Welcome to- The Fountain Pen Community!

Members Login
Username 
 
Password 
    Remember Me  
The Fountain Pen Community -> Ball Points/Roller-balls -> Caran d'Ache Ballpoint Hex
Post Info TOPIC: Caran d'Ache Ballpoint Hex
Titivillus


Seasoned

Status: Offline
Posts: 214
Date:
Caran d'Ache Ballpoint Hex
Permalink Closed

I've had two of these and have to say that the enamel over metal just gives it a wonderful hand feel.  The goliath refill writes forever and it a smooth line producer.


And if you've never tried the button on a C d'A  give it a go it makes all other BPs feel clunky.

__________________
WriteAway


Seasoned

Status: Offline
Posts: 163
Date:
Permalink Closed

I've been meaning to reply to this for a while. Too long, it looks like. But since I finally have a photo, I'll show off my Caran D'Ache 849 metal office pens here anyways. I use the silver one the most of the three. The refills are super, and my only issue is that the pen body is a tad too small for long periods of writing. The click action is like buttah, and the metal clip certainly looks durable too. Bottom line: They cost around $20, and are a lot of pen for the money! 



__________________

My shirt came to me, wrapped up all in black, something funny told me, I'd have to send it back.

Although I couldn't make it fit, I knew I'd have to try. Now I'm telling all of you, I will never buy....

Clothes from Bangla Desh, Bangla Desh...
WriteAway


Seasoned

Status: Offline
Posts: 163
Date:
Permalink Closed

Another Caran D'Ache 849 I could not resist...

The clip and clicker are gold plated (very thinly, as I can see on my example), otherwise, a typical nice Swiss-made 849 bp. This baby will likely sit unused, as I don't know how the finish will hold up under use. The form-fitted metal case is also gold colored, and uses small magnetic clasps to hold it shut. 

BTW - I had to switch image hosting sites, so I've lost my previous images until I repost them.



__________________

My shirt came to me, wrapped up all in black, something funny told me, I'd have to send it back.

Although I couldn't make it fit, I knew I'd have to try. Now I'm telling all of you, I will never buy....

Clothes from Bangla Desh, Bangla Desh...
WriteAway


Seasoned

Status: Offline
Posts: 163
Date:
Permalink Closed

I've decided to start using my 849 in my regular pen rotation. It's doubtful this will be a collector's item at any time, and it's just too nice to not use every day.
Hubert



-- Edited by WriteAway on Tuesday 9th of October 2012 06:38:42 PM

__________________

My shirt came to me, wrapped up all in black, something funny told me, I'd have to send it back.

Although I couldn't make it fit, I knew I'd have to try. Now I'm telling all of you, I will never buy....

Clothes from Bangla Desh, Bangla Desh...
Page 1 of 1  sorted by
 
Quick Reply

Please log in to post quick replies.
The Fountain Pen Community -> Ball Points/Roller-balls -> Caran d'Ache Ballpoint Hex
Tweet this page Post to Digg Post to Del.icio.us


Create your own FREE Forum
Report Abuse 		Powered by ActiveBoard