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I added a fountain pen conversion to this Jr Abraham rollerball so the customer has the option to easily switch between types of pen. The cost was $9. Best of both worlds for the discriminating pen collector?
 

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Very beautiful pen, and I am always impressed by the architecture of the Jr Abraham.

But ... I just don't know the answer to your question, Steve.

I have the feeling ... and it's only a feeling ... that discriminating pen USERS are either in one world or the other ... fountain pen OR other pen. . Perhaps there are discriminating COLLECTORS who do want the "best of both worlds" ... just don't know. . Do discriminating COLLECTORS actually use their pens ?

Speaking for myself ... if I want to write with a fountain pen I want it to be available as a fountain pen ... I don't want to switch it from a rollerball to a fountain pen, and I most certainly don't want to do the reverse switch ... because how/where do I then store the fountain pen nib and the attached, partially full ink cartridge.

I can see having two functional pens ... one of each ... but I can't relate to changing parts from one to the other.

Having said that, I do recall having purchased a couple of convertible pen kits which I have not yet made ! :rolleyes:
 
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Have no idea about want both type pens because I never offered it or made any. But I will say I like this kit the more times I see it. I ordered some the other day and need to try a few. Nice job with yours either way you set it up. Thanks for showing.
 
Most likely it will appeal to either market better ensuring a sell as one or the other. Another could appeal to someone shopping for someone else and not sure of their preferences.

Lovely pen none the less.


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My take on convertibles is that you now have two pens in one to sell. I market my Atrax pens as available in either FP or RB configuration. I just put whatever section on that the customer chooses. As far as swapping back and forth, I'd personally never bother to do it (but perhaps others would).

Regards,
Michael
 
I have long been selling my capped pens as "one, the other, or both" (RB, FP, or RB & FP). That way the customer could choose. Some really like the idea of a convertible pen. My observation is that it is not a pen collector who goes for the convertible option, but rather someone who enjoys pens, and is intrigued by the option to convert. I would typically price the upgrade to "convertible" as at least adding the cost of a second kit that I would pull the needed parts from. On a pen like the Imperial, that can be a little expensive, but was OK with customers.
 
I have no idea of the market for a convertible and I don't think it matters much as that is one beautiful pen regardless of what nib is used. Well done Steve!
 
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