Refillable Rollerball Nibs (by Beaufort Ink)

[d_bondi]

Has anyone tried the Refillable Rollerball Nibs for kitless pens that Beaufort Ink sells?

I am getting started with kitless pens, but not everyone wants a fountain pen. No offense to any makers, but so far I am not in love with how many of the handmade rollerball sections look (like for a Schmidt 5888 refill). These are intriguing to me and use a standard ink cartridge or converter. I just thought before ordering and trying them out, I would solicit some feedback from all of you.

Thanks!
David

 

[floatslow]

Has anyone tried the Refillable Rollerball Nibs for kitless pens that Beaufort Ink sells?

I am getting started with kitless pens, but not everyone wants a fountain pen. No offense to any makers, but so far I am not in love with how many of the handmade rollerball sections look (like for a Schmidt 5888 refill). These are intriguing to me and use a standard ink cartridge or converter. I just thought before ordering and trying them out, I would solicit some feedback from all of you.

Thanks!
David

I have made a few but many moons ago. Like a fountain pen I really like the idea of choosing any applicable ink color you like. And may be used with the same converter. I do not recall the tap and die size you need though (I think it is common to a JOWO 6)…no it is the same as a Bock#5, not as common as a Jowo or Bock #6. I guess it comes down to economics of owning the right taps and dies.
Have fun

 

[jalbert]

This uses the same threading as a jowo #5 nib .

 

[its_virgil]

The refillable rollerball tip is made by Schmidt. According to the Schmidt website the rollerball tip will write for 20,000 ft. I have used this tip quite often.
Do a good turn daily!
Don

 

[d_bondi]

Thank you Don. Great to know that someone here has used this.

 

[Chriscb]

Afternoon,
This is a link to a previous post about these tips. I use them in the workshops virtually every day, and they sell well!

2nd Kitless Rollerball

Second one - I used and M13 for the cap threads and an M9 for the section threads. First one I used M9 and M11 and felt it was pretty fragile! 5 1/8 long, cap 15.6MM, body 15.6MM, section 10.3MM. I think I still need to work on the section design. Constructive criticism welcome!

www.penturners.org

Chriscb

 

[d_bondi]

Afternoon,
This is a link to a previous post about these tips. I use them in the workshops virtually every day, and they sell well!

2nd Kitless Rollerball

Second one - I used and M13 for the cap threads and an M9 for the section threads. First one I used M9 and M11 and felt it was pretty fragile! 5 1/8 long, cap 15.6MM, body 15.6MM, section 10.3MM. I think I still need to work on the section design. Constructive criticism welcome!

www.penturners.org

Chriscb

Thanks Chris! I have a few coming from Beaufort Ink (and the tap). Looking forward to giving them a try.