Retro Rollerball Hybridz

qquake · May 14, 2021

My second Retro Rollerball pen from Rockler. The blank is a blue/mallee burl Hybridz blank, also from Rockler. This is my fifth or sixth Hybridz blank, and I wasn't disappointed. I really, really like the looks of this pen and blank combination. I dry sanded it up to 3000 grit, and used Pens Plus on it.

qquake · May 14, 2021

My first Retro Rollerball was Bethlehem olivewood. I can't decide which one I like better. I guess I'll have to keep both!

qquake · May 14, 2021

One odd thing about the Retro kit is the tube sizes. The lower tube is 27/64", which is unusual, but not a problem. But the upper tube is 1/2". I was hoping my 12.5mm drill bit and barrel trimmer would fit it, but to no avail. I had to chase the hole with a 1/2" bit. And the trimmer pilot was a little loose. I tried a wrap of electrical tape on the first one, and scotch tape on the second. They both turned into a gooey mess, but it worked out in the end. Why Rockler chose the unusual 1/2" size, I have no idea.

mark james · May 15, 2021

That's a beautiful pen Jim. Very well done with the tube issue.

CjG78 · May 15, 2021

Beautiful mate

Wmcullen · May 15, 2021

The colors are fantastic. Wonderful execution!

Lew · May 16, 2021

Beautiful pens and nice work

eteska · May 16, 2021

I have done a couple of these and really liked them. I agree that the tube size seemed a bit weird and caught me off guard. Yours are very nice!

Retro Rollerball Hybridz

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