materials

Hey,fellow turners & craftspersons, I'm looking for creative input. I've been asked to craft a fountain pen as a gift for a husband who is a "writing instrument enthusiast" and owns several high-end Mont Blanc & Omas pens... His passionate areas of interests are National Parks, Photography...

I recently purchased a MicroMark 7 X 16, wanting to expand my penturning into penmaking. When I look over at my collection of pen blanks I see well over 1000 blanks, many very select pieces. Then I look at my metal stock...there is NOTHING! I am seeking suggestions (somewhat specific as to metal...

Just arrived 3 pieces of Mazzuchelli Italian Cebloplast acetate blanks. 5/8" diameter, 14" long. Not sure which pen(s) I will use them for, but they will have to be something special. This material is no longer produced, and not the easiest stuff to find.

I've always been wanting to try new types of pen blanks but I wasn't sure how they would turn out. Has anyone used: deer/buffalo horn, corncobs, shredded money, coffee beans, computer chips? If so, what have you thought of the material?