darrin1200
Member
Congratulations to all the entrants. It was a great demonstration of taking kits to the next level.
The winners will be contacted concerning delivery of prizes.
In 3rd place
Pen #6
Username: SteveJ
Base Kit Used: Olmsted
Parts Removed: I removed the two black rings, one at the nib and on at the center band. I also replaced the finial.
Description: This is an Olmsted kit with the black rings and finial replaced with some of the blank material. The alumalite blank was made by someone here and given to me a few years ago so I don't remember who made it. The pieces I replaced are on the bottom of the pen stand in the pictures.
In 2nd place
Pen #2
Username: Turning Tides Pens
Base Kit Used: Vertex Fountain Pen (Brushed Satin)
Parts Removed: End cap, clip.
Description: I was taught the art of pen turning 5 years ago by my mentor Bill Bettag. He showed me one of his realistic cigar pens and directed me to his instructions on IAP. After his passing in 2018, I am happy to premiere my version of the realistic cigar pen in tribute to his legacy. I used Thuya for the body, and Buckeye for the ash. I drilled the blank to fit the pen hardware. I used a Dremel and a wood burner to achieve the realistic ash look. I used an authentic cigar label adhered to the pen.
In 1st place
Pen #1
Username: Fred Bruche
Base Kit Used: El Toro
Parts Removed: Cap finial, body finial, clip
Description: Started with one of the shortest fountain pen kit available, El Toro, and turned it into an "unpocketable" desk pen that can use standard ink converters.
The wood for the pen body and the base is African bog birch, the other pieces are made from snakewood. Glues involved in this project were epoxy and CA.
It might not be "purse size" anymore but the pen balances nicely in hand (in mine at least).
The winners will be contacted concerning delivery of prizes.
In 3rd place
Pen #6
Username: SteveJ
Base Kit Used: Olmsted
Parts Removed: I removed the two black rings, one at the nib and on at the center band. I also replaced the finial.
Description: This is an Olmsted kit with the black rings and finial replaced with some of the blank material. The alumalite blank was made by someone here and given to me a few years ago so I don't remember who made it. The pieces I replaced are on the bottom of the pen stand in the pictures.
In 2nd place
Pen #2
Username: Turning Tides Pens
Base Kit Used: Vertex Fountain Pen (Brushed Satin)
Parts Removed: End cap, clip.
Description: I was taught the art of pen turning 5 years ago by my mentor Bill Bettag. He showed me one of his realistic cigar pens and directed me to his instructions on IAP. After his passing in 2018, I am happy to premiere my version of the realistic cigar pen in tribute to his legacy. I used Thuya for the body, and Buckeye for the ash. I drilled the blank to fit the pen hardware. I used a Dremel and a wood burner to achieve the realistic ash look. I used an authentic cigar label adhered to the pen.
In 1st place
Pen #1
Username: Fred Bruche
Base Kit Used: El Toro
Parts Removed: Cap finial, body finial, clip
Description: Started with one of the shortest fountain pen kit available, El Toro, and turned it into an "unpocketable" desk pen that can use standard ink converters.
The wood for the pen body and the base is African bog birch, the other pieces are made from snakewood. Glues involved in this project were epoxy and CA.
It might not be "purse size" anymore but the pen balances nicely in hand (in mine at least).
... I ran into technical difficulties and I couldn't finish my entry on time 
But I really love your ensemble.
