Survey: Do you post the cap while writing in fountain pen?

[TULIP]

If the pen unposted is too short to use comfortably, I'll post; however, the vast majority of my pens I don't post because I don't like the heft on the back of the pen when I write. As a fidgity person, holding the cap in my left hand gives it something to do while I'm writing.

Edited October 30, 2007 by TULIP

[DrPJM1]

I post depending on the weight and balance of the pen.

[swarden43]

Post 'em if ya got 'em!

[Ray-Vigo]

The thousandth survey of this type-

 

No, I don't post anymore. I like the lighter feel and don't like the scar ring that it leaves.

[andyk]

I post most of my pens unless it is just to scribble a couple of words, only pen I never post (mainly because its not possible) is my Pelikan Level 5. For expensive pens made of resin (plastic or whatever) I make sure I post carefully to avoid cracking the cap lip.

 

Andy

[Hélène]

I post most of the time. I never posted ball points and roller balls until after I started using fountain pens and now I post them when I use them.

[tamburlaine]

It's highly dependent upon the pen for me. For example of my two largest FPs I post one and don't post the other - Lamy 2000 I am finding I like to post, and the Aurora 88 is perfect un-posted. The Pilot Prera and Sailor Sapporo I do post for longer writing sessions, but for quick scribbles I use them un-posted.

 

So if there was a poll, I'd have to choose the 'Sometimes' option...

[Shelley]

I only post my VP...gotcha! Seriously though I sometimes post, depends on both the pen and what I am writing, if I am writing a lot then I will post, although I find my Vista too top heavy to post, others are fine, but a short scribble then I do not post.

[andrewboy]

It is always for me. I've posted for so many years now, I don't think I could stop myself.

 

Best wishes,

 

andrewboy

[Bisquitlips]

A Japanese fountain pen site conducts a survey whether or not the cap is posted while writing in fountain pen. So far, 22 out of 35 fountain pen users post the cap. I just wonder what percentage of people here do so or not. I would greatly appreciate your reply.

 

Always post the cap! Otherwise what's the purpose of my left hand?

[tortswon]

I don't post because I collect pens for their appearance as well as functionality.

Edited October 31, 2007 by tortswon

[jonro]

I post most of my pens, but not if I only need to write a few words. I usually prefer the feeling of balance I get from a posted pen and I like the way a posted pen looks.

[RayMan]

I generally post only when using my shorter pens, like a Parker 21 or Esterbrook.

[cmd]

Dang it, you folks got me thinking about this and now I'm not posting.

 

 

[goodguy]

Nope never post.It screws the pen balance.

Caps are made only to protect the nib.

[ko6]

Thank you very much for the replies. I will analyze the data and put the result after Nov. 8.

 

A Japanese site condicting the similar survey is http://pelikan.livedoor.biz/. I will also put the

final result of the survey in Japan here. Surprisingly (or not surprisingly), comparing to the

past surverys at the FPN, the tentative result of the Japanese survey shows almost similar

percentage regarding posting or not.

 

This is not the site of the Pelikan Company, but run by the president of Japnaese Fountain Pen Club,

"WAGNER." Not only this kind of survery, he put a lot of pictures of fountain pens, which he has

repaired and adjusted. You will just enjoy wathing those pen before and after his work without

reading Japanese.

Edited November 1, 2007 by ko6

[GirchyGirchy]

Caps are made for posting.

Oh. I always kinda figured they were for keeping the nib and section sealed so they wouldn't dry up.

[BruceK]

Never post.

 

[ray905]

Never post. I originally did not post to avoid marring the pen finish, however, even with some of the short/small pens I have now, I don't post because it alters the balance and feels awkward.

[LouisA]

Always post. It ain't a real fountain pen unless you can stick the cap on the end.