HoratioHornblower
Member
Hello all, I need the expert advice of any and all forum members! I have made both rollerball and ballpoint pens with various kits, but I had not made a pen that would use the Parker refill until recently. I got the Easy Flow from Exotics and after writing with it I was blown away! It was similar to the RB in smoothness, but it is supposed to write MUCH longer than the RB, and as far as I know the ink is more durable. So, my question is this. Why even use a RB? Is it a status thing? Please enlighten me as I don't want to feel like I am making a pen that is of a lower quality than the rest. In my opinion I think we should throw out RB pens and just make fountain and BP pens! It should be noted that I have also made a few fountain pens, and though the ink is not as durable in these pens as well, there is no way to replicate the writing experience so I don't worry as much about the differences. Also, people seem to expect and be more accepting of any differences that might come along with a fountain pen. Thanks for the insight!
David
David