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Well something new again for me,

An alternate ivory pen, double solid end's with black onyx cabochons and a recessed clip. The hardware is a black titanium Baron with a 14K PenWorks nib. I made a sample one a few weeks ago but refined my shape and made this one last week.

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This is easly the hardest pen I have worked on or ever made....

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Critiques welcomed please:)
 
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that's absolutely beautiful Jim. one can tell how much time and effort was put into this pen. well thought out, well executed and i bet it writes like a dream. i really like what you're doing with the baron kits. i was just looking at some "professional" fountain pens on another site(just for fun) and if i were in the market for one, i would DEFINITELY want this one over any of the multiple hundred dollar ones i saw on those sites. just and idea of what you could potentially sell this one for. but, i'd have to keep this one if i made it! [:D]

GREAT job.
 
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On a scale of 1 to 10, it's a 12! Nice shape, great workmanship, love the whole concept. Now please excuse me while I go turn green with envy.[:D]
 
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WOW, That is SWEET! Now I'm twice as sorry I did not have a chance to drop by. I would love to see your work in person. Its great to see people working outside the kit.
 
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Wonderful job Jim. I like the way the cap came out with the hidden clip. What size cabs are you using ? I use the 8mm but the ones you are using looks to be a little larger, maybe a 10mm ?
 
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Originally posted by LanceD
<br />Wonderful job Jim. I like the way the cap came out with the hidden clip. What size cabs are you using ? I use the 8mm but the ones you are using looks to be a little larger, maybe a 10mm ?
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Thanks Lance,


You started me on FireMountain Gems...[8D]

10 mm on the pen, 12 mm on the cap....
 
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Fantastic work Jim!! as always with this pen did you go with the flow on this one or was it a planed out shape.also Jim when you buy the cabochons do they come finished or are they supplied unfinished,also l love your recessed clip looks great all the extra work has really payed off its a real Beauty Jim! [:D]
 
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Originally posted by ahoiberg
<br />that's absolutely beautiful Jim. one can tell how much time and effort was put into this pen. well thought out, well executed and i bet it writes like a dream. i really like what you're doing with the baron kits. i was just looking at some "professional" fountain pens on another site(just for fun) and if i were in the market for one, i would DEFINITELY want this one over any of the multiple hundred dollar ones i saw on those sites. just and idea of what you could potentially sell this one for. but, i'd have to keep this one if i made it! [:D]

GREAT job.

Thanks Andrew,

Yeah I'm keeping this one...[:D]
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Originally posted by emtmike
<br />That is sweet. Would it be rude to ask what you would charge for a pen like this? If so ........forgive me....[:I]
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I am flattered you would ask, but the value in this one for me is not in money...Did I just say that?[:0]

I want to thank all of you for your kind responses...I was hoping it wasn't just me who thought it was special...it really got my pulse going, especially while I set the clip...talk about nerves![:)]


Answering a question: The cabochons are indeed finished.
 
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Jim, This is another magnificient piece. I just went back and reviewed your "Black Turquoise", and I cannot say which I would choose were they for sale at any price I could manage! LOL! [:p] They certainly seem like they should be worth the highest premium imaginable! Congratulations!
 
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This is easly the hardest pen I have worked on or ever made....

Jim,
gratifying when it comes out right, huh? Very nice and well worth the effort I am sure. A few photos and description of how it was done is in line.
 
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Originally posted by oobak
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This is easly the hardest pen I have worked on or ever made....

Jim,
gratifying when it comes out right, huh? Very nice and well worth the effort I am sure. A few photos and description of how it was done is in line.
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Thanks Glenn,

I may collect pictures and post them the next time I make one..[;)]
 
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I'm not sure what I can say that hasn't already been said, That is a wonderful pen that you should be highly proud of. The Execution, planning and finish is just wonderful, you did a great job.
 
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Originally posted by rtgleck
<br />I'm not sure what I can say that hasn't already been said, That is a wonderful pen that you should be highly proud of. The Execution, planning and finish is just wonderful, you did a great job.
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Thanks Randy ..I am quite proud of this one,


AGAIN a very heart felt thanks to those of you who have posted and emailed..[:)]
 
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