Two New Ones...

[bgray]

The first is made of striated casein.

The last photo shows a barrel that cracked. I tested the material for ink staining. It definitely soaks up ink, so the section had to be black.






Next is lavender ebonite. Definitely some cool stuff.




Thanks.

 

[skiprat]

Beautiful work. Not sure about the position of the second clip, but very classy pens either way:wink:

 

[rjwolfe3]

WOW!

 

[aggromere]

Very cool pens. You make some outstanding pens. I love the clips. Do you buy them somewhere or make them?

 

[hebertjo]

I loe asein pen, excellent craftsmanship. Where did you get the casein I have been looking for some?

 

[louisbry]

Nice looking pens. Your skill is evident.

 

[workinforwood]

Beautifully executed set of pens..what else can I say?!?

 

[leehljp]

Great looking pens! I really like the Striated Casein.

BTW - Where did you get the striated casein?

 

[johncrane]

I agree with Jeff Beautiful work.

 

[mickr]

lovely..elegant work...yes, where does one get casein?

 

[RAdams]

cheese protein? what even is casein?

 

[cnirenberg]

Brian,
Love those pens. How is Casein to machine?

 

[artme]

Beautiful pens.

I have seen Casein pens made by one of the known pen companies, can't remember which one.

 

[jleiwig]

cheese protein? what even is casein?

casein is a cheese protein. :tongue:

Not sure what he made the pen out of?

 

[bgray]

The casein is very difficult to find. I got this from a fellow penmaker, and he could only spare about 14 inches. I'm now looking for a source in the UK. If anything comes of it, I'll share.

This casein is very difficult to work. Other casein that I've used was easier. This stuff is soft and brittle. You should have heard me when I cracked the first barrel.

With a wood lathe, a skew would be mandatory, and even then it would take very very light passes.

I used a metal lathe with a very sharp boring bar. Even then, if I took more than .020" per pass at 1400 RPM, I tore out. I went .010" per pass.

Tedious, but worth it.

 

[PR_Princess]

We have a little of the casein available in 22mm rod (plus a few other goodies that have not quite made the site yet.:redface. However, be forewarned that the casein is pricey stuff!

I don't want to hijack Brian's thread, so Ed4copies will make a post later or you can PM him for more info.

 

[ldb2000]

Beautiful Pens Brian . What kind of filling system are you using and why did you make the Ebonite finial soooo long ?

 

[VisExp]

Beautiful pens Brian. I've always admired your work.

 

[bgray]

Beautiful Pens Brian . What kind of filling system are you using and why did you make the Ebonite finial soooo long ?

The long finial is in the style of early American Pens.