Writing with a pen - while discriminating writers who write a lot with a fountain pen might be able to tell the difference in writing with a superb nib and a mediocre or poor nib. It is highly unlikely they will be able to discern who manufactured the pen that did the writing or even who manufactured or made the nib. With roller ball pens they might or might not even be able to discern who made the tip.
What I am pointing out is that people who purchase "high end" (meaning high priced) pens are probably not buying the pen strictly for it's writing qualities. No one seriously doubts that lots of pen turners are capable of creating pens that write as well as the name brands and frankly for a lot less money.
We have today more nouveau riche people then we have ever had in the past, and they seem to be more willing to emphasize "brand" than at any time in the past. $750 a pair sneakers with the brand logo showing being a case in point. They are in my opinion trying to show that they are "with it" in the world of the wealthy. That kind of person is probably not a good prospect for us as pen turners. They are the ones who feel that buying their spouse something special, means expensive. We a looking for the ones who think buying their spouse something special means unique - made for them and them alone.
What I am pointing out is that people who purchase "high end" (meaning high priced) pens are probably not buying the pen strictly for it's writing qualities. No one seriously doubts that lots of pen turners are capable of creating pens that write as well as the name brands and frankly for a lot less money.
We have today more nouveau riche people then we have ever had in the past, and they seem to be more willing to emphasize "brand" than at any time in the past. $750 a pair sneakers with the brand logo showing being a case in point. They are in my opinion trying to show that they are "with it" in the world of the wealthy. That kind of person is probably not a good prospect for us as pen turners. They are the ones who feel that buying their spouse something special, means expensive. We a looking for the ones who think buying their spouse something special means unique - made for them and them alone.