Kitless #2 - The Tortoise (pic heavy)

[Robert111]

Took an easier route today. This uses a section and a clip from the CSUSA Artisan, so I don't don't know if strictly speaking it's a kitless pen. As you can see, it has no tubes or couplers--everything's threaded. Also, I added black ebonite accents to the ends.

I stuck with straight lines for this one, thinking of the styles of the 30s and 40s, and I think the clip with its black accent goes with the ebonite and the black section.

This tortoise is acrylic. It's something that PSI used to sell about 4 years ago but was discontinued. Too bad. It's beautiful stuff. CSUSA has some acrylic tortoise but I haven't tried it.

The pen is 5 3/4" long, the cap is 9/16", and the barrel is exactly 1/2".

Again, comments, questions, and suggestions are welcome and appreciated!

 

[BSea]

I'd call it a kitless. I really like the blank. Great job.

 

[IPD_Mr]

Looks really nice.

 

[watch_art]

Looks VERY similar to the celluloid I turned yesterday. Too bad they don't carry it anymore.

 

[wizard]

Very nice !! I really like the clean, crisp lines and profile. Great job !!!

 

[Robert111]

I'd call it a kitless. I really like the blank. Great job.

Thanks, Bob! I have come to like this material too. I've looked around for more and CSUSA no longer carries it. Woodturninz has a similar tortoise (Acrylic Acetate Pen Blanks - WoodTurningz), and Logs to Lumber has the same, I believe. Of course, if you have $30-40, you can get real celluloid at American Art Plastics: Celluloid Pricing and Availability

Looks really nice.

Mike, thank you!

Looks VERY similar to the celluloid I turned yesterday. Too bad they don't carry it anymore.

Well, Shawn, it is available again. See above. (I guess I should have put "available" in quotes.)

Very nice !! I really like the clean, crisp lines and profile. Great job !!!

I'm a big fan of the Wizard, so your feedback is really appreciated! Thanks, Doc!

 

[Dustygoose]

Clean, beautiful pen. That's one way I may be able to start kitless too.

 

[Knucklefish]

Very well done. I love the clean lines and especially your choice of materials.