tnilmerl
Member
I seen a lot of pics here of closed end pens. All are a step up in character and class over the factory supplied kits.
I have turned a few myself, but without one of those new fangled pen chucks. Well, I broke down and bought one, but before I blow thru a few blanks and tubes, I want to spend some time and forethought in determining what is visually the most appealing closed end design, as well as the most pleasing to the hand.
Based on the pics I've seen here and on the web, the sweeping coke bottle design seems to be the most popular. I wonder if that is by intent or just a common coincidence?
I've seen a few that are the straight barrel, rounded over ends that I'll refer to as the 'cigar-style'. The previously mentioned 'coke-bottle' where the mid barrel section swells out, then slims in at the end before flaring out again seems the most popular with the 'cigar-style' a not too close second place.
Other, less popular seem to be a a taper variation. Pens are either turned wide at the center and taper to a tip at the end, or vice-versa - slim in the middle and flaring out at the end, forming either a flat end or rounded over end.
I know I am opening a can or worms with lots at strong opinions, but I want to hear what everyone else has to say on the topic. Remember, the pen has to be esthetically pleasing both visually and tactilely.
I have turned a few myself, but without one of those new fangled pen chucks. Well, I broke down and bought one, but before I blow thru a few blanks and tubes, I want to spend some time and forethought in determining what is visually the most appealing closed end design, as well as the most pleasing to the hand.
Based on the pics I've seen here and on the web, the sweeping coke bottle design seems to be the most popular. I wonder if that is by intent or just a common coincidence?
I've seen a few that are the straight barrel, rounded over ends that I'll refer to as the 'cigar-style'. The previously mentioned 'coke-bottle' where the mid barrel section swells out, then slims in at the end before flaring out again seems the most popular with the 'cigar-style' a not too close second place.
Other, less popular seem to be a a taper variation. Pens are either turned wide at the center and taper to a tip at the end, or vice-versa - slim in the middle and flaring out at the end, forming either a flat end or rounded over end.
I know I am opening a can or worms with lots at strong opinions, but I want to hear what everyone else has to say on the topic. Remember, the pen has to be esthetically pleasing both visually and tactilely.