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    Default Anyone try an Opus 88 Pocket pen?

    I have, and love, the large Opus 88 Demonstrator with a great EF nib. Fit outings, I was considering their pocket pen. Does anyone here have any experience with them? The section girth seems good but the grip length looks short. Also, does it post? Any comments?
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    Default Re: Anyone try an Opus 88 Pocket pen?

    To add on, I'm looking for a smaller but wide-gripped eyedropper filler with a cut off valve, preferably with a clip. I have thin long fingers. I like very smooth EF nibs. For non-cut-off, I have a Newton and a Kaweco Sport.

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    M: An argument isn't just contradiction.
    A: It can be.
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    A: No it isn't.
    M: Yes it is! It's not just contradiction.
    A: Look, if I argue with you, I must take up a contrary position.
    M: Yes, but that's not just saying 'No it isn't.'
    A: Yes it is!
    M: No it isn't!

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    Default Re: Anyone try an Opus 88 Pocket pen?

    I have an Opus Fantasia which I'd classify as a pocket pen. The cap screws on to the back making it a full length pen in use. The section is a straight cylinder, not my favorite shape. You could consider a TWSBI mini (cap also screws on the end) or a Moonman eyedropper model (no shut off valve, though).

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    Default Re: Anyone try an Opus 88 Pocket pen?

    I have one for sale. A Fantasia.
    It does post but it is a screw on cap.

    I don't know about the other small opus's (opie?) but the cap on this one has a ridge that fits into a slot in the blind cap in case it is screwed on too tight.

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    Default Re: Anyone try an Opus 88 Pocket pen?

    Thanks, Doug. The grip looks a bit awkward for my long fingers.

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    A: No it isn't.
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    M: Yes, but that's not just saying 'No it isn't.'
    A: Yes it is!
    M: No it isn't!

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    Default Re: Anyone try an Opus 88 Pocket pen?

    How would the Stipula Passaporto compare? One design has the nice concave-sided section.

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    Default Re: Anyone try an Opus 88 Pocket pen?

    The opus has a bigger section.

    I have had 2 Passaportos and felt they were too small for me to use comfortably.

    But then, that's just me.

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