Latest turned pens from the works

[Si90]

Not one of my steampunk ones, the current one under construction just isn't doing it for me so I've laid it to one side and turned out a couple of turned ones. I'm also working on a couple of pens that someone has requested have a logo in which I am now on my 5th attempt to get a satisfactory pen so the turning of these 2 has been a nice break from those also.

First up is a Graduate dressed in home cast carbon fibre, the second a simple streamline with a blank that caught my eye in my local turning supplies shop.















As a side note, don't know if anyone has seen my plea for help regards stabilising but if anyone in the UK is willing to stabilise me some blanks or know of a company that offers it as a service I would really appreciate it.


As always, thanks for looking.

Until next time

 

[mikespenturningz]

I like your name in the pen like that. Very nice job on these great photos too..

 

[skiprat]

Both are beautifully made, finished and photo'd. I also love the way you included your logo. Is it under the resin?
What is preventing the refill from fully protruding from the nib?

 

[Si90]

Hi Steven. Yes the logo is encased within the blank. I recess it into the CF before casting.

The nib of the pen looks worse in the picture than it really is but you are right it could do with protruding a little more. Doesn't affect using it but it doesn't look quite right. It's actually a fault within the nib of the pen which won't allow the refill to push in anymore. It has a Schnieder in at the minute but I have some Schmidt on the way so I will see if they protrude anymore. If not maybe a little rub with a round file may help.

 

[scotian12]

I have to concur that the logo in resin looks great. What is the pen kit as I like the clip? Darrell

 

[Bobostro61]

Beautiful pens there...

 

[Si90]

What is the pen kit as I like the clip? Darrell

Hi Darrell. It's a magnetic Cap Graduate. It's quite a heavy pen when finished. Wish I had more but can't find anyone who sells it in the UK.

 

[ossaguy]

Beautiful pens!

Your logo really looks classy.Great work!


Steve

 

[PR_Princess]

Both pens (and photos!) are gorgeous!

I too, really like how you in embedded your logo. A little something extra - in a very classy way!

 

[OZturner]

Simon,
As we have learnt to expect, you have blown us away yet again,
Like others have said, I love your Name Insert, Terrific Idea and Presentation.
The Carbon Fibre on the Graduate is "Spot On".
I can see why you were attracted to the second Blank,
I love the subtle colours then in particular the Blue on the Underside,
Great Pen, Fit and Finish, Really a Pen of many Facets.
Congratulations,
Brian

 

[Jim15]

Great looking pens.

 

[PeetyInMich]

Beautiful pens, the logo is classy and you have really done that trimline proud