step up from the slim line pen

Signed-In Members Don't See This Ad
J

jeff3285

Member
Joined
Oct 4, 2014
Messages
123
Location
greensboro nc
what would be a better pen than the cheap slim line but made on the same style just a little bigger and beefer,,,can anyone tell me what kind they like or prefer,,the slim line is ok,,but I would just like it to be thicker,,thank you
 
Signed-In Members Don't See This Ad
Cigar style if you looking to stay two piece pens...Sierra style if you want a one piece style....or you could do a slim-line modified pen...that is my 2 cents ....lol..... sure someone else will have more to say...
 
I simply buy Comfort center bands & use them with a standard slimline kit when I want to make them a little larger. You can also make your own center bands & make the pen to whatever thickness you want.

The modification possibilities for slimlines are virtually unlimited.
 
Last edited:
Slimlines are not the easiest by any means. . They are cheap and that's the only reason to start with them. . In my opinion, a really easy and satisfying pen to make is the 30 Caliber Bolt Action (patented by PSI, but you don't need to buy them there). . I like that design because you can turn the blank (there is only one) to be straight-sided and it looks great. . Pens made from these kits also sell well. . In my opinion, the cigar is tricky because you have 4 bushings all of different size so shaping the 2 barrels is a bit challenging. . However, once you master that, the cigar is a really nice pen ... nice and solid, and fat, and comfy to write with ... a good handful !! . Slimlines are good to come back to ... you can do your own modifications as others have said above. . In fact, in the February and August contests held here on IAP there is a specific category for modified slimline pens. . Master pen-makers turn out some really creative work.
 
Last edited:
Streamlines or Trimlines are slightly thicker and have a nicer center band. It is perfectly proportioned and comes in silver, gold or gun metal.
 
Here's a modified slimline that I've had success with.
 

Attachments

  • annie2 002.jpg
    annie2 002.jpg
    93.8 KB · Views: 237
jeff3285 said:
what would be a better pen than the cheap slim line but made on the same style just a little bigger and beefer,,,can anyone tell me what kind they like or prefer,,the slim line is ok,,but I would just like it to be thicker,,thank you
Click to expand...
Comfort can be turned without the cushion grip, Creekline, Concava, Trimline, Streamline are a few 7mm that are a bit beefier than slimline.
 
Jeff - to step up from the cross style refill to the much better Parker style you need to move to the 8 mm tube. There are several good euro styles as well as some straight sided pens. Perfect Fit is one of my favorites.
 
I moved up with the streamline style from lee valley, they use the same 7mm bits and are a little beefier. Im very new too pen turning and it was a nice easy upgrade
 
Last edited:
After a similar discussion a few month someone recommended these 2 pens:
Simplicity Ballpoint Pen Kit
Neopean Ballpoint Pen Kit

I found them to be elegant and very impressive. I believe they can be considered a go between point of a economical and a High end pen.
This pen is neopean in Rhodium and Ebony the cap is a silver earring the client gave me.

I believe that a 7mm pen is a nice entry level pen but there are so many other pens in the market specially in the 10mm range that once you are there you will be mesmerized.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom