Charlie69
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- Apr 12, 2013
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Other then a few closed end slimlines this is my first attempt at a modified pen. To eliminate the slight gap between the stock diplomat tube and the front cone (nib?) I substituted a Jr gent tube (which fit perfectly) and used the Diplomat tube to make the finial twist. Center band is nickel silver sheet that I cut to size and soldered together with silver solder. Pen is longer than I wanted but I couldn't figure out a way to make it any shorter. Refills can be switched by unscrewing the finial as the lower tube is epoxied to the cone and a couple of bushings.