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I have a very nice little Franklin-Christof 45L, which is clipless. I never had a clipless pen before and I find it annoying.  It is always trying to roll off my desk, and I can't take it anywhere because I need to clip it to my purse pocket or my shirt.  I know custom pen makers may install a variety of clips on their own pens, but is there someone who would install a clip on a pen made elsewhere?

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Would the cheap little snake rings you can buy off ebay work for you on your pen? If so, they just slide on, or you can prise them open a bit to put on in order to avoid scratches.

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5 minutes ago, Uncial said:

Would the cheap little snake rings you can buy off ebay work for you on your pen? If so, they just slide on, or you can prise them open a bit to put on in order to avoid scratches.


As a last resort I guess. Not a fan of them. Would prefer an actual clip.

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You might be able to pick up a vintage style clip that has the adjustable thick collar. I've seen them on ebay from time to time, although matching them to pens is limited.

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Look at some small, AA battery size flashlights. These often have a clip that can be repurposed. For something fancier you might see a local jeweler.

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I will offer an easy solution for your consideration.  All you need is an inexpensive ball shape earring stud.  Cut the post off, add a drop of super glue and stick it on the cap where you want.  Let it dry and problem solved.

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9 minutes ago, ParramattaPaul said:

I will offer an easy solution for your consideration.  All you need is an inexpensive ball shape earring stud.  Cut the post off, add a drop of super glue and stick it on the cap where you want.  Let it dry and problem solved.


Shoot, I think I have something like that in my jewelry box that I haven't opened for years  ....

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What's the diameter of the pen's cap?  Because it occurred to me that Kaweco sells clips separately from the Sports.  

Kinda in agreement about the snake rings -- although I'm betting you could find a kid's ring that ISN'T a snake -- all you would need is to have some sort of setting on it.

But that idea of ParramattaPaul's of using an old earring stud is also a good  one.

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