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Feel Of Bakul Acrylic Versus Bakul Ebonite?

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I have (and love) an ebonite Range with the Bakul (matte) finish. Would those familiar with both bakul finished acrylic and bakul finished ebonite comments on the feel while writing? Does the bakul finished acrylic feel closer to the bakul finished ebonite or polished acrylic?

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I'm guessing no one has tried both... :(

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I have (and love) an ebonite Range with the Bakul (matte) finish. Would those familiar with both bakul finished acrylic and bakul finished ebonite comments on the feel while writing? Does the bakul finished acrylic feel closer to the bakul finished ebonite or polished acrylic?

 

there is no comparison of ebonite or acrylic...

ebonite is warmer as compared to Acrylic....

 

it's just the grip that improves with Bakul finish apart from the looks

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there is no comparison of ebonite or acrylic...

ebonite is warmer as compared to Acrylic....

 

it's just the grip that improves with Bakul finish apart from the looks

 

That sounds like a good answer to me, @mehandiratta: I have a translucent ASA Nauka in bakul finish, and a couple of bakul ebonites. The 'feel' is different - but the (very slightly) rough texture of the bakul finish for both materials makes for a slightly firmer grip. Then again, my polished ebonite pens *also* sit very securely in my hands...

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hot temperature... a bit of sweat... long hours of writing... all require a firmer grip for me.. which means Bakul Finish... polish tends to slip more for me... but again this is a personal observation....

 

some colors do really set well for me in Bakul than their polished counterparts...

 

Ebonite is my preference but with prolong use requires some care in case it starts to get warm...

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