Simple does it

[jalbert]

Here's a simple acrylic pen I made this past weekend for a fellow. It's made from "Neon" acrylic purchased from exotic blanks, and has a bronze clip that I fabricated. It has a #6 Jowo nib.

I like these projects because they allow me to slow down and think about shapes, rather than falling into the trap of focusing on ornamentation.

 

[mark james]

Very nice John. The profile has just enough taper to make it appealing and not simply a "tube turned into another tube". The subtle curved lines are appealing to me.

And as always, the custom clip is an elegant touch.

 

[Mintman]

Beautiful work!


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[EBorraga]

Wonderful Work Brother!!

 

[magpens]

Very well done, John !!! . I too appreciate simplicity ... this pen is gorgeous in its simplicity.

 

[TonyL]

Awesome combination and work!

 

[thewishman]

I really like that!

 

[TattooedTurner]

Beautiful! I too prefer simple and elegant. I also love the flawless low sheen finish, very nicely done.

 

[johncrane]

Great looking pen John luv the shape too!

 

[jalbert]

Very nice John. The profile has just enough taper to make it appealing and not simply a "tube turned into another tube". The subtle curved lines are appealing to me.

And as always, the custom clip is an elegant touch.

Thanks Mark! I have come to really enjoy doing simple pens, but then spending the time to fabricate a custom clip for them. I think it really sets the pen off, and creates a nice focal point.

 

[jalbert]

Beautiful work!


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Thanks!

Wonderful Work Brother!!

Thanks Ernie!

Very well done, John !!! . I too appreciate simplicity ... this pen is gorgeous in its simplicity.

Thanks Mal!

Awesome combination and work!

Thanks!

I really like that!

Thanks!

Beautiful! I too prefer simple and elegant. I also love the flawless low sheen finish, very nicely done.

Thank you! The finish is more of a trick of the lighting— I don't like photographing my pens to capture the high shine of the finish . I feel like it detracts from the detail of the material.

 

[jalbert]

Great looking pen John luv the shape too!just wondering about the threads do you thread the cap or use threaded inserts.

Thank you. I cut the cap threads directly into the cap.