Pens in your shirt pocket: Anyone else consider it to part of their style?

ter1413 · Apr 10, 2012

NORE said:
None of my shirts have chest pockets so I am safe there. The pen goes into the pen pocket inside my jacket.

+1

randomhero88 said:
You use the words "low-end starter pens" so eloquently. I'd love to see your collection? I enjoy what I have and I work my way up as money and the right deals find their way to me. I just started collecting back in October of 2011 with a 25 cent Parker 51 I bought at an estate sale. So in 6 months to go from 25 cents to a collection I just had insured for well into the 5 figure range is plenty for me right now.

Believe me when I say that I know your type. I could have posted a picture of 15 Mont Blanc Writer's Editions and you would have still made the same comments. In fact, no matter what I posted, you probably would have had something to say about its insignificance. I suppose I should say it just to get it out of the way: "I'm not worthy" *Wayne's World Voice*

Typical sort of post....
-OP asks for advice..if anyone does this or ...
-SF responds..NO...
-OP gets upset and screams at SF....

MikeDT · Apr 10, 2012

Pens in shirt pocket?

No, it's not part of my style.

ter1413 · Apr 10, 2012

MikeDT said:
[COLOR=FF00AA]shirt pocket?[/COLOR]

No, it's not part of my style.

FTFY!!

black_umbrella · Apr 10, 2012

I prefer the placket approach

And this is a cheap as **** hero 100. Perhaps the best pen I have ever used.

Noodler luxury blue.

habanos · Apr 10, 2012

I carry a simple cross pen in my shirt pocket at work. Never have I had a leakage problem and I get compliments from clients on occasion. If it fits your job why not have one or two?

Crane's · Apr 10, 2012

I switched my Pilot demonstrator to Aurora black for the time being. I was using Iroshizuku fuyu-gaki (Winter Persimmon) which is a rich orange red ink. It drove people bonkers but I like the color so oh well. I'm going to order up a bottle of the Iroshizuku Cerulean Blue. Someone I know uses it and it's a nice vibrant blue.

black_umbrella · Apr 10, 2012

Gdot said:
I'm wondering if anyone here frequently flies with their pens in their pockets.
It's been a long time since I kept fountain pens - but when I did I found that even the 'better' brands were not immune to massive leakage with changes in air pressure. (Mont Blanc being the brand in question.)

Too much of a pain **********. I switch to a rollerball for plane flights, plus I kept worrying that my visconti travelling ink pot would get confiscated by TSA.

MikeDT · Apr 10, 2012

randomhero88 said:
Those are fair statements and questions. I will give a bit more background info on my situation. As said, I'm a financial advisor. I spend a great deal of time out of the office, driving in my car, etc. As a result, it's main importance for being in my pocket is convenience as I write a ton every day. I began wearing pens in my pocket much more often after people would randomly come up to me and ask me about them. I love Mont Blancs because they're easy to spot and because you can generally start an easy conversation with a stranger over them (something very valuable in my line of work). It may be a faux pas to some, but my general mission is to change that and that's why I generally carry a pen more expensive than most people's watches.

They wouldn't be that easy to spot if they're in your shirt pocket under your jacket though would they?

OP you said you're a "financial adviser". TBH I wouldn't be very comfortable dealing with a financial adviser that likes showing off'/brand whoring with his expensive toys. I'd be thinking,...so that's where my money is going.

Poloboy · Apr 10, 2012

You seem to be obsessed with MontBlanc. The ones you have chosen to show in your photograph are
low end starter pens. You mention that you like a MontBlanc, because it is easily identified by people, making it easy
to start a conversation. Anyone who would start a conversation with a stranger, regarding a basic MontBlanc pen, obviously
does not know much about fine pens. If you want to start a real conversation, try buying limited edition Michel Perchin,
David Oscarson, S T Dupont, Omas, or Krone. People who can identify these brands in a shirt pocket, will be much more
interesting to talk to, rather than the person who is impressed by the MontBlanc logo on a starter pen.

black_umbrella · Apr 10, 2012

Poloboy said:
You seem to be obsessed with MontBlanc. The ones you have chosen to show in your photograph are
low end starter pens. You mention that you like a MontBlanc, because it is easily identified by people, making it easy
to start a conversation. Anyone who would start a conversation with a stranger, regarding a basic MontBlanc pen, obviously
does not know much about fine pens. If you want to start a real conversation, try buying limited edition Michel Perchin,
David Oscarson, S T Dupont, Omas, or Krone. People who can identify these brands in a shirt pocket, will be much more
interesting to talk to, rather than the person who is impressed by the MontBlanc logo on a starter pen.

or if you want to be a bad ass collect only vintage prototypes.

cbbuff · Apr 11, 2012

Sanguis Mortuum said:
Damnit, now you've got me thinking about which colour inks would be SF-approved. Black, like suits, would obviously be out of the question, but the standard blue biro-like colour is too common and cheap looking. I think one acceptable colour would be a deep midnight blue. Obviously brighter colours would be allowed in certain situation, but would not be acceptable for conservative business dress
+1

+2. No dress shirts with pockets here.

RSS · Apr 11, 2012

Poloboy said:
You seem to be obsessed with MontBlanc. The ones you have chosen to show in your photograph are
low end starter pens. You mention that you like a MontBlanc, because it is easily identified by people, making it easy
to start a conversation. Anyone who would start a conversation with a stranger, regarding a basic MontBlanc pen, obviously
does not know much about fine pens. If you want to start a real conversation, try buying limited edition Michel Perchin,
David Oscarson, S T Dupont, Omas, or Krone. People who can identify these brands in a shirt pocket, will be much more
interesting to talk to, rather than the person who is impressed by the MontBlanc logo on a starter pen.

Given your point of view, may I assume that the sport referenced in your member name refers to that played on horseback and not the mass market retailer? That said, I do understand your point ... although would probably have put it differently.

HomerJ · Apr 11, 2012

randomhero88 said:
It's a pretty similar feeling when you sign a $1mm check with a $1000 pen. And please let's not turn this into a wiener swinging contest.

Ironic post.
Pockets on dress shirts look ****.
No comment on Mont Blanc.
Do you drive a 3 series or C class?

JubeiSpiegel · Apr 11, 2012

HomerJ said:
Ironic post.
Pockets on dress shirts look ****.
No comment on Mont Blanc.
Do you drive a 3 series or C class?

Haha, I knew this would eventually develop onto a car thread...

RSS · Apr 11, 2012

HomerJ said:
Do you drive a 3 series or C class?

The CL isn't bad. But to quote a 'gentleman' I talked to in Hong Kong: "I no like Mercedes S or CL Class. Mercedes is for maid and gardner. I drive Maybach."

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