P51 R.gold Vs Gold Filled Cap

[mitto]

There are 51 caps marked as 1/10 12ct R.Gold and others marked as 1/10 14k Gold Filled. The R.Gold are less shiny while the Gold Filled are more shinier. What is the difference and which one is the superior? Is the R.Gold one solid gold cap or what?

[Matlock]

They are one and the same. Rolled Gold is a term used mainly in the UK whilst Gold Filled is more usual in USA. See quote below:-

 

One area in which vintage pens and pencils are demonstrably superior to their modern successors is in the widespread use of gold filled metal. This is a laminate, in which sheets of solid gold (usually between 12K and 18K) are fused to a base layer, normally of brass. The laminate is typically rolled out afterwards, hence the alternative term of "rolled gold"

[mitto]

They are one and the same. Rolled Gold is a term used mainly in the UK whilst Gold Filled is more usual in USA. See quote below:-

 

One area in which vintage pens and pencils are demonstrably superior to their modern successors is in the widespread use of gold filled metal. This is a laminate, in which sheets of solid gold (usually between 12K and 18K) are fused to a base layer, normally of brass. The laminate is typically rolled out afterwards, hence the alternative term of "rolled gold"

Thank you Matlock. But why is it so that the UK R.Gold are less shiny while the US G.Filled are more shiny. The R.Gold do not respond to polishing while the G.Filled become shinier when you polish them. And yes, the R.Gold caps that I have are on pens "made in England" while the G.Filled caps are on pens "made in USA".

[mitto]

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Edited March 1, 2015 by mitto

[Matlock]

Thank you Matlock. But why is it so that the UK R.Gold are less shiny while the US G.Filled are more shiny. The R.Gold do not respond to polishing while the G.Filled become shinier when you polish them. And yes, the R.Gold caps that I have are on pens "made in England" while the G.Filled caps are on pens "made in USA".

As you can see the Rolled Gold is 12ct whilst the Gold Filled is 14ct. This explains the difference in finish, the Rolled Gold has a lesser gold content.

[mitto]

As you can see the Rolled Gold is 12ct whilst the Gold Filled is 14ct. This explains the difference in finish, the Rolled Gold has a lesser gold content.

Ok, that is quite plausible. And thank you again Matlock.

[crescentfiller]

They are one and the same. Rolled Gold is a term used mainly in the UK whilst Gold Filled is more usual in USA. See quote below:-

 

One area in which vintage pens and pencils are demonstrably superior to their modern successors is in the widespread use of gold filled metal. This is a laminate, in which sheets of solid gold (usually between 12K and 18K) are fused to a base layer, normally of brass. The laminate is typically rolled out afterwards, hence the alternative term of "rolled gold"

 

The above is taken from David Nishimura's site, found here:

 

http://www.vintagepens.com/FAQmfr/gold_filled_pens.shtml

 

 

Regards,

Daniel

[mitto]

Thank you Daniel.

[Matlock]

 

The above is taken from David Nishimura's site, found here:

 

http://www.vintagepens.com/FAQmfr/gold_filled_pens.shtml

 

 

Regards,

Daniel

Sorry Daniel. I forgot to credit David when I copied the passage.

[mitto]

Sorry Daniel. I forgot to credit David when I copied the passage.

But you said it was a "quote". Hence, no question of ill intention.

Edited March 1, 2015 by mitto

[crescentfiller]

But you said it was a "quote". Hence, no question of ill intention.

 

Indeed, and no suggestion of ill intention made. I just thought I'd add the source should anyone want to explore it further, and to give credit to the source.

 

Sorry, I guess that's the educator in me!

 

Best,

Daniel

[mitto]

 

Indeed, and no suggestion of ill intention made. I just thought I'd add the source should anyone want to explore it further, and to give credit to the source.

 

Sorry, I guess that's the educator in me!

 

Best,

Daniel

Good. Being an Educator, educate you must .Thank you once again Daniel. And thanks again also to Matlock.