stoneman
Member
Hi all. I've learned a great deal from IAP members in the last year and a half and think I am ready to try a higher end kit. I am looking for advice regarding what kit and perhaps whether a rollerball or fountain pen might be a better choice. Here are my initial thoughts.
1. I plan to use a piece of pretty solid moose antler. The piece was broken from an antler, presumably in battle during the mating season, hence has a sort of mystique attached to it and should be relatively uncommon.
2. I'm looking for a fairly classy pen kit to do it justice, and also one with good asthetics relating to the match with antler (this particular antler piece should be fairly ivory-like as it is broken from a solid looking broken tine).
3. I am also looking for a very good quality pen with smooth threads and good wear characteristics.
4. Finally, I have yet to make a fountain pen, but it seems they are the higher appeal style. In general, are they fairly reliable? And do they require a lot of cleaning/care to use on a regular basis?
5. I am open to all comments/suggestions and have been looking at CSUSA Statesman, Emperor & Imperial, PSI Majestic & Noveau Septre, and Berea Cambridge pens.
Okay experts - lay it on me
1. I plan to use a piece of pretty solid moose antler. The piece was broken from an antler, presumably in battle during the mating season, hence has a sort of mystique attached to it and should be relatively uncommon.
2. I'm looking for a fairly classy pen kit to do it justice, and also one with good asthetics relating to the match with antler (this particular antler piece should be fairly ivory-like as it is broken from a solid looking broken tine).
3. I am also looking for a very good quality pen with smooth threads and good wear characteristics.
4. Finally, I have yet to make a fountain pen, but it seems they are the higher appeal style. In general, are they fairly reliable? And do they require a lot of cleaning/care to use on a regular basis?
5. I am open to all comments/suggestions and have been looking at CSUSA Statesman, Emperor & Imperial, PSI Majestic & Noveau Septre, and Berea Cambridge pens.
Okay experts - lay it on me