Fountain Pen Kit suggestions

[Jmaxcy]

Hey all

Just had a request to make a fountain pen for someone. Have yet to make one but have been turning for a while. Any suggestions on kits? Looking to be somewhere between $15 and $25. Thanks!

 

[KMCloonan]

Hey all

Just had a request to make a fountain pen for someone. Have yet to make one but have been turning for a while. Any suggestions on kits? Looking to be somewhere between $15 and $25. Thanks!

I have had success with Baron and Churchill FP kits from Berea Hardwoods. You can also pick them up at Exotic Blanks. The kits are available in almost any plating (gold, chrome, etc.)

 

[magpens]

A kit that I like is the Vertex Supreme from PSI.

 

[RKB]

I like the Triton for a good all round kit.

 

[qquake]

I like the Arete from Woodcraft. It's unusual in that it has a "hooded" tip. I don't know if you can change the nibs or not. It's only available in chrome. But it's a great looking pen. And it has a crystal in the clip.

WoodRiver - Arete Fountain Pen Kit Chrome

Arete (ahr-i-tey) is a term meaning “virtue” or “excellence,” which is the perfect name for this kit that will certainly become one of your favorite kits to create, use, or gift to someone special.

www.woodcraft.com

 

[qquake]

I also like the PSI Classic Elite. Rockler sells them, too.

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[Jans husband]

Suggest that you look at the Leveche from Beaufort Inks.
It was the pen of choice made for the recent G7 conference delegates earlier in the year in the UK

Mike

 

[PatrickR]

I second Beaufort (no better kits made), although I prefer the Mistral.