ed4copies
Local Chapter Manager
I believe I "introduced" the IAP to the Schmidt 9000 refill. Many have agreed with me that this refill will sell pens for you, it writes that smoothly.
HOWEVER, we have also heard others who "swear by" the gel refill. So, we have added over 100 "flavors" of Monteverde refills to try to get closer to "pleasing all the people, all the time". In an effort to educate myself, I have carried a broad gel refill in the sierra twist pen for a week or so.
Conclusion: It writes BEAUTIFULLY----looks like it was written with a fountain pen. And it is VERY smooth.
Concern: Every day or so, I have to take it apart and clean the "ink" off the outside of the nib, otherwise it drops "blobs" as I write. When I do this, the last 3/8" of the nib is covered with ink and (I think) lint from the inside of my pocket. (THE PEN HAS NOT LEAKED, THIS IS MY SHIRT POCKET AND IT WOULD SHOW).
So, I would like input from all of you. How should we "advertise" these refills on Exotics?
Do we clearly state our concerns?
Or is this normal for a gel and all users would expect this as "maintenance"?
Also the ink dries quickly, but I suspect a lefty would smear it, as he writes.
Again----"Normal, don't worry about it" or " You really ought to say that in the description of the refills".
Thanks for your input---I have a lot of "flavors" of refills to try!!
Any others with "characteristics" I should know about???
Ed
HOWEVER, we have also heard others who "swear by" the gel refill. So, we have added over 100 "flavors" of Monteverde refills to try to get closer to "pleasing all the people, all the time". In an effort to educate myself, I have carried a broad gel refill in the sierra twist pen for a week or so.
Conclusion: It writes BEAUTIFULLY----looks like it was written with a fountain pen. And it is VERY smooth.
Concern: Every day or so, I have to take it apart and clean the "ink" off the outside of the nib, otherwise it drops "blobs" as I write. When I do this, the last 3/8" of the nib is covered with ink and (I think) lint from the inside of my pocket. (THE PEN HAS NOT LEAKED, THIS IS MY SHIRT POCKET AND IT WOULD SHOW).
So, I would like input from all of you. How should we "advertise" these refills on Exotics?
Do we clearly state our concerns?
Or is this normal for a gel and all users would expect this as "maintenance"?
Also the ink dries quickly, but I suspect a lefty would smear it, as he writes.
Again----"Normal, don't worry about it" or " You really ought to say that in the description of the refills".
Thanks for your input---I have a lot of "flavors" of refills to try!!
Any others with "characteristics" I should know about???
Ed