Black and gold closed-end in gunmetal

[Carl Fisher]

Too bad the blank was only long enough to close off the body, Had to use the kit hardware on the cap but I think it turned out alright.

Black and gold swirl, reverse painted black. The Atrax has quickly become one of the most versatile pens in my lineup. No bling, simple clean lines, good weight and just the right size.

 

[Jim15]

Great looking pen.

 

[LanceD]

While I've never tried that kit yet, I'll be ordering some this week. I really like the nice simple design of the kit and to me it really goes well as a closed end design. The black and gold resin looks and matches great with the plating also.

 

[reiddog1]

Well played sir, well played!! Great kit for closed end. I like the hardware for the top personally.

 

[Tom D]

Looks good Carl, I like it like that, not to plain.

 

[jasontg99]

AWESOME!!!

 

[walshjp17]

That blank goes really well on the Atrax components. Now, if you could just be able to modify that finial as can be done with Baron/Jr. series ....

 

[Carl Fisher]

Thanks for the kudos all.

I don't mind the solid finial. What I'm still working on is finding a way to hide the clip ring. If I could get that ironed out I'll be thrilled with this kit.

 

[jyreene]

Looks good Carl.

 

[bobjackson]

Elegant pen, great job Carl.

 

[OZturner]

Great Pen Carl,
The Atrax really lets the Blank shine through.
Superb Fit and Finish, Spectacular Blank.
Congratulations,
Brian

 

[evan bahr]

Great looking pen! Nice blank too.

 

[Pitoon]

very nice! once i finish up my group of Zen's......that's my next line up!

Great job on that one!

Pitoon

 

[Carl Fisher]

I'm not normally a fan of gunmetal but for some reason it works in this instance as it just stays out of the way of the blank. I think any of the other plating options would have detracted from the blank.

I know it's not kitless, but since it's closed-end I figured I'd put up some specs.

Size:
Capped length:131.8mm
Open length: 123mm
Body diameter (widest): 14mm
Body diameter (narrowest): 10.7mm
Cap diameter (widest): 14.8mm

Weight:
Capped: 46.8g
Un-capped: 21.8g

 

[Old Lar]

Nice job on the pen. I really like the blank. I make a lot of closed end fountain pens and find that some blanks are too short for both the body and cap to be closed ended. I think making at least the body as a closed end makes it look more elegant. good job!

 

[artme]

Now that's an attention grabber if ever I saw one!! A real eye popper!!

 

[Carl Fisher]

I'm really thinking I need to make at least one or two more of these. I have a show in 2 weeks and I really expect this to be one of the first ones to leave the table.