Pen Dimensions

[jhataway]

Hello to all,

 

One dimension that I've not typically seen is the length from the top of the clip to the bottom of the pen when the pen is capped. Anything much over 5" means that the pen won't be good for shirt pocket carry.

 

Most of my pens, both vintage and modern, have this dimension very close to 5". Anybody else want pens that are shirt pocket friendly?

 

Jim

[jar]

I want shirt pockets that are fountain pen friendly. It is the shirt that has to suit my fountain pens not the pen suiting the shirt.

[ReadyFireAim]

Most of my pens, both vintage and modern, have this dimension very close to 5". Anybody else want pens that are shirt pocket friendly?

 

I agree & they don't seem to be that easy to find.

 

I also like ebonite and most Indian pens are ball bats.

Except here

 

https://fprevolutionusa.com/collections/fpr-fountain-pen-collection

 

I have a Triveni Jr. & a Himalaya and they are 5" & 5.1"

 

Beautiful pens and the flex option is pretty darn good.

Edited August 10, 2017 by Bordeaux146

[PS104]

It's my feeling that it's the shirt pockets that are at fault.

They seem to be getting smaller or non-existent.

Any shirt that doesn't have at least one pocket is left at the store

[Mister5]

It's my feeling that it's the shirt pockets that are at fault.

 

They seem to be getting smaller or non-existent.

Any shirt that doesn't have at least one pocket is left at the store

+1. If I'm wearing a shirt without a pocket often I'll wear a jacket. Downside (besides being hotter) is I'm guessing the extra thickness of the jacket material puts stress in the clip. But I can put the journals that are usually in my back pocket in the jacket instead so that's an added bonus.

[dadbar]

Sounds like a military thing.

 

http://www.richardspens.com/?page=ref/design/milclips.htm

 

I only buy T-shirts with pockets but when I wear them, I only like to use certain vintage pens that work well with t-shirts. The Sheaffer Defender with a military clip, along with my Parker 75 pens all work well since the clip is at the very top of the cap.

[jhataway]

Jar,

 

I justt don't have my priorities in order do I?

[Bo Bo Olson]

If you order your shirt from Landend you can have them sew a pen pocket in the shirt pocket.

Then it won't fall out even if a tad tall.

Edited August 11, 2017 by Bo Bo Olson

[deepak23]

I want shirt pockets that are fountain pen friendly. It is the shirt that has to suit my fountain pens not the pen suiting the shirt.

Exavtly!! I tailor my shirts with slightly deeper pockets than usual (the Airmail 71J is my benchmark. It should sit snugly inside)

[mitto]

What about a Pelikan 1000 or a MB 149 and the likes (in size)?

[Bo Bo Olson]

Safari shirt....one with the sewed in 500 Express loops.

[chromantic]

Some shorter pens, like Sport, Herbin roller, M300, can pull the edge of the pocket down in an unsightly manner if the material is too thin.