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Sierra of some version
Cigar
Slims of some version
Long Click
Magestic squire
Cigar
Slims of some version
Long Click
Magestic squire
panamag8or
Member
Also worthy of consideration:
Compson
Apex
Classic version 2 (rollerball or FP)
Compson
Apex
Classic version 2 (rollerball or FP)
jeffj13
Member
Dale Lynch
Member
Duke ballpoint $15
Retro rollerball $15
Lau Lau woodworks
Aero ballpoint $10
Classic nib
Bolt action ballpoint $14
PSI
Retro rollerball $15
Lau Lau woodworks
Aero ballpoint $10
Classic nib
Bolt action ballpoint $14
PSI
76winger
Member
Bolt action
Comfort or Trimline
Gatsby / Sierra
Vetex RB or FP
Tycoon / Jr Gent
Cigar
I know that's six, but I gotta try... :biggrin:
Comfort or Trimline
Gatsby / Sierra
Vetex RB or FP
Tycoon / Jr Gent
Cigar
I know that's six, but I gotta try... :biggrin:
Phillikl
Member
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As for kits:
Polaris (favorite of the week)
Cigar
Sierra
Vertex
Had to save a few week allowance, but got a Majestic and Nova Sceptre' from PSI and really enjoyed making a high end pen (after they was finished of course, during I was a stress hat).
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As for kits:
Polaris (favorite of the week)
Cigar
Sierra
Vertex
Had to save a few week allowance, but got a Majestic and Nova Sceptre' from PSI and really enjoyed making a high end pen (after they was finished of course, during I was a stress hat).
TexasTaxi
Member
I can't believe no one has mentioned the Atrax.
Ed turned (no pun intended) me onto them, and I LOVE them.
Ed turned (no pun intended) me onto them, and I LOVE them.
My Thoughts
This is a difficult question - many of the pens mentioned are a brand names where the same or very similar pens are available from other suppliers under different names.
Having said that
A single bbl kit in the popular Sierra (barrel twist)/Gatsby (finial twist) style available from many different suppliers under almost as many different names and with a wide range of finishes and prices..
A non-slimline 7mm twist - there are again lots of choices from lots of suppliers with lots of different names. Euro/designer/comfort/streamline are a few of those names. The price range of these kits are is not as broad and there's a good selection of finishes.
A slimline 7mm twist - low price and the widest variety of finishes to choose from. These are generally low priced from any supplier.
A Postable rollerball...Again, there are a wide variety and while most turners end up with a favorite - there are not a whole lot of differences between them in the price range you are talking about.
A Cigar style - this is another one like the 1st listed above but it has the advantage that most suppliers call it by the same name "Cigar". There are many different suppliers and a wide range of finishes and prices. There are also some minor variations in the style.
This is a difficult question - many of the pens mentioned are a brand names where the same or very similar pens are available from other suppliers under different names.
Having said that
A single bbl kit in the popular Sierra (barrel twist)/Gatsby (finial twist) style available from many different suppliers under almost as many different names and with a wide range of finishes and prices..
A non-slimline 7mm twist - there are again lots of choices from lots of suppliers with lots of different names. Euro/designer/comfort/streamline are a few of those names. The price range of these kits are is not as broad and there's a good selection of finishes.
A slimline 7mm twist - low price and the widest variety of finishes to choose from. These are generally low priced from any supplier.
A Postable rollerball...Again, there are a wide variety and while most turners end up with a favorite - there are not a whole lot of differences between them in the price range you are talking about.
A Cigar style - this is another one like the 1st listed above but it has the advantage that most suppliers call it by the same name "Cigar". There are many different suppliers and a wide range of finishes and prices. There are also some minor variations in the style.
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PenMan1
Member
Under $15:
Sierra Elegant Beauty ballpoint
Perfect Fit Ti Gold ballpoint
Triton Chrome/Gold roller ball
Presimo chrome /brushed aluminum RB/FP
Presimo Chrome/ sculpted aluminum RB/FP
As a note, when the Presimo was introduced, it had huge problems. But PSI has done a very nice job with the fix on this pen (in fact, a little too good of a job. It's now difficult to remove the clip and cap liner for customization). This set looks quite impressive and sells very well for me.
Sierra Elegant Beauty ballpoint
Perfect Fit Ti Gold ballpoint
Triton Chrome/Gold roller ball
Presimo chrome /brushed aluminum RB/FP
Presimo Chrome/ sculpted aluminum RB/FP
As a note, when the Presimo was introduced, it had huge problems. But PSI has done a very nice job with the fix on this pen (in fact, a little too good of a job. It's now difficult to remove the clip and cap liner for customization). This set looks quite impressive and sells very well for me.
mikespenturningz
Member
I would use some that are less than $15 and some that are just a bit more.
Atrax
Sierra Elegant
Jr. Gent 2 (these are a bit more than $15 but the Atrax will cover the extra and they use the same bushings)
Triton(same bushings as Atrax and Jr.Gent 2 uses shorter tubes than the other 2 so if you have a blowout you may be able to save it on a Triton)
Cigar
Now as I said these will average out to be less than $15 per kit. Look at CSUSA as they get a good discount on Artisan pens if you purchase more than 10. Also all of the artisan pens will count toward the discount!
Atrax
Sierra Elegant
Jr. Gent 2 (these are a bit more than $15 but the Atrax will cover the extra and they use the same bushings)
Triton(same bushings as Atrax and Jr.Gent 2 uses shorter tubes than the other 2 so if you have a blowout you may be able to save it on a Triton)
Cigar
Now as I said these will average out to be less than $15 per kit. Look at CSUSA as they get a good discount on Artisan pens if you purchase more than 10. Also all of the artisan pens will count toward the discount!
MTViper
Member
I hate it that there are different names for the same pens, so here are my choices - with suppliers:
From Beartooth Woods
Cigar Stylus
Sierra Stylus
Churchill
From PSI
Vertex Supreme
Bolt Action
From Beartooth Woods
Cigar Stylus
Sierra Stylus
Churchill
From PSI
Vertex Supreme
Bolt Action