My pen

[mredburn]

I needed to wait on posting this pen from the competition because I also submitted it to the Pen Makers Guild immediately after the competition was over.

It is made of Sterling Silver Hardware, Alt Casein and inlayed with synthetic opal. It is built to be able to change out the upper tubes to suit your style or mood for the day. Besides changing the upper barrels, you can change clips and use it as either a roller ball or a fountain pen.

The upper barrels are 1/2 K&S tubbing the inner tube is 15/32 K&S tubing. They are a perfect fit one inside the other with no slop.

I had to make the Casien tubes twice. The first time I made them the lower blank got destroyed trying to make it that one little bit better. The upper tube didnt match the lower color wise whe I remade the lower tube and I ended up remaking it as well. I made more than 10 upper tubes and discarded about half of them right away. I also made 4 or 5 clips for it.

Thank you all, comments welcome.

 

[Drstrangefart]

SWEET BABY JESUS. This is definitely one of those that amounts to the pinnacle of the art. VERY well done. The English language doesn't have the right words to appropriately explain the awesome.

 

[Mapster]

I love the new black clip. That looks awesome! Definitely keep that in mind...

 

[GoodTurns]

Definitely ART. Congrats on the obviously very well earned honor!

 

[MarkD]

That certainly is an outstanding piece of workmanship.
The bar has been raised again.

 

[D.Oliver]

I love this pen. Quick, somebody good with numbers figure out how many diffent combinations are possible with four clips, 6 barrels and two diffent nib options. Its like 48 pens in one!

 

[BSea]

Changing upper barrels. What a cool idea. Kinda like a "Mood" pen.

 

[mredburn]

I do also need to give credit to someone who is becoming a very good friend.

It was Mike Roux who suggested the Casein for the pen and who also suggested adding the stones to the black clip. The silver clip with the diamonds kind of disappeared in the clip. The stones in the black clip are cz set in silver and were added after the clip was made. That made the world of difference in the clip.

Thank you Mike

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

Mike, I'm at a loss for words, awesome,fantastic,super,gorgeous, etc do not do it justice.

 

[glycerine]

Wow!

 

[Buzzzz4]

Beautiful work! Definitely a work of art. Congratulations.

 

[Lenny]

Amazing on so many levels!
Ingenious, and masterfully done!
Congratulations on a much deserved honor!

 

[azamiryou]

Truly a masterpiece. I am in awe.

 

[jasontg99]

...........I can't put into words how awesome that is.

 

[Dalecamino]

I'm siding with Roy and, others on this one. Webster was a Dumb Butt 'caus he didn't put ANY words in the dictionary to describe this (these) pen. I like it alot!:biggrin:

 

[fiferb]

Congratulations! Work that is deserving admittance to PMG.

 

[witz1976]

Without a doubt, a masterpiece. Great work!

 

[BRobbins629]

I glad you posted these pictures. The others didn't do justice. Certainly a well deserved reward from the contest and the guild.

 

[Old Lar]

A pen(s) for all occasions. Awesome comes to mind, but inadequate.

 

[Pioneerpens]

Absolutely stunning! Congrats on a well deserved honor!!

 

[EarlD]

Amazing! Well done!

 

[hewunch]

Don't know what to say other than amazing work as usual.

 

[CSue]

Well now. As far as I'm concerned, that it the most superbly designed piece of functional art I've seen on this sight. What's more, it's changeable. WOW! You just hit this one out of the park, so to speak! Congrats.

 

[workinforwood]

Beautiful work Mike. I like it with the Casein body!

 

[rizaydog]

WOW. That is amazing. Nice work.

 

[Texatdurango]

Eh, I guess it's alright........ if you into superbly crafted pens! :biggrin:

Very nice work!

 

[ghostrider]

Congrats on you acceptance to the guild. Well deserving, and I like the pen.

 

[bitshird]

It is fantastic, you have certainly set a new standard, I know some great pen turners have left the IAP, but I hope one "Good Old Boy" is looking down with a big smile, and I'm so glad you made the Guild.

 

[Toni]

Gorgeous PEN!!! Congratulations again on getting into the Pen Makers Guild!!

 

[PenMan1]

Awesome, Mike! Congratulations!

 

[jcm71]

In my two years of doing this I've had a moderate amount of success in selling my pens (still in the red). After looking at this I find myself hardpressed to even consider myself an amateur. I am in awe.

 

[RogerH]

The pen is obviously a work of art, but the most amazing thing is that as you scroll through the pictures it is also a short tutorial I think, (because I haven't made one) on how to expertly craft fully custom, kitless and ingenious pen(s).

Really fun to be able to see it, thx so much for sharing, especially the pics showing the different "dress" for the pen.

Congratulations on admission to the guild. I'm surprised they didn't just make you President or CEO right away, based on that pen !!

 

[JeffT]

Yikes... those are beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

 

[razor524]

Spectacular!!!

 

[Scott]

Mike!

I'm glad you posted pictures of the pen so everyone can see why you won the contest! And congratulations on being accepted into the PMG!

Everyone, I have handled this pen, and it is fully as amazing as it appears!

Scott.

 

[boxerman]

WOW AWESOME PEN. CONGRATS.:good::good::good:

 

[tim self]

Awesome doesn't describe the work! Definately thinking outside the box. And as far as raising the bar, it's up on the roof now.

 

[MartinPens]

Fantastic craftsmanship Mike! Congrats!

 

[eldee]

Kudos Mike! That is a spectacular work of art. A great example of creativity and craftsmanship.

 

[marksman]

Wow! Amazing creativity and craftsmanship. Great job and congrats!