Materials for KIT-less pens

[avbill]

I had time to reread different websites [Brain Edison Pens & etc] for th perfect or better material to use in kit less pens:


Celluloid = A++
Ebonite = A+
Standard Acrylic = A
Cellulose Acetates = A


Is there any other materials that is solid material for KIT -less pen? And Why?


Thanks

 

[BSea]

Alumilite is a good material. It's easy to cut threads, and very durable. Plus there are several places to get it at a fairly low cost.

 

[bcul01]

I like the ebonite. Learned a lot about ebonite from watching YouTube videos of Japanese master pen makers. great stuff.

Bruce

 

[Bruce markwardt]

Alumilite has to be #1. It turns and threads easily. It's readily available and not crazy expensive.

Ebonite is a close second. Probably my favorite because of the softer feel of the rubber. The downside is that it smells. Some of it a lot worse than others.

 

[Dalecamino]

M3 lava. Nice stuff to work with. Also brass, aluminum etc.

 

[penmaker56]

FLEXIGRAN, more durable. Bexley Pens, Franklin-Christophe use it in their high end pens, with Conway-Stewart, Delta, and Stipula testing it for theirs.