Best Souvenir Pen Style?

[vtgaryw]

My old school (grades K-12) was abandoned for quite some time. A few weeks ago, they had an open house and groundbreaking as it's being converted into senior apts. Good use.

I couldn't make it, but a kind soul was able to purchase some pieces of the old bleacher for me. I'd like to make pens out of them and make them available to alumni. I now have a laser engraver, so my plan is to engrave them with the school name (at a minimum.)

What does everyone think is a good style pen kit for this? I haven't picked up the wood yet, but I suspect it's oak of some type. I was considering a single barrel pen, since the wood would go further, but I'm not sure yet.

I'd like something nice, but not too expensive, I don't plan to make money (or not much at least) on this, I want to keep the cost reasonable.

Any ideas?

Thanks,

Gary

 

[Cwalker935]

What about PSI's executive, parker style, single barrel, 3/8 tube, longer area for engraving. and feels pretty good in the hand.

 

[jttheclockman]

Sierra or clone.

 

[JimB]

I'm with John, one of the Sierra styles.

 

[Edgar]

I like the Sierra clones also - lots to choose from & you could even offer several styles/finishes if you want some variety.

Depending on what you want to engrave on them though, a longer tube kit like the PSI Executive or the PSI Falcon might be a better choice.

There are also some nice single-barrel rollerball kits if you want to offer a slightly higher-end option. A couple that come to mind are the Zen and Magnetic Vertex.

 

[KenV]

It is a two piece - but the modified cigar as shown in the Library presents nice lines, a good area for engraving, and a moderate cost.

Will look good with a straight grained wood such as would have been used in outdoor construction.

 

[RobS]

You can get cigar kits on Amazon for $3.5 if you buy in packs of 10.
PM me if you need more info.
I like the cigar style it's a nice heavy larger grip pen.

 

[vtgaryw]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I've never made a PSI Executive, but I like the look of it.

I do a lot of Sierra styles (my kit of choice is the Mesa from WoodTurningz), but I wanted to look at alternatives.

I like Cigar styles, but I'm looking for something that would be equally appealing to men and women, and a lot of women seem to think the cigar is too big (although the barrel of a Sierra is just as fat.)

Thanks for the suggestions all.

-gary

 

[jttheclockman]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I've never made a PSI Executive, but I like the look of it.

I do a lot of Sierra styles (my kit of choice is the Mesa from WoodTurningz), but I wanted to look at alternatives.

I like Cigar styles, but I'm looking for something that would be equally appealing to men and women, and a lot of women seem to think the cigar is too big (although the barrel of a Sierra is just as fat.)

Thanks for the suggestions all.

-gary

We are talking Sierra not Sierra Vista.

 

[qquake]

I personally prefer PSI's Gatsby over the Sierra styles. Very similar, but I like the "beads" at the top and bottom of the body.

 

[TonyL]

PSI Executive or CSUSA Patriot?

 

[PapaTim]

I haven't made the PSI Executive pen so I don't know how it feels but considering the recommendations from others here it would be at the top of my list. Not only does it have a good engravable area, it's available in a pencil kit and a pen/stylus combo. More options = more opportunities for more sales.

 

[TonyL]

Not that it matters much, but the bushings are the same size .420. I don't know anything about the Sierra.

 

[panamag8or]

My old school is going to be demolished and rebuilt sometime soon. I already have feelers out, to get some of the gym floor, home of several state champion teams. My plan is to make them available to alumni, also.

 

[jimmyz]

Guess I've made so many Sierra clones that, from a penmaking perspective, I would like to try something new. I like the PSI Executive but also like the Zen if going for a rollerball.

 

[vtgaryw]

I haven't pulled the trigger on a pen kit yet for this project, but I'm leaning towards the PSI Executive. I like the long body length for engraving, plus, as mentioned I can get a pencil to match (at least in the 24Kt Gold.)

One question - does it twist like a Sierra? That is, the body twists, not a top-twister?

Thanks,

Gary

 

[Cwalker935]

I haven't pulled the trigger on a pen kit yet for this project, but I'm leaning towards the PSI Executive. I like the long body length for engraving, plus, as mentioned I can get a pencil to match (at least in the 24Kt Gold.)

One question - does it twist like a Sierra? That is, the body twists, not a top-twister?

Thanks,

Gary

The top twists like a Gatsby.