The Sceptre

[brownsfn2]

The first time I tried one of these pens I was still only a couple of month into pen turnings. When I look back at that pen I can pick out several areas where I went wrong.

I wanted to try it again and give the sceptre a second try. This time I used a custom acrylic from Brooks. I think he called this one oreo but I am not sure. I really liked how it turned out so I thought I would share. I hope it sells better than the last one I made.

Have you guys had much success with this kit?

Thanks for looking!

 

[LL Woodworks]

I made one and it sat through three or four shows. Plenty of people picked it up but no buyers. I finally donated it for the local high school band booster auction fund raiser.

 

[Ruby pen turning]

Nice looking pen and I personally love the kit but like Lynn I cant get rid of them. I stopped making them early in my pen turning adventure.

 

[renowb]

I have a customer that buys them all the time.

 

[D.Oliver]

That is a cool effect how the squiggles in the centerband mimic the swirls in the blank.

 

[brownsfn2]

Derek - I am glad you noticed that. I was thinking that as well. It was by accident but I agree that it is a cool effect.

It is interesting that only one of you said they sell. I would like to see what others experience with this pen. Maybe it is not me and they are just too wild looking to appeal to a great many people.

Anyone else sell these all the time?

 

[Maskman080900]

The cap is top heavy. Makes it uncomfortable to write with. I think the plastic threads are a weakness, if someone tightens it a little tight they tear apart. Just my experience with that model.

 

[SteveG]

I have excellent sales with the NS style. My venue is a Hawaii resort and most sales are impulse buys. My typical sale is in the $145 to $155 range, and the NS sells for $225, offered in a PSI "Fancy" glass window box.
Steve

 

[brownsfn2]

Where are the plastic threads? Do you mean inside the cap? Aren't the ones inside the Jr Gent II for example plastic as well? I thought they all were.

 

[RogerH]

My experience is the same as Ruby and LL - the NS is a beautiful pen but really doesn't sell well for me, even though I put high end blanks on them and do a very careful job turning and finishing. I have much better luck with Gents, Jr. Gents, Barons, Tritons, etc.

I agree that the cap makes the NS top heavy as another member wrote, but that is true of most of the other postable cap pens I listed.

I have concluded that folks in my area of the Midwest like a less flashy pen.

I like your blank choice and execution on this one.

 

[Brooks803]

Looks awesome Ron! I've done better with the scepter in FP more than RB. Haven't really figured out why. The cap is heavy but I don't write with caps posted anyways. Cool blank btw! :wink:

 

[PenMan1]

I have sold a few Sceptre fountains but far fewer roller balls. One customer said he liked everything about the pen EXCEPT the roller ball front section. He said it looked "phallic". I never really thought about it before, but I am changing all the NS to fountains.

 

[Crickett]

... He said it looked "phallic". I never really thought about it before, but I am changing all the NS to fountains.

Now I'm afraid to say I love the ballpoint NS. :redface:

 

[corian king]

I have one that I use all the time.I don't post the cap.I have had pretty good luck and managed to sell everyone that I have made.so far.

 

[brownsfn2]

I have sold a few Sceptre fountains but far fewer roller balls. One customer said he liked everything about the pen EXCEPT the roller ball front section. He said it looked "phallic". I never really thought about it before, but I am changing all the NS to fountains.

LOL. Never thought of it until now.

I got a deal on these from someone at IAP that were selling them as extras. I would buy fountain for something like this in the future. I think it is more something a fountain pen collector looks for in a unique pen.

 

[Chatham PenWorks]

I have sold a few Sceptre fountains but far fewer roller balls. One customer said he liked everything about the pen EXCEPT the roller ball front section. He said it looked "phallic". I never really thought about it before, but I am changing all the NS to fountains.

That look was the first thing I noticed when they came out. The few people I've shown pics to noticed the same thing, so I believe that's why the fountains outsell the rollers.

 

[John Den]

What a fantastic blank!
What a fantastic pen!
Regards
John

 

[raar25]

I have similar experience, they look great everyone thinks their beautiful but I have not sold one.

 

[BSea]

I personally don't care much for the kit. I do love the blank, and think you do a great job with the fit & finish. The more pens in make, the less I want any bling in the kit. I want the blank (wood or resin) to be the focal point.

 

[brownsfn2]

I would tend to agree about the bling. I usually do not buy kits with the crystal in them. It will be interesting to see how this kit does. I am sure there is someone out there that appreciates a good "phallic" pen.

 

[bryfox86]

stunning... I thought I made a nice pen till I looked at this. Thanks a lot..

 

[Katya]

I love Art Nouveau so thought I'd love this pen.. until I made the RB. The grip on it is much too small for me.. not comfortable to write with. Such a shame. I like some elements of the kit, but don't think I'll be making any more unless asked. The FP looks better, but I don't yet have a market for those.

 

[Fishinbo]

They are classic and timeless pieces ...