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So, I've already got my wife her Mont Blanc, her Antique Mable Todd, and a collectible Monteverde Sleeping Beauty Pen, but recently she was able to get one of her novels picked up by a publisher and she will be signing some books. I thought about getting her a pen that reflects "her" that isn't too expensive, uses good refills. so a rollerball or ballpoint pen so when she signs it dries fast, but she loves everything purple...

I've see the Parker IM in a lavender color that looks great, for a good price... what do some of you suggest? Not expensive, but not cheap since it's a gift, $20-$40 range, which the Parker IM fits... and I've read great things that the Schmidt 9000 refill fits it.

Oh, I also noticed Lamy had a Dark Lilac limited pen a few years ago that is still available, but the grip is weird.

Thanks everyone,

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Pentel Energel Alloy RT Violet/Purple with their purple ink too!

 

https://www.amazon.com/Pentel-EnerGel-Premium-Liquid-BL407VBPV/dp/B00VMO2F88

Thanks for that! I wonder if the Parker IM or Jotter pens could use those Gel Refills?? Or the Lamy Safari? They just look a bit better

I really like the idea of the violet ink and the Pentel Gel Ink is fast drying, so perfect for signing a book that will be closed fast. hmmm, the Parker pens just look a bit nicer, but really as long as it writes good. thoughts on refill compatibility?

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Parker cannot use Energel refills, but Lamy Safari can with a spacer on the back of refill. I'm using a Vista R/B with Energel refill right now.

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Pentel Energel Alloy RT Violet/Purple with their purple ink too!

 

https://www.amazon.com/Pentel-EnerGel-Premium-Liquid-BL407VBPV/dp/B00VMO2F88

When I saw this thread Pentel Energel came to mind IMMEDIATELY. Nice to see that someone else shares the same opinion, great minds think alike! :D

 

You could get a more expensive purple pen (more of a showstopper) that is compatible with pentel refills, and put one of those energel refills in. They write really well and are purple.

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When I saw this thread Pentel Energel came to mind IMMEDIATELY. Nice to see that someone else shares the same opinion, great minds think alike! :D

 

You could get a more expensive purple pen (more of a showstopper) that is compatible with pentel refills, and put one of those energel refills in. They write really well and are purple.

 

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On that note, recently I've seen Karas Kustoms The Bolt V2 in purple, which according to their new design can be refilled with Energel:

http://karaskustoms.com/pens/bolt-v2.html

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When I saw this thread Pentel Energel came to mind IMMEDIATELY. Nice to see that someone else shares the same opinion, great minds think alike! :D

 

You could get a more expensive purple pen (more of a showstopper) that is compatible with pentel refills, and put one of those energel refills in. They write really well and are purple.

Thanks, I've decided to get the cheaper Energel Pentel pen mentioned here, see how it goes and then in the future get a higher end holder for it. Probably a good idea to not bring an expensive pen to a signing anyway. Thanks for all the tips... I've bookmarked them!

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It takes a bit of effort, but I'm 99% sure the Parker IM can use an Energel/Sarasa/Pilot G2 refill. I'm not sure I've put an Energel in an IM, but I have two IMs with Sarasa refills and the Energel and Sarasa are very similar.

 

It involves wrapping a little bit of tape around the end of the refill and putting a spring or spacer in the barrel before you put the refill in.

 

You can use colorful tape as an accent, electrical tape so it will look somewhat like a stock Quink refill or you can gently cut the tape away once everything is put together.

 

I am using a Dark Lilac Safari with a violet Energel today so I can definitely confirm that works pretty easily.

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It takes a bit of effort, but I'm 99% sure the Parker IM can use an Energel/Sarasa/Pilot G2 refill. I'm not sure I've put an Energel in an IM, but I have two IMs with Sarasa refills and the Energel and Sarasa are very similar.

 

It involves wrapping a little bit of tape around the end of the refill and putting a spring or spacer in the barrel before you put the refill in.

 

You can use colorful tape as an accent, electrical tape so it will look somewhat like a stock Quink refill or you can gently cut the tape away once everything is put together.

 

I am using a Dark Lilac Safari with a violet Energel today so I can definitely confirm that works pretty easily.

 

 

I think you're talking about IM rollerball pens. I was referring about IM ballpoint pens.

 

Can you post a picture with your set-up please? I'm curious now.

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PaperMate InkJoy gel pens. Smooth, different sizes, many colors (including purple).

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Well, the gift went over great, she loves it and how the pen writes. I bought the 12 pack of refills also.

Thanks!

 

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Happy to help!

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Pilot Metropolitan has a beautiful purple color, and it comes as a ballpoint or a rollerball in addition to a fountain pen. My daughter is obsessed with purple, and one of her gifts for her most recent birthday was the rollerball version of this pen with her name engraved on it.

https://smile.amazon.com/Engraved-Personalized-Pilot-Metropolitan-Ballpoint/dp/B01I47JRGS/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_2?keywords=pilot+metropolitan+ballpoint+engraved&qid=1557873054&s=gateway&sr=8-2-fkmrnull

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Parker cannot use Energel refills, but Lamy Safari can with a spacer on the back of refill. I'm using a Vista R/B with Energel refill right now.

 

I assume this is applicable to all Lamy RB's?

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I assume this is applicable to all Lamy RB's?

 

Pentel Energel refills will work in many normal rollerballs, as long as you add a spacer or cut the lenght to fit. I have a Lamy Tipo with Energel refill right now.

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