The southwest graduate.

[Ruby pen turning]

This is one of PSI`s newer pens called the graduate. It is magnetic cap. I have put my self cast blank we call southwest. It is quite a large pen being it has a 10.5 lower with little nib making you have to hold the barrel like the Zen. The clip has a little screw on the inside of the cap for adjusting clip tension against the body.
Thanks for looking. Comments bad/good welcome.
Brian Kort
Southern Pen Designs
KnB Pen blanks

 

[Robert111]

I love everything about that pen! Beautiful blank! Thanks for showing off the Graduate components. Nice that they are supplying roller ball, fountain, and ballpoint and in all the popular platings.

 

[thetalbott4]

I like it also in that its fairly unique. Yes, I know its Zenesque, but the way the clip is attached, the knurling, the short nib, and the fact you can turn the upper barrel, is kinda refreshing. I just cant get past the magnetic uppers though. They come off too easy. I would like to see an upper barrel that is magnetic but also 'snaps' into place. Nice work.

 

[boxerman]

Very nice pen.

 

[ToddMR]

That looks really sharp! The blank you used on that really looks good with that kit/plating. Thanks too for letting me know what the screw is for. Nice job!

 

[bitshird]

Your pen is sweet looking, I love your blank, and while I've made quite a few Zen pens, I really don't like writing with them,:frown: the lack of a decent size grip area means I have to hold it on the barrel, and my hand writing isn't the best any way.:redface:
The components look nice, and I think I like the idea of adjustable pocket clip tension, I just wish they would extend the nib/grip length a bit. I'll probably spring for 1 or 2 sets just to have something different in stock, but it'll be difficult to match yours, that blank is beautiful.eace:

 

[seamus7227]

Top Shelf right there Brian!

 

[SDB777]

Turned that one with style, but the pen itself looks really big to hold....or is that just the way it 'looks'?


Scott

 

[Ruby pen turning]

Thanks for the comments everyone. As for the pen itself, it is a big pen. The lower barrel tube is quite long and the cap is short. The tubes are 12.5mm and 10.5mm and you have to hold the barrel to write.

 

[MartinPens]

That's a great pen!
I love the overall look. This new pen style has some nice features. I especially like the cap section and how the clip is tied into the top of the pen. I can see that being used in some creation. Not sure I care much for the body components combined with a fountain pen, but you have done a fantastic job in putting it all together for a great pen. Congrats

Martin

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