El Ebonite

[Jim in Oakville]

Hi All,

A first pen in ebonite for me, the material is from Pipe Makers Emporium.

I think I like it…..even though I am heavy on the collar fit…well it’s mine now!

The kit is the Gold Titanium El Toro, I think it goes well with the red ebonite.

Anyway, this could be the beginning of a new pen direction for me.[:I]

Thanks Brian for the tip on finishing, worked as I expected.

 

[bitshird]

Jim, what a cool looking pen, I've heard that Ebonite is a bear to finish, but it looks like you nailed it.

 

[karlkuehn]

Wow, that's nice! Very rich looking. I've never liked the shape of the El Toro, but now that I see it with the cap posted, the weird taper makes more sense. That's a sharp looking pen with the cap screwed on the back!

Nice work on the ebonite!

 

[Dalecamino]

Super work on a super pen ! Well done Jim ! [8D]

 

[Tanner]

I really like this pen! Excellent!!! Beautiful finish! I have not purchased any of these, you have now inspired me to do so.

 

[rjwolfe3]

That is a very nice pen.

 

[Ligget]

Awesome work Jim, I have still to try turning Ebonite, your pen makes me want to order some soon![]

 

[Dan_F]

That's a fine looking pen!

Dan

 

[Jim in Oakville]

Originally posted by bitshird

Jim, what a cool looking pen, I've heard that Ebonite is a bear to finish, but it looks like you nailed it.

I turned it with a skew, finished it the same as with my acrylics...final was Novus 2 scratch remover after MM 12,000....out side of the sulfur smell it was not too difficult

 

[sbell111]

I'm with Karl.

Normally, I don't care for that kit, but I LOVE that pen.

Great job!

 

[Buzz]

Those are beautiful looking pens, I really like them. Is the Toro the kit that recently gave someone problems fitting standard converters because of the shorter length of the main barrel?

 

[Mather323]

That is a very classy looking pen! Well Done![^]

 

[Jim in Oakville]

Originally posted by Buzz

Those are beautiful looking pens, I really like them. Is the Toro the kit that recently gave someone problems fitting standard converters because of the shorter length of the main barrel?

Thanks All,


Chris that was the Ligero

 

[Firefyter-emt]

I love the look too, I really want some of that material!

BTW, this pen is a "cartridge" fill only, but Lou's short converters will fit them and allow you to use bottled ink.

 

[constamj]

It looks like it has a very satin like feel. Is it softer to the touch than acrylic. Very nicely done.

 

[Jim in Oakville]

Originally posted by Firefyter-emt

I love the look too, I really want some of that material!

BTW, this pen is a "cartridge" fill only, but Lou's short converters will fit them and allow you to use bottled ink.

I sell all mine with Lou's short converters now, I use this one as my own user as such with Private Reserve Naples Blue

 

[MikePittman]

That is the junkiest, cheap pen I have ever seen. Ok, I'm jealous!!! I love it!!!! Great pics too.

 

[Glenn McCullough]

Handsome, very handsome! The smell makes me not turn ebonite unless it is ordered.