R Ricks Member Joined Mar 11, 2008 Messages 39 Location CLINTON, OH., USA. Sep 21, 2008 #1 Ok I got stupid this weekend I had to try this. The nib is from a classic American Flattop FP(slightly modified). The rest came from leftover parts and a vision in my twisted mind.It is not perfect but tell me what you think. Attachments Hooded Nib 014 (512 x 384).jpg 54.3 KB · Views: 348 Hooded Nib 018 (512 x 384).jpg 49.8 KB · Views: 288 Hooded Nib 025 (512 x 384).jpg 56.8 KB · Views: 260
Ok I got stupid this weekend I had to try this. The nib is from a classic American Flattop FP(slightly modified). The rest came from leftover parts and a vision in my twisted mind.It is not perfect but tell me what you think.
bitshird Member Joined Aug 27, 2007 Messages 10,236 Location Adamsville, TN, USA. Sep 21, 2008 #2 Rick, I think it super, not a lot of folks doing hooded nibs, Great way to push forward. sweet pen
toolcrazy Member Joined Dec 23, 2006 Messages 5,408 Location Port Orchard, WA Sep 21, 2008 #3 Cool looking pen, nice work.
B727phixer Member Joined Jan 25, 2008 Messages 727 Location Phoenix, Arizona Sep 21, 2008 #4 I think its unusual and it looks cool!
desertyellow Member Joined Apr 28, 2008 Messages 1,260 Location Las Vegas, NV, USA. Sep 21, 2008 #5 I think you're on to something. Keep working on it. A little more refining and you will go from having something good to something great!
I think you're on to something. Keep working on it. A little more refining and you will go from having something good to something great!
R Ricks Member Joined Mar 11, 2008 Messages 39 Location CLINTON, OH., USA. Sep 22, 2008 #6 Thanks for the input. I am already working on plans for the next one.
DurocShark Member Joined Jul 26, 2008 Messages 3,622 Location Anaheim, CA Sep 23, 2008 #7 Neat idea. It's the first I've seen anything like it. Any chance we can get detail shots of the tip?
Ligget Member Joined Jan 13, 2005 Messages 13,474 Location Bonnybridge, Scotland. Sep 23, 2008 #8 Rick that isn`t being stupid it is being creative, fantastic work!
rherrell Member Joined Aug 22, 2006 Messages 6,432 Location Pilot Mountain, NC Sep 23, 2008 #9 That looks great, Rick!! I applaud your creativity and we all want to see more!
workinforwood Member Joined Mar 1, 2007 Messages 8,173 Location Eaton Rapids, Michigan, USA. Sep 23, 2008 #10 I feel weird saying this, but nice hood!