Kitless Rollerball

[cnirenberg]

I posted this as well in the SOYP forum. http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=48472
It's my first time making the RB nib, but with practice.... There is a lot of potential here, I think a bit of brass or aluminum at the tip may look good, but I wanted to keep it light. Any and all comments welcome.

 

[Texatdurango]

I don't think it needs any metal at the nib, it looks nice as-is!

 

[cnirenberg]

Thanks George, This is a new step for me. I was going for Think's RB pen style. They have an interesting style to them.

 

[johncrane]

Yes i agree with George also what length is the pen with the cap on,i also see you haven't used a clip, any reason or just going for a different look.

 

[BRobbins629]

Looks pretty good to me.

 

[LEAP]

Nicely done, I agree with George it does not need any metal. The darker resin at the tip looks great.

 

[PTownSubbie]

That is a sick blank! Where did you get it?

The pen is awesome. I would like to start playing around to find out how to make a kitless pen. Just need to find the time.....

 

[cnirenberg]

That is a sick blank! Where did you get it?

The pen is awesome. I would like to start playing around to find out how to make a kitless pen. Just need to find the time.....

The blank is called Dragon's Breath and Charlie (Newlondon88) is the responsible party. I agree with you, these blanks are awesome, they have a lot of character and are great to turn.

 

[cnirenberg]

Yes i agree with George also what length is the pen with the cap on,i also see you haven't used a clip, any reason or just going for a different look.

John, the total length is approx. 15.5 cm (the only scaleI can find is metric at he moment, and no micrometer at work). I liked the Think pen, and wannted to have a nib that had the same material rather than the same old El Grande RB.

 

[ldb2000]

Great looking pen Cris . On acrylics I don't think you need any metal in the tip , on wood I use a brass tube or sleeve to support the refill inside the tip .

 

[mbroberg]

That pen looks beautiful just the way it is. I agree with not using any metal. It might detract from the "simple elegance" of your work (although I suspect it wasn't that simple).

 

[Dalecamino]

Cool work Cris !

 

[greeneyedblackcat]

Nice Kit-less Cris, looks fine without the metal to me, but you know how I feel about metal on a custom pen. Great Job, keep up the nice work :cat:

 

[avbill]

If my pens looked half that nice I be happy as a clam.

 

[CSue]

I love the look of it just like you made it here. Very beautiful work!