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For a cute 12 year old who was fascinated with fountain pens. Couldn't resist making her one while I tried out some new techniques. Ebonite, catalin and gold epoxy fill.
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sefali

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Poor Abby. An ebonite fp, personalized with gold fill? You've likely just ruined her for about 90% of pens she'll see between now and law school. :) She's gotta be one extremely proud 12 year old.
 

aldwardo

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That is awesome! Both that she is interested in fountain pens, and that you made such a cool pen for her. Lucky girl.
 

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THAT is one FANTASTIC pen, Bruce!!

Sure hope she puts it someplace safe, her peers may find it "irresistable".

Great for homework!!
 

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Bruce,
That is a very nice pen.

If I may ask...what did you use to cut the threads?

Nick
 

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Bruce,
That is a very nice pen.

If I may ask...what did you use to cut the threads?

Nick
Many thanks to all who have commented.

These threads were cut with a custom triple start tap and die set that matches the threads of the Churchill/El Grande. There are occasionally group buys here for these and every so often someone with buyers remorse will offer one up. A 1/2" ordinary set will work fine for starters and is a lot less expensive. A search will reveal several discussions on the topic. Others are quite successful on a metal lathe or CNC mill.
 

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I think that your pen is superb. That you made it for a 12 year old, who like fountain pens is even more superb. It tells a lot about you. I am sure that Abby will be honored and will have a lifetime love affair with fountain pens and pens in general.
Quite a luck girl.
 
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