In this thread, the subject of a kitless "slimline" came up.
http://www.penturners.org/forum/f14/high-end-but-slim-153942/
Would like to hear from people on what they understand by a kitless slimline
What should the requirements be ?
Must it use a Cross refill, or would a Parker be preferred ?
Must it be close to 0.33" in diameter (min. diameter on a conventional slimline) or would a little bigger be OK ... say 0.43" ?
Must it be a twist pen, or would a click pen be preferred ?
Must it have two barrels separated by a center band or is single barrel OK?
Some of these questions are functional considerations, some are purely cosmetic.
The concept of kitless has always seemed to me to be a bit fuzzy ...
Which factory made parts should one be allowed to use to qualify as kitless?
Obviously, it is OK to use a purchased refill and spring.
But what about the twist transmission or the click mechanism ... probably OK.
And then the nib, clip, and pushbutton (for a clicker) ??
Please post your ideas about what you think the requirements should be. Thnks.
http://www.penturners.org/forum/f14/high-end-but-slim-153942/
Would like to hear from people on what they understand by a kitless slimline
What should the requirements be ?
Must it use a Cross refill, or would a Parker be preferred ?
Must it be close to 0.33" in diameter (min. diameter on a conventional slimline) or would a little bigger be OK ... say 0.43" ?
Must it be a twist pen, or would a click pen be preferred ?
Must it have two barrels separated by a center band or is single barrel OK?
Some of these questions are functional considerations, some are purely cosmetic.
The concept of kitless has always seemed to me to be a bit fuzzy ...
Which factory made parts should one be allowed to use to qualify as kitless?
Obviously, it is OK to use a purchased refill and spring.
But what about the twist transmission or the click mechanism ... probably OK.
And then the nib, clip, and pushbutton (for a clicker) ??
Please post your ideas about what you think the requirements should be. Thnks.
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