Bullet Back Cufflinks
They are quite similar to whale tail cufflinks, but the post is a hollow frame, and the closing mechanism is a narrow cylinder of metal that nests inside the frame. To secure the links in place, the cylinder is flipped outward, leaving the frame in place at the post.
Stud or Button Style Cufflink
They have no hinge mechanism, instead, they have a large head, a straight post, and a smaller interior head or backing. The smaller the head is tilted, worked through the button hide, and then strengthened out to lock it in place.
Once they are in place, they are quite secure and the lack of moving parts makes them very durable.
The whale Back cufflinks
It has a flat lord a straight post, and a `whale tail` that flips completely flat against the post. They are very simple, and their large post and closing mechanism make them easy to use. This is the most common type of cufflink on the market.
Chain Link Cufflinks
They have two heads that are usually identical and connected by a a short length to fine chain. This creates a slightly looser fastening than other styles, with visible decorated on both sides of the closed buttonholes.
Ball Return Cufflinks
They provide a slightly looser fastening than hinged cufflinks, but a slightly tighter one than chain. They can be expensive when made in precious metals, as the size and weight of the balls and considerably to the material cost of the item.
Locking Dual-Action Cufflinks
It uses and a hinge mechanism similar to the closure of metal watchboard. The entire post is the hinge: the cufflinks swings open, the smaller end is slipped through the opening, and them the cuff link is swung once more, chipping the sides of the cuff together underneath the lead. This is a contemporary style, and after a short learning curve is one of the easiest to use and most secure styles available.
