UPSB v3

Regular Pen Discussion / Found this pen randomly in a tool chest...

Wonder if the name rings any bells

  1. NinjaKai
    Date: Tue, Sep 30 2008 04:09:23

    I was searching for a hammer to nail a hole into my RSVP MX back cap and i came across this...



    The pen's etched plastic says the name:

    Uniball UM-100 (Japan 75)


    It has an eerily similar design to the Signo . . . might have even been the Signo's predecessor . . . Any thoughts?

    (I felt it was not necessary to post this in What pen is this, Because I found the name . . .)

  2. matthewk206
    Date: Tue, Sep 30 2008 04:14:57

    What's the tip like?
    Is it the same as a signo?

  3. NinjaKai
    Date: Tue, Sep 30 2008 04:17:02

    QUOTE (matthewk206 @ Sep 29 2008, 09:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    What's the tip like?
    Is it the same as a signo?


    O_o yeah it is!?

  4. Stevieboy7
    Date: Tue, Sep 30 2008 04:20:00

    its a signo.. just a gripless version... theyre a cheaper version.... penwish sells em' : http://penwish.com/product_info.php?cPath=...products_id=400

  5. Aiyah
    Date: Tue, Sep 30 2008 04:21:06

    there are many types of pens with signo tips
    that pen looks like those signo gel pens you can buy at target

    Edit: nvm, just look at stevie's post

  6. Stevieboy7
    Date: Tue, Sep 30 2008 04:22:22

    this is the EXACT same as the signo that you got from penwish...
    that you JUST posted in show off ur pens..... its just missing the cap and is a different ink color tongue.gif

    ...wow.... facepalm.gif tongue.gif

  7. NinjaKai
    Date: Tue, Sep 30 2008 04:22:37

    QUOTE (Aiyah @ Sep 29 2008, 09:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    there are many types of pens with signo tips
    that pen looks like those signo gel pens you can buy at target


    This pens been in that drawer for years >.> I kind of remember seeing it before.

    QUOTE (Stevieboy7 @ Sep 29 2008, 09:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    this is the EXACT same as the signo that you got from penwish...
    that you JUST posted in show off ur pens..... its just missing the cap and is a different ink color tongue.gif

    ...wow.... facepalm.gif tongue.gif



    I realized that after I went to go grab one . . . :\

    (But rather it has a different text font on the pen, and a longer name)

  8. Leviathan
    Date: Tue, Sep 30 2008 17:14:41

    Mrvile made a mod with that pen on UPSBv2.


    Spoiler:
    Haha, here we go, this is officially my first original mod (all my others are based off of other mods). Now let's just hope no one has done this before! Razz

    Anyway I was digging through my sister's collection of gel pens again and I found this one pen...Uni-Ball UM-100, a.k.a. Gel Scents or something like that (the ink smells good). Since it's a Uni pen, it's got a heavy metal tip (heavier than HGG tips) and very good looking aesthetics so I figured it would make a good mod. Also, since I like hexagonal tubes it was good for me.

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    Pens needed:
    Uni-Ball UM-100 gel pen (everything except cap)
    Pentel RSVP (cap and half of grip)
    Optional, but probably necessary for most people: Anyball or Papermate Profile (half of grip)

    1. Remove the ink tube.

    2. Remove clip of RSVP cap.

    3. Put half of RSVP grip on the back of the UM-100.

    4. Put RSVP cap on the back of the the UM-100, over the grip. The grip goes in between the pen and the cap to hold it in place.

    5. Optional step: Since the UM-100 doesn't come with a grip itself, you'll probably need one for Infinities. Just take half of an Anyball/Profile grip and put it on near the front of the pen. Make sure the grip you use is small and light though, the front is already pretty heavy.

