Blue and silver

[jalbert]

Kicking around in the shop this week, I finished this pen up. I had this really nice blue/gray/black Chunk acrylic laying around for a while, so I figured I'd use it for something. Mid -size fountain pen (12.5mm diameter barrel), with argentium bands. I fabricated a roller clip from argentium as well. It uses a #6 jowo nib and is converter fed.

 

[bsshog40]

Very nice!

 

[Woodchipper]

Outstanding. Do the forum members find much of a demand for FPs? What is the typical market/customer? FWIW, I live in SE TN, north of Chattanooga. Not sure of the potential market.

 

[jalbert]

Outstanding. Do the forum members find much of a demand for FPs? What is the typical market/customer? FWIW, I live in SE TN, north of Chattanooga. Not sure of the potential market.

As far as custom (kitless, bespoke, whatever you want to call them) pens go, fountain pens are exclusively what's in demand from my experience. In my 5 years doing customs, I've only ever sold 2 rollerball pens. The people willing to spend the $$$ are by and large, fountain pen aficionados. The majority of my sales are online.

 

[magpens]

Fantastic work, John !! . Your roller clip is particularly fascinating !! . I also appreciate your comments in the post directly above ... thanks.

 

[Woodchipper]

Yes, fantastic and thanks for the reply.

 

[TG Design]

I really like the roller clip, how did you integrate the "disk" into it? I really like the design/shape and color of the pen. Awesome work!


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[Mintman]

John, As always this is a fantastic pen with outstanding craftsmanship! I really like the silver bands and clip!


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[jalbert]

I really like the roller clip, how did you integrate the "disk" into it? I really like the design/shape and color of the pen. Awesome work!


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It rotates on a cross pin

 

[NT_2112]

That looks amazing. Well done.

 

[FGarbrecht]

Fantastic work! Love that roller clip and the silver work. I may have to beg you to let me apprentice in your shop. I've got a tub of Argentium, jewelers saws, torches, etc., but have been afraid to get started learning how to work this stuff.

 

[jalbert]

Fantastic work! Love that roller clip and the silver work. I may have to beg you to let me apprentice in your shop. I've got a tub of Argentium, jewelers saws, torches, etc., but have been afraid to get started learning how to work this stuff.

I've not found it to be much more difficult than sterling to work with. Quenching can cause it to crack, which I found out the hard way

 

[TonyL]

Beyond outstanding and original.

 

[jalbert]

Beyond outstanding and original.

Thank you Tony