I turned these bespoke blanks from Beaufortink and coupled them with the Samplicita acrylics . For the first time after 18 odd pens , my calculation were correct and I could hit the 150 MM mark closed length. . It's festival time in India and these went as gifts from friend who commissioned me to do . My gratitude to all of you since I have been enriching my knowledge and experience from your generous sharing of thoughts and trouble shooting .