Source For Washer Clips?

[EMQG]

I'm looking for some high quality washer clips of a particular size (~12 mm OD and 9 mm ID, give or take a little bit). The modern washer clips that I've used have always felt kinda flimsy. They bend side to side easily and aren't very firm, especially compared to vintage ones I've used, particularly Duofold clips. Modern ones I've had have come from a variety of companies, from Noodler's to Edison.

 

Where could I get my hands on some higher quality washer clips that won't bend side to side, and have some decent tension to them?

[stuckinohio]

Hope I'm not misunderstanding your question, but here goes:

 

Beaufort Ink sells a few clips that are close to those dimensions

http://www.beaufortink.co.uk/penclips.html

 

Exotic Blanks sells a clip for the Churchill which is close at 11.44 OD and 9.25 ID

https://www.exoticblanks.com/Churchill-Sierra-EB-Clip-Choose-from-3-Platings.html

the long clicker clip is close as well at 11.20 OD and 8.88 ID, but nobody sells that clip separately

https://www.exoticblanks.com/Long-Clicker-Pen-Kit-Chrome.html

 

The Turners Wareshouse sells a lot of clips which nobody else sells, but they don't list them on their website. Vince (the owner) will be happy to sell some clips and he will send you pics of the dimensions and the clip. I have the pictures he sent me, but alas, I can't find them...

http://www2.theturnersworkshop.co.uk/

 

Lewis

[stuckinohio]

Oh, and of course Richard Greenwald sells the Louis clip which is close to the dimensions

https://richardlgreenwald.com/shop/vintage-spoon-clip-rhodium-plated/