Dolcevita Duofold Custom FP

[Robert111]

I love the fine craftsmanship and high design of Delta pens, especially the orange and black combos; and recently I've come to appreciate the classic lines of the immortal Parker Duofolds. After completing the Big Red and Cream and Coffee Fudge Duofold clones, I started thinking about making this style a staple of my line. So my next offering is a take on the Dolcevita.

This imported orange material called "Oro" has fire and depth like few other acrylics. It's pricey but definitely worth it. Again I've a chosen the polished steel MIG Meisternib. The clip is rhodium plated.

Length capped 5 3/4"
Length posted 6 7/8"
Length uncapped 5 1/4"

Barrel diameter 14.24 mm
Cap diameter 16.25 mm
Section diameter 13 mm

Weight 27 gm
Cartridge/converter filling

Below: The section houses a #6 Meisternib "MIG" with a very large collar.

Below: Cap finial is flared. Both finials are accented with pickguard.

Below: Note the MIG feed housing's very large collar. Barrel ring is sterling epoxied in place above the threads and against a shoulder.

Below: Oro acrylic is inlaid into finials.

Below: Barrel finial is threaded for posting.

 

[MartinPens]

An amazing pen. The pride in craftsmanship really comes out! There are aspects to it that I like more than what you are attempting to emulate. I like your cap and the matching end highlights much better than the Delta Dolcevita - much more streamlined and doesn't have that wide band. Now, while my skills are not up to this level of penmaking yet, I'm not a fan of the large collared section. It pulls my attention away from the rest of the pen.

Fantastic work. A very proud piece.

 

[wizard]

Robert, That is absolutely stunning...Actually I like yours better than the Delta..Regards, Doc

 

[Andrew_K99]

Very nice Robert, I love all the details except the silver ring on the barrel, it seems out of place to me. Your work is inspiring!

AK

 

[maxman400]

An amazing Looking Pen, Love the colors.

 

[Dalecamino]

Big score on this one too Robert. Very nice.

 

[Dan26]

That is very sweet!!

 

[Jim Burr]

Holy cow Robert!! I have to side with martin on the flair, MHO, a straight cap would be cool. Pick guard is an excellent accent!! Your inserts in the camp and post are great!! Amazing care went into this piece of art!

 

[lorbay]

Very nice pen.

Lin.

 

[LL Woodworks]

Very nice Robert!

 

[Jjartwood]

Robert you're a ROCK STAR !!!!
I want to buy a Micro Bus and follow you around!
Beautiful work!
Mark

 

[mredburn]

You really produce a nice pen, I like the flared top it gives it a visual design detail that keeps it fresh.

 

[MarkD]

That pen is awesome in so many ways! Congrats!

 

[Displaced Canadian]

Definitely not just another fountain pen. Like the way you think.

 

[Brooks803]

Beautiful work Robert!

 

[ugrad]

Absolutely stunning pen.

regards
Peter

 

[thewishman]

Great idea to make this design a staple. Classy design elements and great choice of material. The pickguard and the silver ring make nice highlights, and the posting threads are very unobtrusive.

Love the flare at the top and the extra materials in the top and bottom. NPGJ!

 

[anthonyd]

Wow!

Tony

 

[boxerman]

Wow elegant.

 

[alamocdc]

That is a beautiful pen, Robert! Any FP collector should be proud to have that in their collection!

 

[comben001]

Where can we get that stuff...

Where can I get clips and barrel rings like that ???

 

[Bowl Slinger]

Pure elegance! All that I can say is AWESOME!

 

[alxe24]

Fantastic pen. I saw the original delta quite a few years ago and I always wanted to make one like it. You just pushed me one step closer to dive into kit less pen making.
My regards to your fine craftsmanship, this truly is a great looking pen.
Alex

 

[RogerBean]

Robert,
Great design. Really like the orange and black together, and your detailing is right on.
Roger

 

[Robert111]

Where can I get clips and barrel rings like that ???

The barrel rings are made from pickguard material:

STEWMAC.COM : Pickguard materials

Clips are available here:

• CLASSIC NIB - CLIPS AND BANDS
• Pen Parts - Indy~Pen~Dance
• The Hardware
• Penmaking Parts | Penmakers.com

And clips can also be taken from existing kits.

 

[gbpens]

Another extraordinary piece! Great proportions and use of pickguard. I like the silve band in the middle to define the break between cap and body. The pattern should lend itself to colors other than orange, allowing for a whole series of pens.

 

[PR_Princess]

WOW!! Robert!!! That is ....well, just

WOW!!!