amin
May 12 2006, 12:22 AM
Quoted from the
Stylophiles Online article on the Aurora Asia LE:
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The pen itself is the standard Optima in terms of size and weight. This makes it one of the more usable of modern production pens, as when closed it's a compact pen. Post the cap for writing, however, and you have a pen that's long enough to balance nicely in the hand.
I love the Optima for this fact. There's not a shirt pocket in my closet that the Optima won't fit into easily. At the same time, unlike many "compact" pens, it's very comfortable when in use.
I share this appreciation for the form of the Optima. As a person who mainly carries pens in shirt pockets, I enjoy relatively shorter pens that are well-balanced posted and have some girth. 5" capped is just about perfect IMO. What are some more pens that fit this bill?
GrantC
May 12 2006, 12:37 AM
The Duke 2007 (aka "Mini Torpedo") fits that description perfectly.
Susanna
May 12 2006, 04:37 PM
I think also Lalex Forme
when capped, its size is normal
NG-Huy
May 12 2006, 05:45 PM
Jean-Pierre Lépine Indigo and Attila fit in your description, look at mine on this post:
-> Fat mini fountain pens Jean-Pierre Lépine <-They are affordable too, around 90-100€
Kelly
May 12 2006, 08:00 PM
Maybe the Sailor Sapporo - short version. You can see one here
http://www.andys-pens.co.uk/sapporo.shtml Email Andy for measurements - he's wonderful to do business with as well - usual disclaimer
saintsimon
May 12 2006, 08:30 PM
A Sailor Professional Gear fits your bill very well. Short, thick barrel, relatively large cap, big 21k nib, needs to be posted and then feels comfortable and well balanced. A very reliable c/c filler with the finer Japanese nib widths, available in black resin with either palladium or gold trim. Best prices at www.pengallery.com /:)
krz
May 12 2006, 08:42 PM
Vintage: I like the Sheaffer Tuckaways for a short fat pen. Modern: I like the Duke mini-torpedo too.
Michael Wright
May 12 2006, 09:07 PM
Also vintage: Duofold Junior, especially the flat-top. Short, but fatter than your average pen (though not as fat as a Big Red). *Excellent* practical pens, and a relatively inexpensive way into the family of a great classic.
The Lady Duofolds are significantly thinner, and IIRC the streamline Juniors don't have the same chubbiness.
Best
Michael
short and fat himself
Mac in Alberta
May 12 2006, 09:16 PM
Monteverde Sonata. 11 cm capped, or 4 5/8 inches old style.
smooth German nib, medium. C/C fill. Cap posts beautifully, a necessity on small pens. A go-to pen for a lot of writing.
Brian Anderson
May 12 2006, 10:51 PM
Not too long ago I had a BHR Conklin Duragraph. I think they were only made for one or two years. OS in diameter, but really short with a HUGE nib.
Best-
Brian
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