Looking for ideas for an old pen

[ossaguy]

I thought it would be a fun project to make a pen using vintage wood that is from the 50's that I have,and then having one old U.S.Special Delivery antique-looking stamp on it from a little before that era.

There is a really neat looking one that has an antique motorcycle on it that I like.They only cost a couple of bucks.

So any ideas on what pen kit would be best,that has the look to it from what pens were like back in the 50's?

Were they all ballpoints,or fountain pens?

I just think it would be cool to make something with materials ( except for the ca glue ) that were that old,and I know they would not look right on anything too modern looking.

I hope it does not sound like a dumb idea...

Thanks for any thoughts, I appreciate it!

Steve

 

[Dalecamino]

You would have to coat the stamp with something. If not CA then maybe, poly urethane. To cast in resin the wood would have to be thin enough to fit the parts. I don't see that happening.

Sorry, that's all I have. On my first cup of Jo:biggrin:

 

[OLDMAN5050]

I have some antique chestnut 150 years old... the American chestnut trees all died off in the early 1900's due to a fungus.. read this article:
The mighty American chestnut tree, poised for a comeback

 

[ossaguy]

I have some antique chestnut 150 years old... the American chestnut trees all died off in the early 1900's due to a fungus.. read this article:
The mighty American chestnut tree, poised for a comeback

Thanks for the read,it's really interesting.I never heard of that before.That's amazing that in 1950 there was only 50-100 trees left.

Thanks,
Steve

 

[bjbear76]

Even though the ballpoint pen was already in existence, I believe the majority were still using fountain pens. I remember my dad always used a fountain pen. The closest pen today in that 1950's style would be the sedona. Hope that helps.

 

[ossaguy]

Even though the ballpoint pen was already in existence, I believe the majority were still using fountain pens. I remember my dad always used a fountain pen. The closest pen today in that 1950's style would be the sedona. Hope that helps.

Thanks, I think I'll make one of those.It looks affordable,and I like the round ends on it,has a real classic look to it.

This would be my first fountain pen,and that's been on my list that I wanted to do.Wish me luck!

Thanks again,
Steve

 

[D.Oliver]

I have always thought the Executive pen kit had a 50's look to it. Executive Brushed Satin Twist Pen Kit at Penn State Industries

 

[Janster]

This is what I did w/my Special Delivery Stamps. Good luck and be well......Jan

 

[nava1uni]

I have worked with old chestnut, over 100 years old, and you will need to stabilize it since it is so dry. It will just turn to saw dust as you turn. Keep your tools razor sharp and take light cuts or it will disintegrate from too much pressure on the wood. It makes a nice looking pen. Take your time and don't try to rush it. Sand gently.