Differences in Jr. Gentlemens?
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Russianwolf
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Click the link
http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/s...&imgsrc=/products/large/jr-gentlemens-2_l.jpg
The one on top isn't postable, the one on bottom is postable. the only difference is the back side of the pen (on the left of the picture). The nib area and caps are the same.
Which one is preferred is a matter of debate.
Me personally, I like the LOOK of the non-postable, but I like the FUNCTION of the postable.
http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/s...&imgsrc=/products/large/jr-gentlemens-2_l.jpg
The one on top isn't postable, the one on bottom is postable. the only difference is the back side of the pen (on the left of the picture). The nib area and caps are the same.
Which one is preferred is a matter of debate.
Me personally, I like the LOOK of the non-postable, but I like the FUNCTION of the postable.
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ed4copies
Local Chapter Manager
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The cap fits on the back of the pen, and screws on, while you are writing.
Non-postable: you put the cap down and forget where it is, then hunt for a few hours when you are done writing.
The cap fits on the back of the pen, and screws on, while you are writing.
Non-postable: you put the cap down and forget where it is, then hunt for a few hours when you are done writing.
igran7
Member
Postable meaning the cap can "post" or mount on the end while the person using it is writing. Non postable pens cannot. Meaning the cap must be left on the table or in hand while the person is writing. Hope this makes sense.
alphageek
Former Moderator
Gee Ed... Which one do you like?:biggrin::biggrin:
I personallylike the postable as well, but in my case its because I have fairly large hands and like the longer pen when the cap posted is on it.
ed4copies
Local Chapter Manager
No respect, these younguns today!!!
When I was young, like you, I could REMEMBER where things were, I think, at least that's the way I remember remembering it!!!
When I was young, like you, I could REMEMBER where things were, I think, at least that's the way I remember remembering it!!!
Rudy Vey
Member
My sales are exclusively the posting version - I have a few of the non posting Statesman Jr, and they are all still not sold. I personally like the posting version better, but thats just me.
Rifleman1776
Member
As said, a matter of taste.
Personally, I believe a posted Gentleman (full sized) is just to top heavy to write with. The Jr. less so but still not well balanced in the opinion of some. Just fine by others.
I find an advantage to a non-posting (what I carry). If someone wants to borrow your pen, just hand them the pen and hold on to the cap. That way you are guaranteed to get your pen back. Too often folks just slip a pen into their pocket without thinking and you can lose it.
Personally, I believe a posted Gentleman (full sized) is just to top heavy to write with. The Jr. less so but still not well balanced in the opinion of some. Just fine by others.
I find an advantage to a non-posting (what I carry). If someone wants to borrow your pen, just hand them the pen and hold on to the cap. That way you are guaranteed to get your pen back. Too often folks just slip a pen into their pocket without thinking and you can lose it.
marcruby
Member
I prefer the postable - it allows for a slightly more refined barrel shape than the heavy finial on the non-postable version. That being said, I think a close-ended Jr. Gent is the best looking of all.
Marc
Marc
Woodlvr
Member
Frank May I borrow your pen for a minute, my address is, :')
I like the postable but with arthuritis (sp intentional) the non posted is becoming my choice more often.
I like the postable but with arthuritis (sp intentional) the non posted is becoming my choice more often.
LostintheWoods
Member
I'm with Mike and Marc--I favor non-postable for appearance, postable for convenience. I like Frank's solution ("hang on to the cap") -- that's something I'd never pondered, but is surely a good move from an "insurance" standpoint!
Dario
Member
I agree 100%.
I agree but does the full sized ones come in postable version? Been a while since I looked.
You can do this with the postable one too. :wink:
NewLondon88
Local Chapter Leader
What a great idea! Now I won't have to worry about which woods or acrylics
I can match up with the color of the bungee cords!
ed4copies
Local Chapter Manager
Don't abandon the "bungee cord"!!!!
IF the pen is attached to one end and you hold onto the other, your offending pen stealer will "Snap to attention" if you let go. Helps to wake him up before you ask for the pen back!!
IF the pen is attached to one end and you hold onto the other, your offending pen stealer will "Snap to attention" if you let go. Helps to wake him up before you ask for the pen back!!
NewLondon88
Local Chapter Leader
.. so you can either take the pen back before he wakes up, or you can
look surprised and say "whoops.. my bad.." :biggrin:
ed4copies
Local Chapter Manager
The line is, "OH, you had the pen so long, I forgot I was HOLDING that cord!!"
(Only works for us old folks with short memories!!)
(Only works for us old folks with short memories!!)
NewLondon88
Local Chapter Leader
You could always tell them that it's a "Homing Device" :biggrin: