This is the tutorial for the the top pen in this image of Menowa’s G3s (旧G3(仮名))
DISCLAIMER: Two of Menowa’s G3 in the image is extremely extremely rare because 2 parts are already discontinued. This being the first one on the top and the DC G3 on the bottom. Moving forward, I want these two pens to be marked in pen spinning history, so it has been my decision to reveal the complete original tutorial, so here is some background knowledge.
The image above is a Zebra Airfit LT, the legit pen that was first used in Menowa*’s G3 was called an Airfit LT GEL, which was a very odd and rare pen that I obtained as a gift from Dice, who was a very close friend to Menowa*, in which I was friends with Dice. In the original blog Menowa* posts that he actually forgot what version he used, and said to use a Ballpoint Airfit LT instead. Yes this sub works, and the difference between the LT ball point and LT GEL are that in the GEL you can fit an HGG inside it whereas for the regular ballpoint it is not possible.
The left tip is one with a LT GEL and the right is a Ballpoint LT, since I own only 1 I cannot exactly show it unmodded in its original state
As the images show, the Ballpoint LT simply cannot fit an HGG because it isn’t hollow. Why does this might matter in the first place could be for collecting reasons. Also, yes when you spin it with the original LT GEL stack the center of gravity feels way better than the Ballpoint LT
DISCLAIMER 2: This is a Muji Aluminum pen that has been discontinued for about 2 years now and you need 3 of these to complete the set. Some people in Jeb call this the Arumi Pen. This pen is not as rare than the Airfit GEL LT, but most JEB spinners tend to avoid buying Muji pens since they are so expensive, but there is a chance you can find this still. The Arumi tip CANNOT be subbed, it is very unique in weight, shape and design. Which makes Menowa*’s top and bottom G3 extremely rare. I hope this knowledge makes a mark in pen modding history, keep an eye out for those pens if you desire to create Menowa*’s original few G3’s as he has quite a lot. With that said, lets move on to the tutorial. Starting with this version of Menowa’s G3
Materials: -1 Zebra Airfit LT GEL (for original verison) (Tip) [yes you may sub it with the ball point version (Airfit LT)] -1 Pilot G1 (Tip) -1 Zebra Jimnie (Cap) -1 Pilot G2 (Barrel) -1 Pilot G3 (Barrel, Cap) -1 Pentel Color Twin (Barrel) -1 Namae (Backplug) -1 Airfit Rings (optional) -1 Muji Aluminum Pen (aka Arumi pen) (Tip) -1 Pilot Dr. Grip HDG-50R (Grip ) -3 Dong-a Anyball (Grips) -1 Pentel Hybrid Gel Grip (HGG) (original ver.) (not mentioned in his blog)
-1 Cut the G2 barrel to 4.7 cm as shown ^
-2 ^ Sand down the G3 body as usual until you can fit an insert underneath the G2 barrel and the front nub and cut off the G3 cap clip
-3 Cut the Jimnie Cap to 3.2 cm as shown ^
-4 ^ Original tip stack is G1 tip< Airfit LT GEL <HGG OR sub with G1 Tip< Airfit LT Ballpoint
-5 ^ Cut just the top of the Namae backplug and keep the top part. (NOTE) If rattling occurs you MAY cut 0.4 cm of Hyper Jell grip instead to prevent the rattling. This is from my personal experience with this mod, choose which method you prefer.
-6 ^ Remove the rubber stopper inside the G3 cap, then place the Arumi tip into the G3 cap , then Namae backplug piece and CT barrel cut to 2.3cm along with an insert of your choice wrapped around the CT barrel
-7 The tip stack should fit perfectly inside the G2 barrel and if you wish, you can attempt to put an insert under the Jimnie cap. It can take a bit of time to do. It is a tight fit if you decide to put an insert under the Jimnie cap.
-8 Assemble as shown with the Airfit rings and Anyball grips. Anyball grip sections should be 1 ring from the back or known as ring 11 on the G2 barrel and rings 11-9 at the tip side. 1 cm of the screw thread portion of the G2 barrel should be exposed.
-9 Wrap some tape of your choice on the G3 barrel and cut Anyball rings 11-10 for the tip of the cap as shown. Then cut 0.5 cm Dr Grip grip from the middle of the Dr. Grip grip and Anyball ring 9
And it is complete….. not without some small adjustments though! It has been said to adjust the Jimnie cap’s height until the center of gravity feels good to you on the pen when spun. You can even try adjusting the cap’s Dr. Grip grip and Anyballs. Generally raising or lowering the Jimnie cap should be more than enough to adjust the mod.
