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Summer Extravaganza Slimline Voting
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Entry #3
I used two types of casein blanks (purchased on eBay), a multicolored blank for the body (and accent on the clip) and a white blank for the nib and the clip. The clip was part turned on the lathe then sculpted using various bits on a Dremel tool. Picture #3 is to show the slimline parts I used, the tubes and the transmission
I used two types of casein blanks (purchased on eBay), a multicolored blank for the body (and accent on the clip) and a white blank for the nib and the clip. The clip was part turned on the lathe then sculpted using various bits on a Dremel tool. Picture #3 is to show the slimline parts I used, the tubes and the transmission
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Entry #6
This is my version of the slimline! I'm a fan of the European Pen shape, so I modified this slimline to be a cross (excuse the pun) between a kitless pen and a European pen. I cast the icy geode blank using alumilite resin. The steel blue, brilliant grey, and white swirls pair nicely with the chrome slimline clip. The body of the pen is tapered just like you would find on a European kit. I eliminated the nib of the original slimline kit in favor of a single piece of resin, similar to what you would find on a kitless pen. To accomplish this, I drilled a series of holes to different depths to accommodate the cross refill with a snug fit. My favorite part of the pen is the custom finial I turned using the remaining part of the blank. I measured the finial from the slimline kit and turned a resin finial to the exact same dimensions, only slightly tapering the part that presses into the tube. The finial is compression fit inside the tube, the same way you would assemble a slimline kit. I did my best to match the colors on the finial to the top of the pen. I really enjoyed challenging myself with this one. Thanks for looking!
This is my version of the slimline! I'm a fan of the European Pen shape, so I modified this slimline to be a cross (excuse the pun) between a kitless pen and a European pen. I cast the icy geode blank using alumilite resin. The steel blue, brilliant grey, and white swirls pair nicely with the chrome slimline clip. The body of the pen is tapered just like you would find on a European kit. I eliminated the nib of the original slimline kit in favor of a single piece of resin, similar to what you would find on a kitless pen. To accomplish this, I drilled a series of holes to different depths to accommodate the cross refill with a snug fit. My favorite part of the pen is the custom finial I turned using the remaining part of the blank. I measured the finial from the slimline kit and turned a resin finial to the exact same dimensions, only slightly tapering the part that presses into the tube. The finial is compression fit inside the tube, the same way you would assemble a slimline kit. I did my best to match the colors on the finial to the top of the pen. I really enjoyed challenging myself with this one. Thanks for looking!
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Entry #7
Here is my submission for the Slimline contest. It uses the nib, tubes, and clip, of a chrome Slimline kit. The barrel is snakewood, and it is the elusive slim click pen, with a Parker refill. I hope you like it.
Here is my submission for the Slimline contest. It uses the nib, tubes, and clip, of a chrome Slimline kit. The barrel is snakewood, and it is the elusive slim click pen, with a Parker refill. I hope you like it.
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Entry #8
My entry is a Bog Oak and Copper modified slimline. It's closed end, nibless, has a custom fixed center band (from a brake hose washer), and a handmade clip made from copper wire. So, from the original kit, I used the tubes, transmission, and refill.
My entry is a Bog Oak and Copper modified slimline. It's closed end, nibless, has a custom fixed center band (from a brake hose washer), and a handmade clip made from copper wire. So, from the original kit, I used the tubes, transmission, and refill.
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163 views and only 11 votes. Guy's it's simple, pick one. Just a mouse click away!!!
mark james
IAP Collection, Curator
Congrats to each entry! Well done.
A group of very excellent pens to choose from.
Apparently I can't read a calender. So voting ends Friday at 1:52pm est.
jttheclockman
Member
Picking one not an easy thing. Good to see so many contestants expanding their ideas with the use of a simple kit as it has become to be known over the years. Making it tough on the voters is the name of the game. Job well done.
For those that have pm'd me and asked. Voting is hidden until voting is over. Then it will be public.
Fred Bruche
Member
Do we know if "guests" views are counted towards the total number of views? That might account for the discrepancy?
I don't know. Voting is very close. Votes will be visible after voting is over
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A little over 24 hours to vote. 101 votes so far and it's very close with the top 3. So get out and vote!!
Poll is officially closed. Close voting for Top 3. Thanks everyone for your entries!
Top 3 in order of voting
#7
#3
#9
#7
#3
#9
I made a thread with names of winners