Question of "grip" sizes?

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jbswearingen

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I just turned my first FP from a Jr. Gent II kit. I have a prospective buyer that is asking about different sizes of the grip end of the pen. This one measures about 5/16" at the grip.

Are the kits for other FP's different sizes? I think he's actually looking for something a bit slimmer.
 
You will often have people ask for a slimmer pen.

I believe this is because we grew up using slender ballpoint pens. So, we are used to slim.

Yes, some kits lend themselves to slim, better than others. CSUSA sells a fountain pen that is "plain", but it uses a 10mm tube and there is not much material left.

There are others.
 
go kitless.

but the mechanics limit how small you can get them. The feed holder and refill being the biggest limitations on a FP. I've seen some BPs that are about the size of the 7mm tubes.
 
Thanks, guys. I figured the diameter was limited by the internal mechanisms. I don't yet wish to try making kitless pens; I'm still getting the knack for kitted pens. Eventually, though.
 
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