08:33 AM   #4 (permalink)
 
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Now I know made in the USA and affordable don't really go hand-in-hand...but I can dream.

That is about to change, the Made in the USA kits that will be available from me would be priced in the mid $20 to low $30 for two piece kits and $15 - mid $20 for the single Barrel kits.

The new kits will available retailers who can buy at wholesale price.

My goal is to have 10 new kits by the end of the year. All made in the USA. I have and are still busy to streamline the process to make it very competitive with the other kits available.
All refills, nibs, and mechanisms will be Schmidt or Bock in Germany - nibs
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Old 01-17-2012, 09:33 AM   #5 (permalink)
 
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Clips for kitless pens. Specifically gold (Preferably TN) clips. I would love one that is shaped like this.

http://www.indy-pen-dance.com/images/P/clipsilver.jpg
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Old 01-17-2012, 09:35 AM   #6 (permalink)
 
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I really look forward to having so many new styles to choose from and made in USA to boot!

Since you are planning to make so many new styles, I would like to see a more slender fountain pen/rollerball. Slimmer than Jr Gents and Barons. Perhaps the diameter of CSUSA's Americana (or thereabouts). There seems to be very little selection in that size. I don't know if it's because there generally isn't enough interest or because people just don't like the currently available choices. I would think since many people (especially women) prefer the size of a slimline or streamline, perhaps a smaller diameter rollerball/fountain would appeal more to them than the Baron, Sedona and Jr. Gent sized pens.

(And preferably no pens that you have to cut tenons on or leave part of the brass tube exposed) :)

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Clips for kitless pens. Specifically gold (Preferably TN) clips. I would love one that is shaped like this.

http://www.indy-pen-dance.com/images/P/clipsilver.jpg
Ditto - clips in several designs would be nice.
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Hi Constant,
I'd like to see a dedicated and as slim as possible click pencil with the Schmidt 2006 or 2007 pencil mechanism.
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Old 01-17-2012, 11:37 AM   #9 (permalink)
 
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I'm been hoping for a soccer themed inlay kit for quite a while. No one has one as of yet. You'd corner the market!
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Old 01-17-2012, 12:11 PM   #10 (permalink)
 
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I request a selection of clips that are well suited for "hidden clip" mounting configuration. Also these same style clips to be mounted so the ring will show, with a selection of finish diameters offered. High end plating. I am looking forward to all that will be forthcoming! I believe our trade (or hobby or profession or obsession) is about to take a major leap forward. Thanks too many!
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