redfishsc
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OK, the kits showed up the other day on my doorstep from beartoothwoods.com
So I made (for my greedy self) one of each in my favorites: black Ti and gold Ti.
The kits, right now, include BOTH the plastic and metal coupler. However, the metal coupler is extremely light, and adds absolutely no discernible weight to the pen, so it's practically as light as the plastic one and much stronger.
The thread action still has that "locking" feel to it that we love.
There is only ONE difference you will see: the threads are obviously plated to match the kit style instead of being black.
Those of you who make Churchills will now scratch your head and wonder if you should put that tiny accent trim ring on. If you do, nobody will notice it since it blends right in with the threads (rather than contrast with the older style black plastic threads).
BUT! You will notice that I just put the trim gold trim ring from the Churchill onto the El Grande (black Ti), so that it matches perfectly the nib and contrasts with the black Ti. Works like a charm.
I'm quite happy with these kits. Thanks Berea!
The Churchill is dogwood, the El Grande is green stabilized black ash burl.
The trim ring doesn't show up well in my lousy photos, but you can still see it's there. Makes a great accent on the black ti.
So I made (for my greedy self) one of each in my favorites: black Ti and gold Ti.
The kits, right now, include BOTH the plastic and metal coupler. However, the metal coupler is extremely light, and adds absolutely no discernible weight to the pen, so it's practically as light as the plastic one and much stronger.
The thread action still has that "locking" feel to it that we love.
There is only ONE difference you will see: the threads are obviously plated to match the kit style instead of being black.
Those of you who make Churchills will now scratch your head and wonder if you should put that tiny accent trim ring on. If you do, nobody will notice it since it blends right in with the threads (rather than contrast with the older style black plastic threads).
BUT! You will notice that I just put the trim gold trim ring from the Churchill onto the El Grande (black Ti), so that it matches perfectly the nib and contrasts with the black Ti. Works like a charm.
I'm quite happy with these kits. Thanks Berea!
The Churchill is dogwood, the El Grande is green stabilized black ash burl.
The trim ring doesn't show up well in my lousy photos, but you can still see it's there. Makes a great accent on the black ti.