Another Bakelite Beauty

[timcbs]

Hey Guys and Gals,

Here is my latest project, it is a double closed end, hidden clip fountain Pen made from Red and Black Bakelite. I like making this style of Pen because most people don't know how you made it.

Let me know what Ya All think, I like hearing from all of you.

 

[Ligget]

That is a beauty Tim, excellent work on the closed ends and clip!!

 

[Jgrden]

I am in awe.

 

[Jim15]

Awesome pen. I've tried the hidden clip, mine don't come out so nice.

 

[avbill]

Looks like a cigar!

 

[timcbs]

That's why I used a Cigar Clip, Ha Ha Ha, it's not as hard as some think to do hidden clip....

 

[rjwolfe3]

That is beautiful!

 

[cnirenberg]

Tim,
The whole pen, closed ends and hidden clip came out great. never did anything with bakelite, how does it turn?

 

[mbroberg]

Fantastic piece of work. Great job on the shape and the clip!

 

[jasontg99]

Tim,

I think you need to stop making such great pens. I am starting to develop an inferiority complex. Seriously though, it is beautiful. I am scared/looking forward to receiving my bakelite. $28 a blank makes me a little nervous to turn it.

 

[timcbs]

Bakelite turns great, just make sure your tools are sharp, Bakelite is much harder than Acrylic and won't brake as easily and is much more forgiving....

 

[Texatdurango]

Nice, I like the color and shape. In both shots of the pen capped there seems to be a gap between the lower body and cap, does the cap not close all the way?

If you can, I'd like to see a shot of it fully closed since I'm beginning to like the flush fitting look rather than the cap over the body look.

 

[Oldwagon]

That is a nice pen.The co;or is great. Todd