My first kitless pen

[hertzogcraig]

My first kitless pens, turned it with a rod I poured, what a great feeling knowing that. Lots of flaws but also learned a lot along the way with this one.

 

[its_virgil]

Look great for #1. Each one will be a learning experience and the process will become easier.

You did not ask for comments but I will offer two. Adjust your internal section threads so the nib unit goes in further and the end is not exposed.

Also, I personally would like to see the pen and not props and tabletops which, for me, distract my eye from focusing on the pen.

Do a good turn daily!
Don

 

[hertzogcraig]

Look great for #1. Each one will be a learning experience and the process will become easier.

You did not ask for comments but I will offer two. Adjust your internal section threads so the nib unit goes in further and the end is not exposed.

Also, I personally would like to see the pen and not props and tabletops which, for me, distract my eye from focusing on the pen.

Do a good turn daily!
Don

Yeah that was actually one of the flaws on this one. I had it drilled deep enough for the collar of the nib to sit inside but when I went to drill, it chipped a good bit off the outer edge. Since I already blew up 3 nib sections before this one I didn't feel like starting over again lol. So I just improvised and chamfered the hole and said go with it.

Thank you for the feedback, I really appreciate it

 

[d_bondi]

Really nice first pen.
I like the material, good job on that. I have not tried casting my own materials.
Pretty gutsy to try a flush fit of the cap and barrel on a first pen and it turned out nicely.

 

[hertzogcraig]

Really nice first pen.
I like the material, good job on that. I have not tried casting my own materials.
Pretty gutsy to try a flush fit of the cap and barrel on a first pen and it turned out nicely.

Thank you

 

[rixstix]

Good looking first pen. The process will get easier & sometimes more challenging with each new pen along the journey.

 

[Dalecamino]

It's a great start!

 

[JohnU]

Congrats! One to be proud of. Being your first and from your own cast, make sure you keep it!

 

[Displaced Canadian]

I like going kitless because it makes my pen making dollars go further. It really gets fun with your own casting because you can cast with the finished pen in mind. I'm sorry you have fallen into this pit of insanity, but now you are here enjoy your stay. The pen looks good. Take notes and don't be afraid to try something new with each pen.