Mid sized pen

[Firefyter-emt]

Guys, help me out here.. I need to fill a gap, I need an inexpensive kit pen (like the cigar) that fits between the slimline & the cigar. I have a lot of people who love the cigar but think it is just too big and heavy, but like the "upscale" design. I am kinda looking at the European or the one like the Americana. What are the pros & cons of the 2 kits? Any other kits? I want to add a roller ball to my line as well, but that can be by it self..

 

[cd18524]

The elegant american IMO fits what you are looking for. It is a very good seller for me. You need to be careful with this kit, it is very sensitive to length.
Chris

 

[gerryr]

Try the Olympia from AZ Silhouette, much less fussy than the Elegant American and no sharp edges to slice up the customer's fingers. The Berea Round Top Euro(Parker refill) is a really nice mid size pen, but the length of the upper tube is extremely critical.

 

[Pipes]

Try Bereas Streamline round top nice easy kit that looks good IMO[]





http://affordablepipes.com/

 

[Geo in Winnipeg]

Would something like this fit the bill. The Olympia from AZ Silhouette. Here's a pic from my album. I shorten the upper barrel by about 1/4" and turn the lower barrel to match the CB.


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[Ron Mc]

I would also consider the "Sierra" style. Light weight, easy to use, and fast to create.

 

[ashaw]

I would also vote for the Sierra.

 

[Jerryconn]

If you're looking at it from the weight perspective the European (or it's equilivent from other suppliers) is noticeably lighter than any of the Classic/Americanna designs. The Euro take a Cross and the Classic takes a parker refill.

 

[gerryr]

Originally posted by Jerryconn
<br />The Euro take a Cross and the Classic takes a parker refill.

That depends on whose Euro you make. Berea has two different Euro kits, the "Gold Top European Pen" which uses Cross refills and the "Round Top European Style" which uses Parker refills.

 

[kent4Him]

European's are by far my number one seller.

 

[huntersilver]

I agree, I feel the elegant American would be a good fit.

 

[bjackman]

Perfect Fit has become one of my favorite kits to make and write with.

 

[Dario]

My choices are...

Sierra,
Perfect Fit,
Round Top Euro (Parker Refill)

BTW, all these can be bought from Arizona Silhouette.

 

[Firefyter-emt]

OK, that gives me a few choices.. Do any of those kits have overly trickey parts to them? I thought one had to have a tennon turned to fit a part..

 

[Ron Mc]

I would classify the Olympia kit in the "Not a fast turning pen". It is extremely critical that the turning to bushing is dead on or you will have issue with the band in the middle. This particular kit also requires yo to turn to off to tube on the lower part of the top barrel.
Of course this is only my opinion.[]