El Grande

[keithbyrd]

I haven't made an El Grande for some time so I thought I would do another Closed End Fountain Pen.
Blank is Steel Mist from Exotic Blanks

 

[liljohn1368]

Beautiful, just beautiful.

 

[mark james]

Sweet pen Keith! :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

 

[OZturner]

A Superb Pen, Keith.
Love the Closed End you have applied, and your profile is Outstanding, and your Blank Selection is Spot On.
Excellent Fit and Finish,
There is nothing Not to Like.
Congratulations

 

[Rick_G]

Looks good Keith. I bought a number of El Grande kits a few years ago when they were on sale dirt cheap. A little more work but they look much better as a closed end than built as the kit.

 

[keithbyrd]

Thanks for all the positive comments!

 

[ebrown7780]

What depth do you drill the 31/64" hole for the body?
Pen looks great!!!

 

[keithbyrd]

Drill just deep enough for the tube to fit. Then drill a 1/4" hole past that 1/2" deep for the rollerball spring.