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Hello,

I was happy to find this forum after recently losing a cherished pen that was in my pocket daily for 23 years. I can't figure out if it would best be described as my "Rosebud" or my "White Whale," but I have hope of finding another or commissioning a replica, so that has recently become an interest of mine.

I also have an appreciation for pens and fine craftsmanship in all realms, having spent a decade working as a professional photographer specializing in product photography, and most recently concentrating on watch photography for a high-volume luxury retailer.

I'm likely to ask a bunch of questions about pens at some point, and would also happily answer questions about photography that anyone here has.

Meantime, thanks for creating such an impressive community. I look forward to participating.

Regards, James
 
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Welcome to IAP, James !!!! . I would reiterate Bobs suggestion about making your own pen.

Check out the Vendor Forum for some great materials and pen kits.
 
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Thanks!

I've considered this, but would not be able to make the pen I want to replace because it's steel and probably requires CNC intervention, so turning my own designs is not yet my priority. I am fascinated by the possibilities though, and do wish I had an adequate space for a lathe to learn a new skill.
 
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Oh ... steel ! . That puts a different slant on it. . A couple of our members are experts in making pens from steel.

You can buy stainless steel kits for pens ... Lazerlinez.com
 
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Dear All,
I am new on this forum.I am interested to make pens by hand.I hope you will support me.
I am from india.
Regards,
Anchorgrip.
 
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jamesburger

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I'm lucky to report that I found my pen, which was jammed into a crevice around which I had previously searched but had not fully discovered in my car.

I'm really relieved to have it back and am surprised at how accurate​ly I had guessed many of its measurements based on Frankenstein calculations taken from a photo and similar pen types.

At some point I'll probably have CAD drawings made so that the pen can be reproduced without any guess work, whether I decide to learn pen turning myself or find a maker to work with.

I'm happy to have found this community and will continue to contribute to photography related posts that might benefit from my experience. I also look forward to learning more about pen turning, which remains a topic of interest for me.
 
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