Bulk Filler "streamline" Demonstrator Prototype

[fountainbel]

Hi all,

Conid has still not decided to start production of the "streamline" demonstrator, so i decided in making a prototype in my shop.

Hopefully this will trigger more interest, so Werner gets convinced in making the LE- FPR of these pens !

Attached some picture links showing the pen.... on a snow carpet.

I'm not such a very good photographer, so my apologies if the pictures seem rather poor....

As always your critique, comments and suggestions are most welcome!

Regards, Francis

 

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http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/fountainbel/2013-01-18150412_zps92cac848.jpg

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Edited January 18, 2013 by fountainbel

[Koyote]

Price?

[lsmith42]

Does the metal way out at the end unbalance the pen?

 

(I do like the look of it)

[fountainbel]

Hi Koyote,

Note this is only a prototype, not for sale.

CONID has still not decided in starting making an FPR/LE series of these pens.

When there is enough interest they surely will, till now there is interest for 15 pens, but making a series of 100 would imply CONID needs interest for at least 40pens.

Price- equipped with steel BOCK nib unit- will be around 420.00€, 18K or Titanium BOCK nibs respectively 130.00 or 35.00 € extra.

Francis

 

 

Price?

Edited January 18, 2013 by fountainbel

[fountainbel]

Hi ismith42,

Not at all , all metal furniture is made from titanium an the tops are partly hollow.

Francis

 

Does the metal way out at the end unbalance the pen?

 

(I do like the look of it)

[leod]

congrats Francis, that is one fine looking pen!

 

while o-rings on the blind cap has a purpose, it distracts the look but i understand this is function over form (is there a silver colored o-ring).

[reprieve]

I really like the look of this pen! I liked the flat-top demonstrator, but I was worried it'd be too big. I prefer the slimmer streamline version; I love the demonstrator to show off the innovative filling system! Definitely interested.

[Lszuk]

Is there any way to show the comparable size of this as well as the others available (e.g. Compared with say a MB 146 or 149)?

[falarcon]

Francis,Nice pen. I would be interested!

[basterma]

I love your work, but are nowhere near affording the pens you make. I have wondered if you are interested in making the filling mechanism as a unit for use by pen-turners or other manufacturers? It seems that you may be able to generate some volume which could bring the price down a bit on whole pens made by Conid.

 

I don't mean anything against you or your work, and I understand that the quality must come at a price, but the bulkfiller is such a neat thing. It could being a lot more users to fountain pens if the price point comes down.

[fountainbel]

Hi leod,

I'm not aware of any silver colored O rings, the only alternative are red silicone...

Francis

 

congrats Francis, that is one fine looking pen!

 

while o-rings on the blind cap has a purpose, it distracts the look but i understand this is function over form (is there a silver colored o-ring).

[fountainbel]

Hi basterma,

The bulk filler system is actually "patent pending".

i don't expect CONID will be interested in selling the filling system separately.

As you rightfully stated" quality comes at a price",and CONID surely does not want to compromise on quality.

This pen is build like a tank, and will last for years and years

KOLMEC,-the mother company of CONID - is specialized in designing and making special machines for the pharmaceutical industry and applies the same standards.

FYI :You can see the KOMEC site here : Komec

 

Regards, Francis

 

 

 

 

 

I love your work, but are nowhere near affording the pens you make. I have wondered if you are interested in making the filling mechanism as a unit for use by pen-turners or other manufacturers? It seems that you may be able to generate some volume which could bring the price down a bit on whole pens made by Conid.

 

I don't mean anything against you or your work, and I understand that the quality must come at a price, but the bulkfiller is such a neat thing. It could being a lot more users to fountain pens if the price point comes down.

 

 

 

Edited January 19, 2013 by fountainbel

[Mags]

The pen looks wonderful. To think of the talent you possess to have made that from scratch.

 

Interested yes, it looks like many other pens I have liked and purchased. Price at over $250 dollars I expect a gold nib not just gold looking...so 10k nib for starters - I expect steel nibs in sub $200 pens or in a pen made as a prototype or a custom build steel and more than $200 equates for me.....I think 150 euros is about 200 Canadian.

 

Bottom line the Euro price suggested exceeds what I will pay but if that price drops...I am interested.

[fountainbel]

Hi Lszuk,

The Bulkfiller is the size of a Montblanc 146,

Francis

Is there any way to show the comparable size of this as well as the others available (e.g. Compared with say a MB 146 or 149)?

[Lszuk]

The pen looks great. I'd be interested as well. What other pens are currently available. It seems the original demonstrator is no longer avail., but your web site only shows the demonstrator. There is a review on FPN of a black streamlined, but does not appear on the web site.

[fountainbel]

Hi Lszuk,

The black streamlined version is still available, please contact CONID directly : werner@conid.be

Francis

 

The pen looks great. I'd be interested as well. What other pens are currently available. It seems the original demonstrator is no longer avail., but your web site only shows the demonstrator. There is a review on FPN of a black streamlined, but does not appear on the web site.

[basterma]

Thanks Francis!

[bostonfin]

Is there a waiting list to be put on?

Edited January 20, 2013 by bostonfin

[fountainbel]

Hi bostonfin,

Please confirm your intention to buy the pen directly to CONID : werner@conid.be

Thanks and regards, Francis

 

Is there a waiting list to be put on?

[bostonfin]

Thank you! Email sent. It's a beauty.