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    Illustrated Tutorial:

    Here's a pic of the parts you'll need:



    Put the RSVP grip on the back of the UM-100:



    Put the RSVP cap on:



    This pen is great for inserts because it's pretty much all transparent:



    Optional grip:



    Balance point...not quite in the middle of the whole pen but it's in the middle of the center tube part which should work fine (actually better for me):



    ----------------------------------------------------

    Specs
    Length: 18.5cm
    Width: 9mm, slightly thinner than an MX
    Weight: A little lighter than a normal MX

    Pros: Long, not too heavy, hexagonal body (some people like this), looks SOOO GOOOD
    Cons: Hexagonal body (most people don't like this), can't write

    I normally follow a rule while modding pens...the pen MUST be able to write. Well, I had to break it here, because this pen was such a good spin and looked sooo good that I couldn't give it up. Oh well, now I actually have a "spinning pen." Smile

    ----------------------------------------------------

    Big thanks out to Subparspinner for the kickass insert...I just can't get enough of this insert!

    ----------------------------------------------------

    One more note...does anyone know where I can actually buy these pens? I looked online but can't really find it anywhere...I was wondering if anyone at least had some up for trade. The tube says: uni-ball UM-100____JAPAN F27
    Here are more pics of the actual pen itself:





    Cheers!

    -V


    Here's the link if you want to see the topic (you need an account).

    http://pentrix.com/upsb2/viewtopic.php?t=6197

  9. Vodka
    Date: Tue, Sep 30 2008 17:39:18

    They are very popular in Poland, so nothing new for me wink.gif

  10. NinjaKai
    Date: Wed, Oct 1 2008 21:38:48

    Really? Huh a Poland pen...

  11. Aiyah
    Date: Wed, Oct 1 2008 23:07:47

    you can seriously buy those at target in the US rolleyes.gif

  12. NinjaKai
    Date: Thu, Oct 2 2008 02:05:38

    QUOTE (Aiyah @ Oct 1 2008, 04:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    you can seriously buy those at target in the US rolleyes.gif


    California?

    I checked the website . . . nothing of that name was anywhere, and last time I was at target I don't remember anything like that . . . I'm sure i could go check the SUPER Target.

  13. Aiyah
    Date: Thu, Oct 2 2008 03:48:19

    yes, i live in socal

    they come in an 8 pack for like $10 at the target near me :\

  14. NinjaKai
    Date: Thu, Oct 2 2008 03:51:21

    Socal huh? Me too . . .

    I'll go recheck then . . . next time I'm at target

  15. Kuma
    Date: Fri, Oct 10 2008 00:10:04

    u cant find em lol they are every where like office depot staples target even walmart rite aid occationally and cvs/pharacy but i just stick with uniball signo gel ink cause i use the grip and tip

  16. xchuboi
    Date: Sun, Oct 19 2008 01:04:34

    keep the tip, it may be useful in modding

  17. FrozenIce
    Date: Sun, Oct 19 2008 02:12:14

    I think it's a Signo tip...Looks A LOT like one.

  18. PenCell
    Date: Sun, Oct 19 2008 02:23:45

    QUOTE (Stevieboy7 @ Sep 30 2008, 12:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    its a signo.. just a gripless version... theyre a cheaper version.... penwish sells em' : http://penwish.com/product_info.php?cPath=...products_id=400


    It is a signo tip.

  19. MatthewK206
    Date: Mon, Oct 20 2008 06:46:23

    Why is this topic still open?

  20. Glamouraz
    Date: Mon, Oct 20 2008 12:24:11

    It's a signo. they're found everywhere. If you want more i'll trade with you lol..

    I can get white colour.. and lots of them.

  21. BL4CKCR4Y0NS
    Date: Tue, Oct 28 2008 09:49:01

    To me, that looks like an average gel pen...

  22. Echo
    Date: Fri, Jan 2 2009 04:04:35

    my school sells these in a machine for 50cents each if any1 is intrested..

  23. TRoc
    Date: Fri, Jan 2 2009 04:07:22

    QUOTE (Echo @ Jan 1 2009, 11:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    my school sells these in a machine for 50cents each if any1 is intrested..

    lol you revived this.
    Put it in your trade thread