Slimline Steam Punk pen

[ELA]

This is my first attempt at casting a couple of Steam Punk blanks. My copper strips aren't as smooth as I would have liked (unsteady hands). I wanted to use a slimline kit for my first try. The kit is Antique Brass. I didn't like the brass nib that came with the kit so I changed it for a gun metal nib. Not perfect, but it's a start.

 

[Charlie_W]

Very cool Larry!

I would go for all gun metal next time..

 

[Hubert H]

That is one REALLY nice start.

 

[79spitfire]

looks good to me!

 

[ELA]

I would go for all gun metal next time..

Thanks for the comments. I think the gun metal idea would be the way to go next time. The brass finial, clip and the center band were dark enough that I left them on. The nib was just too bright and didn't look right.

 

[DigBaddy72]

I like that you did this on a slim line. An underrated pen kit IMHO. Looks very cool!

 

[larrystephens]

Very cool, did you make the blank?

 

[ELA]

Yes, I made the blank. I used PR for the pour. I made a mold around a piece of 5/8" delrin rod and made 2 plugs also out of the delrin. The background is aluminum tape and the copper is copper foil stained glass tape.

 

[wob50]

Like it
Yes gunmetal would look great .
Still a great pen

 

[mecompco]

I think the blank and the workmanship are very nice. Sorry, but I just do not like the "wasp-waist" look--it just offends my eye. How much nicer this pen would be (IMHO) with a "Comfort" band!

Regards,
Michael

 

[NCwoodworker1]

Great Pen