My kitless looking for feedback

[cowjelly]

Hi all! I've been a long time lurker reading as much as I could trying to get the skills down, well here is a pen I made for the kitless challenge. Tell me what you think my photo's need work, I know, but practice makes better hopefully!

Best Regards,
Keith...

 

[LEAP]

Feedback? It looks great! I like the overall shape and design. Don't know if I would have included the bead at the center, it detracts from the flow of the pen. Other than that the pen is major league all the way.

 

[desertyellow]

I thing you did an exceptional job.
Nice looking pen and kit less to boot.

 

[Skye]

I think I would have also done without the bead and maybe tapered the nib a tiny bit more so you can see when the refill hits the paper, but regardless it's a great looking pen. How did you make the clip?

 

[rincewind03060]

Personally, I like the bead.
I don't like the lack of a tapered tip. The pen point sticking out that far looks like it lacks support. It may not lack support, but it gives it a "flimsy" look to me.

Everything else looks terrific.

 

[MobilMan]

Nice pen, especially for a first. Looks like you're "on the ball".

 

[papaturner]

The only feedback I can give is .......you did gooooood!

 

[Jim15]

Great job.

 

[cowjelly]

Hi!
Thanks for your comments. It's good to get feedback. I was going to taper the nib end more, then I thought, I want to try and fool some people by making it look like a cap pen. So far just about everyone I've handed it to tries to pull off the top as if it were a cap. I made the clip from a brass dowel. I first turned the profile then filed the flats while it was on the lathe. Then I bent it to shape sanded & polished it. I learned alot from this pen and it was fun to make. I agree the bead does mess with the flow. There's always next time. Thanks again, Keith

 

[ldb2000]

Keith , sorry your pen wasn't getting the attention it deserves over in the Advanced penturning forum but people seem to be afraid to go there , I'm not sure why , I guess it's just that they have been lead to believe that since they don't make kitless fountain pens there's nothing there for them . That was one of the reasons for the Challenge in the first place , to prove anyone can make an advanced pen if they just try .
I really love the way your pen mimics a Cap pen and the nib end has to be that shape to enhance the illusion so you got it right , the blank is awesome and I love the clip . You really pulled it off perfectly !!!
You made a one of a kind pen and should really be proud of yourself for trying and succeeding so well .
:good::good::good:

 

[LostintheWoods]

Excellent work on the pen, Keith! I think, unlike the others, that had you made the nib more tapered, it would've created a weak link in the pen, possibly leading to cracking and failure at that point. You've done a good job in avoiding that, whether that was your intention or not.

 

[Blind_Squirrel]

I have no feedback on the pen; it is outstanding to me! My feedback to you is to work on improving your photography.

 

[marionquill]

I like it! Great job on the clip, sounds like it was a lot of work to make. I actuaully like how the ballpoint comes out, reminds me of those old, multi-color ink pens that had, like 5 colors in one pen.

Jason

 

[Blind_Squirrel]

How did you attach the clip to the pen?

 

[PaulDoug]

Beautiful Pen. Think you did a great pen. These examples of kitless pen just makes me try harder. Great job.

 

[Rodzilla67]

Nice work! I'm impressed.

 

[marcruby]

I like it, fake cap and all. It's a lot more kitless than what I do...

 

[VisExp]

Keith, (feels strange to type that, not to many of us around) the pen looks great. I agree with some of the other comments about the bead at the center band and I would like to see more of a taper towards the nib. Nice work, well done.

 

[Ligget]

Excellent looking pen, very well done!

 

[toolcrazy]

Very nice

 

[Glenn McCullough]

Fine looking pen, great blank.
I too have the feeling that the nib end is too round, needs more taper. I am ok with the bead, too. Thanks for the description of how you made the clip, I would like a better explanation of how the clip is secured, if you would be so kind.
Glenn

 

[workinforwood]

It's a beauty of a pen, here and over in the other post!

 

[cowjelly]

Hello, My apology for the delay in reponce, my computer just got fixed. Thanks for the comments. I attached the clip with a small screw and nut. I filed the nut down to just fit the tube. Then I ran the nut to the end of the hole on the cap held it in place with a drop of thin CA. Then I measured the depth for the slot in the acrylic cut the slot with a dremel. Finally, I cut a small fork in the end of the clip so it slipped over the screw and after a few colorful words and couple cold beers and a pack of smokes I got the thing to fit tight when the screw is tightened. I've figured out a much easier way, when I get it worked out I'll be happy to post some pictures if anyone is interested.
Thanks Keith...

 

[JohnU]

Keith, that is one of the nicest kitless pens I have ever seen. With or without the bead, it looks great. Nice shape, great looking clip!, and I really like the metal rings replacing the center band. You pulled it off and it looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing.