redfishsc
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Berea "petition" -- the Churchill/Grande issues
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For those who haven't seen this thread, just know that the problem has been solved for the most part IF you buy kits that specifically state that they come with the metal couplers. I know that you can get them from www.beartoothwoods.com. I have not seen the new metal couplers yet but this should take care of the issue. I have bought a lot of stuff from Ernie in the past and he's a great guy to work with. Ernie has the El Grande, Churchill, and Cambridge available.
Anthony from Penworks (look up Penworks in our member list, you'll find him) has told us that he also has Churchills on the way in, and I'm hoping he doesn't mind me mentioning it. I have also done business with Anthony and he's top notch, trust me.
Just to re-iterate: if you are not sure if your pen is coming with a metal nib coupler, you better contact your supplier and ASK THEM because to my knowledge these guys are the only two that are offering it.
Thanks!!
Matt
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--- Please don't misunderstand this post as an intent to scare folks away from using the Churchill/El Grande kits-- they are very nice kits and I want to sell them SO BADLY but they have what many consider a "defect" or flaw that needs to be addressed, in my opinion>>>>>>
A few folks have pointed out to me, rightly, that I'm a bit hard nosed at our suppliers. If they make a kit with a serious flaw, I simply refuse to buy it and warn others about it--- that's probably not the best way to do it.
I've already talked at length with CSA about a few problems I've had with some of their kits.
I have not talked to Berea, and there are a LOT of folks on here who are disappointed in the nib couplers breaking on the Churchill/El Grande. I have had several break, two of them being my personal pens.
Both of these pens are superb products and feel great in the hand.
The problem is that they break too easily where the nib coupler inserts into the long tube blank. Mine broke when writing!
The plastic on the insert is too brittle for me to trust and I will not make and sell them unless this is corrected. I would prefer a metal coupler, but I'm sure there are other ways to go about it.
I am hoping that enough of us here post a reply stating their disapproval of the current design that Berea would notice and respond. Please post your comments and suggestions. I will email them with the link and ask them for a reply.
The truth it there is an issue that happens with a lot of these kits and we believe the kits could be improved and made more durable.
*****2nd edit******
For those who haven't seen this thread, just know that the problem has been solved for the most part IF you buy kits that specifically state that they come with the metal couplers. I know that you can get them from www.beartoothwoods.com. I have not seen the new metal couplers yet but this should take care of the issue. I have bought a lot of stuff from Ernie in the past and he's a great guy to work with. Ernie has the El Grande, Churchill, and Cambridge available.
Anthony from Penworks (look up Penworks in our member list, you'll find him) has told us that he also has Churchills on the way in, and I'm hoping he doesn't mind me mentioning it. I have also done business with Anthony and he's top notch, trust me.
Just to re-iterate: if you are not sure if your pen is coming with a metal nib coupler, you better contact your supplier and ASK THEM because to my knowledge these guys are the only two that are offering it.
Thanks!!
Matt
**** first edit****
--- Please don't misunderstand this post as an intent to scare folks away from using the Churchill/El Grande kits-- they are very nice kits and I want to sell them SO BADLY but they have what many consider a "defect" or flaw that needs to be addressed, in my opinion>>>>>>
A few folks have pointed out to me, rightly, that I'm a bit hard nosed at our suppliers. If they make a kit with a serious flaw, I simply refuse to buy it and warn others about it--- that's probably not the best way to do it.
I've already talked at length with CSA about a few problems I've had with some of their kits.
I have not talked to Berea, and there are a LOT of folks on here who are disappointed in the nib couplers breaking on the Churchill/El Grande. I have had several break, two of them being my personal pens.
Both of these pens are superb products and feel great in the hand.
The problem is that they break too easily where the nib coupler inserts into the long tube blank. Mine broke when writing!
The plastic on the insert is too brittle for me to trust and I will not make and sell them unless this is corrected. I would prefer a metal coupler, but I'm sure there are other ways to go about it.
I am hoping that enough of us here post a reply stating their disapproval of the current design that Berea would notice and respond. Please post your comments and suggestions. I will email them with the link and ask them for a reply.
The truth it there is an issue that happens with a lot of these kits and we believe the kits could be improved and made more durable.
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