Ironwood and Antler almost kitless

[firewhatfire]

I have a moved ahead in my pen making skills today. This is my almost kitless pen. I did use the tubes, transmission and refill. Not sure how it is supposed to be labeled. I used desert Ironwood, Whitetail Antler and black/red/black pick guard material. Comments and Critiques are welcome and thanks for looking.

 

[Jim Smith]

Beautifully done. Very original and outstanding workmanship!

Jim Smith

 

[Dustygoose]

I think it came out pretty good. I like it

 

[Kenny Durrant]

Outstanding. The color of the ironwood goes well with the antler. Great work!

 

[Bigj51]

That's a beautiful pen. Very well done. Nice contrast of colors.

 

[firewhatfire]

Of course my wife claimed it even before I was finished with it. Said it is exactly what she wanted. Funny she never mentioned wanting a pen like this.

 

[Jjartwood]

Most wives are our greatest critics,if she wants the pen than there is nothing more that I could add, except you do great work
Mark

 

[Tom T]

Super great pen

 

[Jim Burr]

Since you can't see the tubes...kitless!!! And I really like the fact it held together with all the different parts...that wasn't easy!

 

[boxerman]

Awesome possum.:biggrin: Super nice pen.:good:

 

[Steve Busey]

Great combo, Phil!

 

[Brooks803]

Well done Phil! I'm not a fan of antler but it all works together nicely.

 

[firewhatfire]

I was not gonna use antler for anything but practice and the ironwood was a scrap piece. It wasn't until I had turned the bottom that I realized it was gonna look decent. I wasn't even gonna put finish on it. As I was practicing but then it started looking good.

 

[Dai Sensei]

Love the combination of colours and proportions , just not sure about the nib :redface:, but overall it looks great :bananen_smilies046:

 

[BSea]

That's a great looking pen. Just because you used tubes, tranny & refill doesn't mean it isn't kitless. I've never seen a kit with a desert ironwood nib.:wink:

 

[frank123]

Since you're not likely to make your own transmission or refill and the tubes can be obtained outside of a kit, I'd call it kitless.

You could easily duplicate it without purchasing a kit.

 

[firewhatfire]

Well with y'alls recommendation I will be now saying I built my first kitless pen. Thanks for the comments.

 

[wizard]

I'd label it BEAUTIFUL! Very unique, creative and well done! Regards, Doc

 

[PaulDoug]

I think you really did a great "first kitless". That wood in the picture of the nib is absolutely beautiful. The addition of the pickguard is great. Nice work.

 

[D.Oliver]

Great job Phil. That's a beautiful pen.

 

[mikespenturningz]

sweet!