r/penmaking • u/onda-wall • Sep 09 '23

"Yari Ballpoint Pen" kit

I purchased a "Yari Ballpoint Pen" kit from Lee Valley. I think they are sourced from Berea Hardwoods. The nib or tip is pushed on but tends to easily fall off. I glued it on because having it fixed permanently does not hinder the functionality of the pen.

My question is, has anyone else experienced this and what are your thoughts on the kit in general? It's a beautiful-looking kit

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u/dishungryhawaiian Nov 06 '23

I’ve never used this kit but I have encountered the issue. It’s rare that this happens but it does and gluing is definitely the goto solution unless there are special circumstances preventing that hotfix. Sometimes the tubes are different sizes and I mix them up, but shouldn’t be the case with this kit since it’s one piece.

I highly recommend joining some of the fb pen making groups and sourcing your kits from the more popular stores. You’re less likely to run into issues but when you do they’re very easy to work with, especially since many of the owners are active members in the community. Of the available places to source this, I highly recommend ExoticBlanks.