Kitless: Fountain pen only?

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putnamm

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Why do I only see "kitless" fountain pens? Is it not possible to make a rollerball or other type of pen from scratch?
 
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mredburn

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The only difference between making a fountain pen and rollerball is the front section. Whether you make a Foutain pen front section or Rollerball Front section/ nosecone,
You can make them so they will interchange as well.
 
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Carl Fisher

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Fountain pen collectors and users are more likely to pay for a custom pen than someone using a rollerball or ballpoint.

I've done plenty of all 3 types but there is definitely more profit to be made with fountain pens.
 

david44

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Just to add to this thread. Selling history 50%! Lilac one completed Wednesday, sold the following Saturday. I can never work out why one pen sells quickly but another goes a year later.
 

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Brooks803

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You see more fountain pens posted mainly bc that's what's in demand. I make rollerballs, ballpoints in twist or click, and dip pens. They all sell, but the biggest draw are the fountain pens.
 
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