UPSB v3

Pen Modifications / Making Supergel-Lakubo mods

Construction and Use

  1. ReBorn
    Date: Tue, Feb 10 2009 03:43:47

    Could you guys give some help/feedback on making the Lakubo mod? I've done some searches on this site but haven't found anything related to this yet.

    There's one specific mod I've researched - it's pretty well known in SE Asia. (The steps for making one are below)

    1. Buy a Pilot Supergel and Uniball Lakubo.
    2. Switch caps. Press the Supergel cap onto the Lakubo until you hear a pop.
    3. Use the Lakubo pen and the Supergel cap.

    And that's it! ... I think. I have several questions regarding its construction and its features. (Maybe some Thai spinners could help me out?)

    Questions:
    #1. I noticed that the center of balance is slightly off, causing me to spin on the rubber grip. A) Is this normal, and B) If it isn't, do I have to cut off the clip on the cap?

    #2: If I need to cut off the clip, C) What do I use to cut it, and D) Is there any specific length at which I have to cut it?
    Answered.

    Oh, and thanks for all the info! Any other questions regarding this mod can go here as well.

    ~ EDIT ~
    With further research, I realized that this is not the right way to make a Lakubo mod. More info coming up soon, in Tutorials Pending Approval... (My bad for not noticing beforehand)

  2. iamk34n3
    Date: Tue, Feb 10 2009 03:53:15

    Use quick modification questions next time. To answer your question, most people do cut the clips off of their pens. You could probably snap it off first, then clip the rest with a nail cutter.

  3. chogoling
    Date: Tue, Feb 10 2009 04:08:15

    Yes it is normal. You should take off the clip but to increase weight, put a grip inside the cap to balance it.

  4. penmaster
    Date: Sat, Feb 14 2009 10:31:46

    what the fuck! o.O? taking the clip away doesn't increase weight >_>

  5. BlacknWhite
    Date: Fri, Feb 20 2009 12:38:35

    QUOTE (penmaster @ Feb 14 2009, 06:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
    what the fuck! o.O? taking the clip away doesn't increase weight >_>

    what the fuck? he did not say that taking the clip away increases weight dude. he said "taking the clip away but to increase weight, put a grip inside the cap to balance it."