Sailor King of Pens Clone

[Robert111]

This was a prototype for a pen I did in Cumberland for a customer. He wanted a pen that matched the dimensions of the Sailor King of Pens. I chose cracked ice acrylic for this prototype.

The dimensions:

• Length capped - 6"
• Length uncapped -5 1/8"
• Length posted - 6 1/2"
• Barrel diameter - 9/16"
• Cap diameter - 5/8"
• Weight - 27 grams

The most difficult part was the cap/finial/clip joint. On the Sailor, that joint is at a point where the diameter is just 10 mm.

The polished nib is a #6 Bock.

Thread
section/barrel - M10 x 1
barrel/cap M14 x .8
cap/finial 1/4 x 32

 

[mrburls]

Awesome work Robert. I really like the looks of this pen. Looks like the polished Bock nibs are the way to go, just completes the pen.

Keith "mrburls"

 

[bitshird]

This is a seriously beautiful writing instrument.

 

[Wright]

Beautiful work!

 

[Dalecamino]

Very nice Robert.

 

[glycerine]

Wow, that's drop dead gorgeous!

 

[peterborough66]

Absolutely stunning

 

[Ruby pen turning]

That is a beauty. Probably the nicest kitless I have seen so far. Love the choice of blank, with the color changing ice chunks and all the chrome gives a sleek look.

 

[Brooks803]

Copycat! :tongue:

I love it! I'm really glad you posted this when you did. I'd been so curious what the one I did might look like with that nib as well as with a matching section.

Any chance of seeing a pic of the original pen you've designed this after?

 

[johncrane]

Great looking pen Robert! go close to one of the best i've seen for some time,

 

[robutacion]

This was a prototype for a pen I did in Cumberland for a customer. He wanted a pen that matched the dimensions of the Sailor King of Pens. I chose cracked ice acrylic for this prototype.

The dimensions:

• Length capped - 6"
• Length uncapped -5 1/8"
• Length posted - 6 1/2"
• Barrel diameter - 9/16"
• Cap diameter - 5/8"
• Weight - 27 grams

The most difficult part was the cap/finial/clip joint. On the Sailor, that joint is at a point where the diameter is just 10 mm.

The polished nib is a #6 Bock.

Thread
section/barrel - M10 x 1
barrel/cap M14 x .8
cap/finial 1/4 x 32

Great pen, mate...!

Is this the same type blank as I seen yesterday, (I think) from someone else here...???

The other one looked more "pearly" but, they both look stunning and I just can't remember if these are some of the Italian blanks that are now available or, something else...???

Cheers
George

 

[Twissy]

Beautifully done Robert! The finish is superb,
The cracked ice seems to be the flavour of the month. I feel a bit left out cos I haven't got any!:wink:

 

[cnirenberg]

Robert,
Another terrific looking pen. I love the Cracked Ice look, and the Sailor-style brings back some memories....

 

[wizard]

Robert, Congratulations, you NAILED that one...beautiful...I have a Sailor Black Ebonite King of Pens and tried to make one that resembles it..but you really nailed it with the finial, clip, contour, proportions etc!! You are a superb pen maker!! Now I've got to try and catch up with you. Regards, Doc

 

[Robert111]

Thanks to all who commented. Really appreciate your support!

Copycat! :tongue:

I love it! I'm really glad you posted this when you did. I'd been so curious what the one I did might look like with that nib as well as with a matching section.

Any chance of seeing a pic of the original pen you've designed this after?

Yep, see attached photo at bottom. I chuckled when I saw your cracked ice posting--bet we got them from the same nice people at Exotic Blanks. Thanks, Jonathan!

This was a prototype for a pen I did in Cumberland for a customer. He wanted a pen that matched the dimensions of the Sailor King of Pens. I chose cracked ice acrylic for this prototype.

The dimensions:

• Length capped - 6"
• Length uncapped -5 1/8"
• Length posted - 6 1/2"
• Barrel diameter - 9/16"
• Cap diameter - 5/8"
• Weight - 27 grams

The most difficult part was the cap/finial/clip joint. On the Sailor, that joint is at a point where the diameter is just 10 mm.

The polished nib is a #6 Bock.

Thread
section/barrel - M10 x 1
barrel/cap M14 x .8
cap/finial 1/4 x 32

Great pen, mate...!

Is this the same type blank as I seen yesterday, (I think) from someone else here...???

The other one looked more "pearly" but, they both look stunning and I just can't remember if these are some of the Italian blanks that are now available or, something else...???

Cheers
George

Thanks, George! Yes, Jonathan's (Brooks803) stunning pen was cracked ice too. I believe it is Italian, as you thought.

Robert, Congratulations, you NAILED that one...beautiful...I have a Sailor Black Ebonite King of Pens and tried to make one that resembles it..but you really nailed it with the finial, clip, contour, proportions etc!! You are a superb pen maker!! Now I've got to try and catch up with you. Regards, Doc

Thanks very much, Doc! And if you think YOU have to catch up with ANYONE, you've too many birthdays! :biggrin:

 

[mikespenturningz]

Very nice pen.

 

[PR_Princess]

Simply stunning Robert!!

 

[Brooks803]

Thanks to all who commented. Really appreciate your support!

Copycat! :tongue:

I love it! I'm really glad you posted this when you did. I'd been so curious what the one I did might look like with that nib as well as with a matching section.

Any chance of seeing a pic of the original pen you've designed this after?

Yep, see attached photo at bottom. I chuckled when I saw your cracked ice posting--bet we got them from the same nice people at Exotic Blanks. Thanks, Jonathan!

Thanks for the pic Robert. Now that I see the original I can definitely say you nailed it! Had I known you were about to post this I probably would have waited to post mine...yours is so much nicer!

 

[GaryMGg]

Gorgeous pen Robert. Looks nicer than the original imho.

 

[Tom T]

Very nice. The threads are so smooth. Tops all the way around.

 

[tkbarron]

Oh that is hideous. Please let me take it off your hands and dispose of it!

Seriously, great work Robert.

Tom