I received an order from Dan today and in it was a kit to try which was very nice of him. I'll try to give as honest and accurate an appraisal as possible.
1. Tubes. These are the same size as slimline tubes in wall thickness, diameter and length and there was no apparent difference in the quality of brass.
2. Top Cap. This is a fancy cap that is something the slimline world has been waiting for in far as its different to the same old plain one we've been using for a long time. It has a pattern that stands out from the black background and is quite sharp in its features which is pleasing to my eye. On top of the patterned area is another few mill with rings on it that I would prefer if it wasn't there because it makes the top very tall.
3. Clip. I love this, its a different shape to any I've seen before and has a small wheel at the end which is quite novel. I don't know how sturdy it is and the test of time may see it falling off but it does seem to be a good fit at the moment.
4. Centre Band. This would look better if it had the same pattern as the top of the pen and it would be nice if it came in slimline and streamline sizes because I think both would sell well. I changed the cb in one of my pics to a more fancy one but that doesn't go either and makes it look like there are 3 disparate parts to the pen.
5. Nib. A totally different shape to what I've seen before and I like it. the diameter at the point where it meets the wood is less than a normal slimline and I've left it turned at the size of a slimline so that Dan can see. I'll rectify it tomorrow. The diameter of the nib that fits into the tube is too small and can be inserted and pulled out easily by hand.
6. Overall. I like it and it goes a long way to becoming another arrow in the quiver.
Thanks Dan.
6. Lenth. Overall it is about 2-3mm longer than a slimline.
1. Tubes. These are the same size as slimline tubes in wall thickness, diameter and length and there was no apparent difference in the quality of brass.
2. Top Cap. This is a fancy cap that is something the slimline world has been waiting for in far as its different to the same old plain one we've been using for a long time. It has a pattern that stands out from the black background and is quite sharp in its features which is pleasing to my eye. On top of the patterned area is another few mill with rings on it that I would prefer if it wasn't there because it makes the top very tall.
3. Clip. I love this, its a different shape to any I've seen before and has a small wheel at the end which is quite novel. I don't know how sturdy it is and the test of time may see it falling off but it does seem to be a good fit at the moment.
4. Centre Band. This would look better if it had the same pattern as the top of the pen and it would be nice if it came in slimline and streamline sizes because I think both would sell well. I changed the cb in one of my pics to a more fancy one but that doesn't go either and makes it look like there are 3 disparate parts to the pen.
5. Nib. A totally different shape to what I've seen before and I like it. the diameter at the point where it meets the wood is less than a normal slimline and I've left it turned at the size of a slimline so that Dan can see. I'll rectify it tomorrow. The diameter of the nib that fits into the tube is too small and can be inserted and pulled out easily by hand.
6. Overall. I like it and it goes a long way to becoming another arrow in the quiver.
Thanks Dan.
6. Lenth. Overall it is about 2-3mm longer than a slimline.
that said the turning is lovely and the choice of wood looks great. 
with this kit.
