Black and Red Sloth

[Chriscb]

Afternoon all, During the last lockdown here in the UK I've taken up the Kitless pen challenge. Little afraid of showing the pen here, given all of the stunning creations gracing these pages, but hey, it's a learning process that (after a few disasters) I'm finally becoming more confident in.

Herewith find my Sloth pen - turned from Black and Red swirly ebonite, with an ebonite section and a black Bock #6 (F) nib. Oh - and a Sloth rollstop in the cap. Capped 137.2 mm, uncapped 129.3 mm, section 26.43. Barrell diameter 15.42 mm taper to 13.08 mm at the cap.

Be honest with any critiques you give, as that's the only way to improve.

Thanks.

Chriscb

 

[Humongous]

Now that is really cool! I love it.

 

[magpens]

Very admirable job on that pen !!!!!

I like the overall styling !!!

I especially like the continuous diameter .... body, cap the same where they come together !!!!

Where did you buy that Ebonite, please ? . . I really like it and would like to get some.

 

[Jim15]

Great work.

 

[RobS]

That is a unique roll stop. cute and cool!

 

[Aces-High]

Really nice! Would love more info on how you made and attached the sloth please.

 

[Chriscb]

Now that is really cool! I love it.

Thanks.

 

[Chriscb]

Very admirable job on that pen !!!!!

I like the overall styling !!!

I especially like the continuous diameter .... body, cap the same where they come together !!!!

Where did you buy that Ebonite, please ? . . I really like it and would like to get some.

Thanks. I'm still working on the shape and dimensions. Doesn't quite sing to me yet. Feel like the cap ought to be just a little shorter. The ebonite was sourced from https://www2.theturnersworkshop.co.uk/shop/pen-blanks/ebonite-hard-rubber.html

Chriscb

 

[Chriscb]

Great work.

Thanks

 

[Chriscb]

That is a unique roll stop. cute and cool!

Thanks

 

[magpens]

Thanks. I'm still working on the shape and dimensions. Doesn't quite sing to me yet. Feel like the cap ought to be just a little shorter. The ebonite was sourced from https://www2.theturnersworkshop.co.uk/shop/pen-blanks/ebonite-hard-rubber.html

Chriscb

Thank you for this info, Chris !

 

[Chriscb]

Really nice! Would love more info on how you made and attached the sloth please.

Thanks - as for the sloth...... bit of lateral thinking here. It's one of a pair of stud earrings .

 

[Aces-High]

Thanks - as for the sloth...... bit of lateral thinking here. It's one of a pair of stud earrings .

Cool. Did you use the post to attach it to the pen?

 

[eteska]

Gorgeous! Love the roll stop. Do you know what the material the ear ring is made from? Just wondering if it could be bent to match the contour of the cap.


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[TDahl]

Very nice.

 

[Chriscb]

Gorgeous! Love the roll stop. Do you know what the material the ear ring is made from? Just wondering if it could be bent to match the contour of the cap.


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Thanks. The material is silver, plated with rhodium. Interesting thought about the contour of the roll stop. Not sure if doing that would reduce the effectiveness.

 

[Angelo49]

That's a beauty!
Love the roll stop.