Do You Post Your Fp Cap?

[Dronak]

Normally, yes, unless doing so is uncomfortable for some reason, unbalances the pen for me, or something like that.

[Poetman]

Yes. An unposted cap is a deal breaker.

[bitterwonder]

Yes!

[JimCouch]

I always post.

[VivienR]

I never post even if it would possible.

[Vic557]

Always post, but now I look for screw-able pen caps that also screw when posting, there are not too many models that do that, it doesn't fall off, and no damage to the barrel. Just bought a Montegrappa Espressione, cap will post with a screw. Also I look for pens that are flanged at the thread ends and in this way I can secure the cap firmly without fear of unscrewing itself in my pocket or if I hang off the shirt collar if I do not have a shirt pocket. I have had problems otherwise. Anyone else know about other screw post pens?

[Dronak]

Actually, after finding out how much it cost to repair my Cartier Diabolo, where the body was scratched up from posting the cap, I'm trying to get out of the habit of posting. Most of the cost wasn't the body, because there were other things that needed fixing, but I think that process made me realize how much money I could save by not posting and avoiding damage to the pen body in the first place. So now I'm trying to use my pens unposted unless I need to post to get a better length or balance, which is kind of the opposite of what I said before (which was written before I got through with that Cartier repair process).

[vPro]

I post when possible (unless the pen becomes too large or the pen becomes back-heavy). I am careful when posting and never post too deep.

[jar]

Always post, but now I look for screw-able pen caps that also screw when posting, there are not too many models that do that, it doesn't fall off, and no damage to the barrel. Just bought a Montegrappa Espressione, cap will post with a screw. Also I look for pens that are flanged at the thread ends and in this way I can secure the cap firmly without fear of unscrewing itself in my pocket or if I hang off the shirt collar if I do not have a shirt pocket. I have had problems otherwise. Anyone else know about other screw post pens?

Montegrappa had quite a few models that the body end was threaded to allow the cap to screw in place. Here are a few:

 

the 80^th Anniversary

http://www.fototime.com/BD53540DF7A062A/large.jpg

Brier & Sterling, Symphony, Micra or Harmony

http://www.fototime.com/F3FB65BB3C5BB37/large.jpg

the Espressione

http://www.fototime.com/DBEDEC173884EC7/large.jpg

Romeo & Juliet (this is Juliet)

http://www.fototime.com/2B837BC08AE996D/large.jpg

Reminiscence Octagonal and Round

http://www.fototime.com/BD4662F3A0BD87F/large.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/85F7E15B57D6771/large.jpg

Heritage

http://www.fototime.com/CEC51577E6DD964/large.jpg

the Emblema

http://www.fototime.com/E4E272811FEF9D9/large.jpg

[DonLeone]

I used to but stopped.

 

For long writing sessions I may post, I may not.

 

Nowadays I mostly hold the cap in my left hand while writing with right hand. I guess it's because when i write it's usually for short periods of time.

 

I have oversized hands though so sometimes I'll cap just to get the size up.

[frogbaby]

never, the non-scratching is a bonus

i don't like the balance of the pen in my hand

 

but i have often wondered if posting might make me a better writer since it would tend to lighten up the down force on the nib and that might help me write somewhat more fluidly

[ink-syringe]

no. never.

[Yehenara]

Never. Not even for pens designed to be posted. I can never get used to it.

[Vic557]

Thanks Jar, beautiful pens!

[The Good Captain]

I only post my Sailor 1911 regulars - if writing for any particular length of time. Very carefully and watching for any possible marks. None so far!!!

[mallymal1]

Nope.

[Hector67]

Never

[delano]

Depends on the pen. Certainly not my vintage pens for fear of marking.

[kulindi]

Yes always.....

[Kata]

Only my Sport, but otherwise never... Because i have small hands.