Bexley Submariner Grande section choices

[Stylo]

Most of you probably know that the Bexley Sub Grande can be had with either a resin section or a metal plated one. Apparently, some people complained that there was not enough weight in the forward part of the pen. I now understand why: the section is made entirely of resin, whereas a number of other manufacturers use some metal where the converter/cartridge mates to the section.

 

Balance: does the metal plate really affect the balance of the pen much? If it shifts the weight forward, does it do it at the expense of making the pen feel heavy?

 

grip performance: Is the metal plate very smooth, so smooth that it quickly becomes slippery? or only sweaty palm people need to worry about it?

 

Looks: Is that much gold too much gold? Pictures can never convey metal finishes accurately. Is the gold section gaudy or does it look nice?

[TheNobleSavage]

My Submariner and Submariner Grande collection is up to 5 pens and 3 out of 5 have the resin sections while the others have the metal section. The ones with the resin sections feel super light to me and a bit top heavy with the cap posted but it is not uncomfortable at all. The SG with the metal sections have the weight by the fingers and yes is a bit bottom heavy but posting seems to compensate for the extra weight in the section.

 

I am not normally a big fan of metal sections but the SG metal sections have a ridge that prevents your figers from sliding off the section and getting your fingers full of ink. find the pen comfortable with or with out the metal sections.

 

TNS

[southpaw]

TNS is spot on on this one. I personally prefer the resin sections. The center of gravity shift, while noticeable, is not problematic. The resin section makes the pen very light - you'll notice it's lack of mass. Neither a postive or negative statement, merely an observation. I happen to like it.