Kitless: Fountain pen only?

[putnamm]

Why do I only see "kitless" fountain pens? Is it not possible to make a rollerball or other type of pen from scratch?

 

[mredburn]

The only difference between making a fountain pen and rollerball is the front section. Whether you make a Foutain pen front section or Rollerball Front section/ nosecone,
You can make them so they will interchange as well.

 

[skiprat]

I have made dozens of kitless pens and I don't think ANY are fountain pens......:biggrin:

 

[duncsuss]

In the recent BASH contest, there were several rollerballs and a ballpoint pen (as well as fountain pens). Pix in this thread.

 

[Dalecamino]

Even "I" have made them. :biggrin::redface:

 

[SteveG]

Even I, who keeps promising to START making kitless, will include RB's among those that I will make (when I start :tongue.

 

[jalbert]

Made both. I happen to like fountain pens better so I make more of them.

 

[Carl Fisher]

Fountain pen collectors and users are more likely to pay for a custom pen than someone using a rollerball or ballpoint.

I've done plenty of all 3 types but there is definitely more profit to be made with fountain pens.

 

[david44]

Just to add to this thread. Selling history 50%! Lilac one completed Wednesday, sold the following Saturday. I can never work out why one pen sells quickly but another goes a year later.

 

[Brooks803]

You see more fountain pens posted mainly bc that's what's in demand. I make rollerballs, ballpoints in twist or click, and dip pens. They all sell, but the biggest draw are the fountain pens.

 

[corgicoupe]

Fountain pen collectors and users are more likely to pay for a custom pen than someone using a rollerball or ballpoint.

I've done plenty of all 3 types but there is definitely more profit to be made with fountain pens.

More profit, or more sales?