Commissioned custom calligraphy pen

[Twissy]

This is one of two separate commissions for one of these calligraphy pens using a Rotring section with a 1.1mm nib. The pen is about 8" long without the cap.
Currently making another from yew but I've managed to blow the cap out twice:at-wits-end:
C&C's welcome.

 

[skiprat]

I love dark green!!:biggrin:
That pen looks nice and lightweight and very comfortable to hold with the Rotring grip section. Can the nibs be changed on those? Very nice!!

 

[Twissy]

I love dark green!!:biggrin:
That pen looks nice and lightweight and very comfortable to hold with the Rotring grip section. Can the nibs be changed on those? Very nice!!

Thanks Steven.
The nibs and feed do pull out, but I've not managed to find just the nib yet. The complete section is only £10 in a few different widths. The other one I'm doing is 2.3mm!
John

 

[dgscott]

Really handsome -- I like the material as well, but the overall shape is what makes it a winner.
Doug

 

[John Den]

Hello John
Brilliant pen!
Where did you get the section?
I'm trying to improve my shocking writing now I've started Kitless FP's
Regards John

 

[Twissy]

Thanks John!
I got the section from Cult Pens HERE In fact they're from your neck of the woods....Tiverton!
With your threading skills :tongue: you'll be able to tell me exactly what the thread is!! I use a 3/8 x 40tpi tap and chase the threads on the section.

Regards
John

 

[John Den]

Great Mate,
Many thanks for the information.
I've ordered a 1.5mm section just now!
I'll let you know how I get on defining the thread and making a tap.
I'll be a little while starting as LOML has reminded me of a promised FP & Biro set for the brother-in-laws 50th!!!!
Regards,
John

 

[Dalepenkala]

Great looking pen John! I like the color too!

Great Job!

 

[John Den]

Hello again John,

......you'll be able to tell me exactly what the thread is!! I use a 3/8 x 40tpi tap and chase the threads on the section.

I received mine in the post this morning you were right about it being 40 t.p.i. (but you didn't say anything about it being a double start!)
The OD measures 0.366" and I have the feeling the thread form is more 56 deg. than 60 deg.
I'm at the "thinking about it" stage. A 2 start tap is obviously preferable as it would enable "no problem" changing nib sizes with the same pen.
I'll let you know which way I go soon.
Regards,
John

 

[Displaced Canadian]

I like the red stripe on the nib section.