Kitless Ebonite "Prince of Pens"

[wizard]

Made it over the last two A.M.'s. It's a Kitless Ebonite fountain pen that was inspired by Sailor Pen Company's Ebonite King of Pens. So... I called my version the Prince of Pens . It has a #6 gilded medium point Bock nib. I really like this one. I could not have done this without the knowledge and encouragement from my friend, Justin, the Timebandit!!. I had fun making the pen. Hope you like it. Doc

The inspiration: Sailor Pen

 

[Stevej72]

Awesome looking pen! I think ebonite is my favorite material to make pens out of.

 

[firewhatfire]

Simple and elegant. I think you have mastered kitless pens.

Phil

 

[seamus7227]

wow! SUPERB!

 

[propencity]

Simply Beautiful!

Doc, looking at the 3rd pic, I am wondering how the length of the cap is able to fit the nib and section considering the tenon on the finial also takes some space. Is there a hole in the finial tenon to provide room for the nib point? I'm still going thru this whole kitless journey and you certainly have mastered it. Again, a wonderful pen.

 

[Twissy]

Exquisite!

 

[wiset1]

Looks like I'm going to need to contact you for my next pen purchase, ha ha ha. You've become a true artist with these Doc

 

[ed4copies]

It IS simple and elegant, Doc.

My immediate reaction was, "looks like a pen from a big name company!!"

Then, I realized that may NOT be a compliment. Certainly speaks to your marvelous craftsmanship---but I am not sure it is where I would want to go????

Just thinking out loud, because I know you take it in the spirit it is meant.

Beautiful pen, no matter WHAT it resembles!!

Ed

 

[mikespenturningz]

Very Nice..

 

[Harley2001]

Doc that a keeper hope mine come out that. Great

 

[Dalecamino]

It's another nice one Doc! Keep at it.

 

[watch_art]

Beautiful work. Where'd you get that clip?

 

[hewunch]

Fantastic work Doc. Black is so hard to get scratch free. And you did a great job!

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

You must bring that one with when we meet next month, better have it chained to your wrist also....

 

[el_d]

Awesome work Doc.

 

[BRobbins629]

You do nice work Doc. An elegant beauty anyone would be proud to carry.

 

[drgoretex]

A truly excellent pen, Doc. I really love the classic shape and ...EBONITE!! Love it!

Ken

 

[vanngo5d]

Great work. Enjoy seeing all your work. One day I hope to get a kitless done.

Don

 

[Brooks803]

Another beauty Doc! Clean, crisp, and pefect. A couple mornings well spent!

 

[wizard]

Awesome looking pen! I think ebonite is my favorite material to make pens out of.

Steve, Thank you! Ebonite is my favorite too. Doc

Simple and elegant. I think you have mastered kitless pens.

Phil

Phil, Thank you! Doc

wow! SUPERB!

Thank you Seamus!!

Simply Beautiful!

Doc, looking at the 3rd pic, I am wondering how the length of the cap is able to fit the nib and section considering the tenon on the finial also takes some space. Is there a hole in the finial tenon to provide room for the nib point? I'm still going thru this whole kitless journey and you certainly have mastered it. Again, a wonderful pen.

Mark, Thank you ! The picture looks like there isn't enough room for the nib but I designed the cap and tenon lengths to make sure it clears. On another pen..where I want the cap shorter in appearance so the clip doesn't look so high..I will drill a conical hole in the tenon. See the picture below. Doc

 

[wizard]

Exquisite!

John, Thank you ! Doc

Looks like I'm going to need to contact you for my next pen purchase, ha ha ha. You've become a true artist with these Doc

Tim, Thanks so much for the vote of confidence! I'm still learning.... Doc

It IS simple and elegant, Doc.

My immediate reaction was, "looks like a pen from a big name company!!"

Then, I realized that may NOT be a compliment. Certainly speaks to your marvelous craftsmanship---but I am not sure it is where I would want to go????

Just thinking out loud, because I know you take it in the spirit it is meant.

Beautiful pen, no matter WHAT it resembles!!

Ed

Ed, Thank you !! It's not really the direction I'm planning to take because it's not very creative...But I just wanted to see if my skills were up to the point where I could make something like that. Mainly a confidence booster. Thanks again. Doc

Very Nice..

Mike, Thank you! Doc

Doc that a keeper hope mine come out that. Great

Thank you John!

It's another nice one Doc! Keep at it.

Chuck, Thanks !! I still trying. Doc

Beautiful work. Where'd you get that clip?

Shawn, Thanks! A friend gave me a few of those clips and that was my last one. Doc

Fantastic work Doc. Black is so hard to get scratch free. And you did a great job!

Hans, Thank you !! The steps I took to get that finish were ridiculous. Doc

You must bring that one with when we meet next month, better have it chained to your wrist also....

Roy, Thank you! I will bring it with me....maybe :wink:. Say Hi to Dee! Doc

Awesome work Doc.

Thank you Lupe! Doc

You do nice work Doc. An elegant beauty anyone would be proud to carry.

Bruce, Thank you! Doc

A truly excellent pen, Doc. I really love the classic shape and ...EBONITE!! Love it!

Ken

Ken, Thank you! It's the first time I've put that much of a contour on a kitless pen...still learning. Doc

Great work. Enjoy seeing all your work. One day I hope to get a kitless done.

Don

Don, Thank you very much ! Kitless is a lot of fun! Doc

Another beauty Doc! Clean, crisp, and pefect. A couple mornings well spent!

Jonathon, Thanks so much !! Doc

 

[chriselle]

Dang Doc....Wow!! One day I'll get there.

 

[Robert111]

Love looking at this -- and all your pens. You're an inspiration!

 

[johncrane]

You nailed this one Doc! great looking pen and work well done.

 

[Bowl Slinger]

Very well crafted!

 

[dogcatcher]

Slick, nothing better than a "slick" pen!

 

[Toni]

Very nice pen Doc!

 

[wizard]

Thanks all for the kind words! Doc

Dang Doc....Wow!! One day I'll get there.

Chris, Thank you!! LOL...You're already there. I've admired your work ever since I joined...Regards, Doc

Love looking at this -- and all your pens. You're an inspiration!

Robert, Thank you! Your comment means a lot! Doc

You nailed this one Doc! great looking pen and work well done.

John, Thanks so much for the kind words! Doc

Very well crafted!

Thanks CJ ! Doc

Slick, nothing better than a "slick" pen!

Thanks! Doc

Very nice pen Doc!

Toni, Thanks so much! Doc

 

[76winger]

Great workmanship and a very nice looking pen!