emtmike
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Are the baron and this pen the same and if so why would on be much cheaper than the other? http://www.woodpenpro.com/pen_kits/0567_junior_commissioner_pen_kit.html
Baron and commissioner
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KenV
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Looked more like the Jr Gent 1 and clones to me
SDB777
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Has anyone actually used these?
Does the finish fall off in a week or something?
Scott (too cheap for a reason) B
Does the finish fall off in a week or something?
Scott (too cheap for a reason) B
emtmike
Member
There has got to be something up with these as cheap as they are.
The Baron has the hex shaped grip, the Jr Gent has the round grip, but this one's grip looks like a mini version of the full sized Gent - concave ( according to the instruction pics)
I think the Baron has the 'black' couplers like this and the Jr's have metallic colours.
The flavours available are 'Gold' and 'Chrome' Not Ti Gold,or Rhodium.
I like the concave grip shape and might get a couple of the chrome ones.
I think the Baron has the 'black' couplers like this and the Jr's have metallic colours.
The flavours available are 'Gold' and 'Chrome' Not Ti Gold,or Rhodium.
I like the concave grip shape and might get a couple of the chrome ones.
bking0217
Member
Might as well pay approx. 92 cents per kit more and get the good ones from Smitty. JMO.
emtmike
Member
smitty?
bking0217
Member
www.smittyspenworks.com He's an IAP member and a heck of a good guy to deal with.
It looks to be the same as the Apprentice Jr. Gent from CSUSA, and likely made by Rizheng (however it's spelled) in China, if I had to guess...There's a discussion on them here:
http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=65880&highlight=apprentice+jr+gent
Looking at CSUSA's website, I notice that they don't have any stock of their full-price Jr Gent kits anymore, so maybe they're moving toward the apprentice line as the moneymaker:
http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/s...entlemen-s-II-Pen-Kit--jr-gent-2-smooth?Args=
That's just pure speculation, but I wonder if that's the trend....
If that's true, you'll have to buy your Jr Gents as the apprentice version, either from places like CSUSA, Smitty's, WoodPenPro, or from IAP vendors if they bring them in...
http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=65880&highlight=apprentice+jr+gent
Looking at CSUSA's website, I notice that they don't have any stock of their full-price Jr Gent kits anymore, so maybe they're moving toward the apprentice line as the moneymaker:
http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/s...entlemen-s-II-Pen-Kit--jr-gent-2-smooth?Args=
That's just pure speculation, but I wonder if that's the trend....
If that's true, you'll have to buy your Jr Gents as the apprentice version, either from places like CSUSA, Smitty's, WoodPenPro, or from IAP vendors if they bring them in...
Oops, Wade - looks like they just moved the page...
Here's the real link, so ignore my post above!
http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/s...II_Rollerball_Pen_Kit___jr_gent2_roller?Args=
Here's the real link, so ignore my post above!
http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/s...II_Rollerball_Pen_Kit___jr_gent2_roller?Args=
LarryDNJR
Member
I have gotten a Commissioner and Jr Commission both Chrome from WoodPenPro last month. My only real complaint so far is on the Commissioner the Gold Ring on the center-band appears to be a little cockeyed. The Jr Commissioners threading felt a little rough to me.
First photo is the Chrome Commissioner with Gold Trim Stabilized Clear Buckeye Burl
Second is the Chrome Jr Commissioner with Black Trim Stabilized Dyed Green Maple Burl
I'm not really displeased with them. I would consider buying some more to see how they do.
The Commissioner is fairly large, not quite as heavy as the Majestic.
First photo is the Chrome Commissioner with Gold Trim Stabilized Clear Buckeye Burl
Second is the Chrome Jr Commissioner with Black Trim Stabilized Dyed Green Maple Burl
I'm not really displeased with them. I would consider buying some more to see how they do.
The Commissioner is fairly large, not quite as heavy as the Majestic.
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I think the Jr Commissioner is essentially identical to the Jr. Gent 1. My guess is Chinese origin probably but not necessarily Rizheng. 24kt gold can be expected to wear like all 24kt gold but if they're from Rizheng the will have a clear epoxy sealer which does add life to the plating.
The Chrome kits wear well and the Gold TN (you can get gold TN if you go to the right place) should wear perhaps even a little better.
I think the Jr Commissioner is essentially identical to the Jr. Gent 1. My guess is Chinese origin probably but not necessarily Rizheng. 24kt gold can be expected to wear like all 24kt gold but if they're from Rizheng the will have a clear epoxy sealer which does add life to the plating.
The Chrome kits wear well and the Gold TN (you can get gold TN if you go to the right place) should wear perhaps even a little better.
JerrySambrook
Member
Jimmy from WoodPenPro is an excellent stand up guy.
If there is a problem with a component, he is right there to back it up.
I have delt with him quite a few times, and will so again with his petroglyphs when the time comes for me to get more.
He has also been real pleasant to talk to as well.
Jerry
If there is a problem with a component, he is right there to back it up.
I have delt with him quite a few times, and will so again with his petroglyphs when the time comes for me to get more.
He has also been real pleasant to talk to as well.
Jerry
Correct spelling
That would be Xiamen Rizheng Industries, Inc. (your spelling is correct) Andrew and they do not acknowledge being CSUSA's supplier for the Apprentice Jr. Gentlemen. I personally believe they are but they said "no" when I asked and until recently they were calling for different drill bits than CSUSA so they might not be.