Apprentice pens

[emtmike]

I am looking at the Apprentice pens from CSUSA. I am making some casing pens with deer antler top. I use a Slimline nib with a European clip and cap. The Apprentice European is half the price as the regular European. I know it may not be as good of a finish but I have not given myself much room to make much money on them. Ho do you all think these will hold up?

 

[mrcook4570]

Originally posted by emtmike
Ho do you all think these will hold up?

My prediction - they won't.

 

[Texasbeachbum]

I make the pen with the bullet for a nib. Once I get the cartriage drilled and the bullet drilled and inserted into the cartriage I powder coat the whole thing in glossy clear. I haven't had one come back. I forgot to add. I do use hollow points that way the drilling isn't too bad.[]

 

[rhahnfl]

I'm a little disappointed that they don't come in a variety of platings... too little choice.

 

[ed4copies]

Clear Powdercoat the casing and the pen parts. Then, they will hold up fine.