New Kitless, New Style

[Sandsini]

This one I'm calling the Aquila. It is my first posting, full custom and it features a clip (!) as well as Sterling Silver bands on the cap and the body. The nib is a Jowo #6 Fine in Ruthenium and inking is handled via a piston converter although you could eyedropper it if you applied silicone grease to the section threads.

Thanks for checking it out, I would love to hear your comments.

 

[magpens]

That's GREAT, Eric !!!!! . Did you use one of those acrylic Mosaic blanks for the "checkered" portions ?

Aquila means eagle ... how does that apply to your pen ? .. Colors, I guess, eh?

 

[Sandsini]

That's GREAT, Eric !!!!! . Did you use one of those acrylic Mosaic blanks for the "checkered" portions ?

Aquila means eagle ... how does that apply to your pen ? .. Colors, I guess, eh?

Mal,
Whereas my line of kit pens is named after political and religious titles, I decided to name my kitless pens after constellations. Thus Andromeda, Aquarius, and now Aquila. I chose Aquila because of the strength and majesty of the Eagle, but also because of the two Nova that have appeared in the constellation over the centuries. The ancients believed that a Nova was a new Star, which is what I think of this new style in my lineup.

And, yep, that's one of the mosiac blanks. I wanted something a little bit special but didn't want to risk a vintage blank on what was, essentially, an experiment!.

Eric

 

[magpens]

Thanks, Eric .... I like your idea of naming your kitless pens after constellations .... very original idea !!! . I have only a rudimentary knowledge of astromy (hence my question) but you seem to be right into it !

This pen is very "striking" in appearance !

 

[dcannon]

Love this style! Really nicely done on this one. That's a really cool use for the mosaic blanks without overdoing it. Was it difficult to thread? With all the seams, I've wondered how fragile it might be. Great job, thanks for sharing!
Dan

 

[Sandsini]

Thanks Dan,
It's a little fragile, I took a chunk out of the section threads when I did the final drilling, but it threaded very nicely. I just took everything nice and slow.

 

[mark james]

This is a beautiful pen Eric!

I love the overall form with the mosaic in one section, and a solid color in the other.

I hope you continue this form - it is very attractive.

 

[Sandsini]

Thanks Mark!

I think I will continue with this form, but there might be some small changes to the section to body transition.

 

[Bryguy]

That is a lovely looking pen. I really like the mosaic section. Classy!

 

[Mrs. Charlie_W]

Sharp looking pen!