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I was out in the shop today getting a couple of large pens done.... This style of pen is called the Gentleman and it is a big pen... at least to me... It is also a heavy pen

Well to get to the point... a couple of weeks ago I was asked about the size of custom pens.... I posted two different pens and the measurements...

I decided to really show the difference with this one...

The picture is a Gentleman pen in Blue Coral Alternative Stone with Platinum plated hardware. For a size comparison I picked something virtually all of us can understand, a Pelikan 200....

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Nice, but too big and (I suppose) heavy...All those men pens are so very difficult to carry in a shirt pocket...That's why I do not want anything bigger than a pelikan 200/400.

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Nice, but too big and (I suppose) heavy...All those men pens are so very difficult to carry in a shirt pocket...That's why I do not want anything bigger than a pelikan 200/400.

I have to agree about the size and weight..

I have customers that love a big pen like that, so I make them...

Personally, I am most comfortable with my Snorkels, Pelikans and 51s....

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It certainly is big, but it's also very beautiful, OldGriz. Nice work!

"I have striven not to laugh at human actions, not to weep at them, nor to hate them, but to understand them."

- Baruch Spinoza

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Hey Griz,

 

You know those attachments they sell for the big Maglights that turns it into a nightstick. Well if you made one for that pen it could double as a self defence weapon :eureka:

 

That is one fantastic pen, too big for my taste, but the craftsmanship just blows me away.

 

Good job that man B)

 

Jim

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Beautiful work as usual bud.

 

Just so you know you need to box it up and send it this way. There is a certain lady here who would wet herself over that one. If you don't sell it bring it to DC.

 

Dennis

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Personally, I am most comfortable with my Snorkels, Pelikans and 51s....

51's ??? You mean Parkers???? you are really coming over to the light.

 

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Personally, I am most comfortable with my Snorkels, Pelikans and 51s....

51's ??? You mean Parkers???? you are really coming over to the light.

 

:)

I wouldn't go that far.... :blink: :blink:

But I do appreciate a nice pen... even a Parker... especially when I can get one at a good price...

Been thinking maybe it is time to even out my collection a bit...

Acquire a few more Parkers to go with the 40+ Sheaffers I have...

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Personally, I am most comfortable with my Snorkels, Pelikans and 51s....

51's ??? You mean Parkers???? you are really coming over to the light.

 

:)

I wouldn't go that far.... :blink: :blink:

But I do appreciate a nice pen... even a Parker... especially when I can get one at a good price...

Been thinking maybe it is time to even out my collection a bit...

Acquire a few more Parkers to go with the 40+ Sheaffers I have...

Bob,

 

Griz is in total denial over the Parker thing, he knows he likes them, but just can't get around to admitting he is hooked.................

 

Jim

 

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Well, not as large as some of the Omas limited editions I have seen. But those aren't really for use. This one though is a useable size. I like thick pens, but not heavy.

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MMMM, big pen...sorry... :drool:

 

My daily carry is usually either my Sr. Duofold Streamline, or my Big Red...so yeah, I dig rather large, stately pens. Of course I like my "51" too...

 

 

Griz, you just made me jump over to your site for a look, and possible a buy in the near future ;)

"The older I get, the more I realize I'm getting older".

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