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What is the difference between a Rollerball and a ballpoint and is a Parker Type a rollerball or a ballpoint? I have been asked this question several times and usually just waffle on about it but in reality I don't know. How about Gel? is that just a different type of ink and can be rollerball or ballpoint or is it something totally different?
 
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Paul - have a look at this. It explains it all, including the ink.

Ballpoints use a different ink to a rollerball. A Parker style is only called that because it was popularised by Parker. Actually it is more technically known as a Large Capacity G2. (not to be confused with a low capacity G2 which is what you get inside a Pilot disposible and is a completely different unit) As far as gel ink is concerned, it depends what type of refill it's in, but yes, the Beaufort gels are in an Large Capacity G2

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Thanks to Paul for asking and Phil for the explanation. :thumbs:

Something I've meant to ask but didn't want to look like a chump..... Had to be you who did it Paul:wink::funny:
 
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Phil Dart said:
Paul - have a look at this. It explains it all, including the ink.

Ballpoints use a different ink to a rollerball. A Parker style is only called that because it was popularised by Parker. Actually it is more technically known as a Large Capacity G2. (not to be confused with a low capacity G2 which is what you get inside a Pilot disposible and is a completely different unit) As far as gel ink is concerned, it depends what type of refill it's in, but yes, the Beaufort gels are in an Large Capacity G2

Beaufort Ink technical info

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Thanks Phil...

So the only difference is the ink, not the ball size?

In your technical speck you say the Cross and Parker Style use an oil based ink, is this just general and they use 2 different mixes of the same thing?

Sorry about the questions, I'm just trying to get my head around it.
 
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The ball size differs too. - so does the way the ball is held and operates. Beaufort Parker style (G2) and Cross style (C1) standard inks are the same ink. G2 Soft & Smooth is a different ink.
 
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Thanks Phil. Do you mind if I use your tech spec for my pens that hold Beaufort Ink?
 
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Glad I found this, got a possible couple of potential buyers, but needed to know about refills.

Does any one know where you can get mini refills for the Lipstick pens?

Also penn state ind state the parker style refill is .22" dia x 4" long is that standard.

Phil thanks in advance if you pick up on this.
 
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I have a regiment of old stock mini refills you are welcome to.
PM your address to me and I'll pop em in the post for ya.
They do need a bit of scrubbing to get them working so do this before letting them go out init?
 
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John - PSI's dimensions are an approximation , but yes, they are standard for Parker style refills. Beaufort Ink Parker styles are 5.8mm (+/-0.1mm) by 98.1mm (+/- 0.35mm) PSI have just simplified it and rounded it to .22" by 4"

Can't help you with the mini refills I'm afraid, unless you want 10 or 15 thousand of them, in which case I'm happy to oblige. (pro -forma invoice though I'm afraid:bwink:)
 
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Real happy you asked this question Paul and for the real answers I hasten to say I am still using the thin writing refills I bought in bulk for Slimlines from at least twenty years ago I love them.No smudges.:fingers::fingers:

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Phil Dart said:
John - PSI's dimensions are an approximation , but yes, they are standard for Parker style refills. Beaufort Ink Parker styles are 5.8mm (+/-0.1mm) by 98.1mm (+/- 0.35mm) PSI have just simplified it and rounded it to .22" by 4"

Can't help you with the mini refills I'm afraid, unless you want 10 or 15 thousand of them, in which case I'm happy to oblige. (pro -forma invoice though I'm afraid:bwink:)
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Phil,

Many thanks, are you going to York?

Will have to get some refills for potential customers.

A very nice man is sending me some mini refills.
 
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ni9eofse7en said:
Phil,

Many thanks, are you going to York?

Will have to get some refills for potential customers.

A very nice man is sending me some mini refills.
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Can't make it personally more's the pity John, but Dan will have some of my stock available. That's the plan anyway.
 
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Big thanks to a very Grumpy man for my parcel today. All the best you very nice, sorry I mean very Grumpy man. grr!! aagh!!:thumbs:

Cheers Brian
 
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