Need to know which kit would be best for....

[micah]

Here is the situation.
I am wanting to make a new pen for my housekeeper, but unsure which kit would be best.
She loves the way that the Baron with the Rollerball writes, but prefers something small like a twist pen.
Is there a rollerball that would fit this bill?
Micah

 

[jthompson1995]

I've heard that gel refills will write much smoother than BP, closer to the feel of a RB. I know you can get gel refills for pens that take Parker style refills, but not sure for the cross style. I know there are some slimline style pens that are 8mm and take parker refills. Hope this helps.

JT

 

[gerryr]

How about a Flattop American rollerball? They aren't as thick as a Baron, but it is a rollerball. I'd recommend the Berea since I'm not a big fan of snap caps. I made my wife one with BOW and she really likes it.

 

[JimGo]

Try something small, like these:
http://www.pennstateind.com/store/pkpar10rt.html

http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/cgi-bin/shopper?preadd=action&key=050-0369

or the Flat Top American from Berea (scroll about 1/2 way down):
http://www.arizonasilhouette.com/Berea_Hardwoods_Images_2.htm

 

[Turnitall]

I would go with a Double Twist 8mm Euro from Arizona Silhouette and put a gel ink refill in it...
A nice kit to make and it shows off the wood as well...
Another might be a Perfect Fit Convertible... but I feel that has a more masculine look than the Euro.

 

[wdcav1952]

Berea Perfect Fit. It takes a Parker refill, and has the best mechanism out there in my opinion.

 

[Rudy Vey]

I second Bill's recommendation, the PFC is a great pen!!

 

[micah]

Thanks everyone!
I'm kinda leaning toward the Americana Rollerball. But may have to go ahead and get a couple of the PFC's just for comparison.
Thanks!
Micah