Seeing Double?

[bitshird]

May I present for your critique the first set of Pens I've done, first a Jr. Retro Fountain Pen accompanied by a Jr. Retro Rollerball both Rhodium and both done in home brew Black PR, wet sanded through 1000 and buffed with Chrome Oxide,
Comments welcome.

 

[NewLondon88]

Classic black . .understated yet elegant.

I'm not a retro fan, but I like these.

 

[rdunn12]

Cool I like them.Great work!!!!

 

[papaturner]

You get my vote.....excellent work.

 

[wolftat]

I think they came out great for your first pens. I'm just a bit confused about these being your first ones. Most people start with slimlines, you go right for the gold. Keep up the good work.

 

[bitshird]

Neil, Not my first pens, just the first set,

 

[toolcrazy]

You have a beautiful pair. Nice work.

 

[wolftat]

Neil, Not my first pens, just the first set,

I guess that makes a whole lot more sense now. I think I need to get some sleep.

 

[Blind_Squirrel]

Holy cr@p dude! Not one, but TWO perfect pens!!

 

[jttheclockman]

Beautiful and classy all the way. Hope that is not a crack at the top of the fountain pen. Perfect kits for them.

 

[td]

Awesome pair!!

 

[drayman]

nice pair ken, very nice.:beauty:

 

[bitshird]

Beautiful and classy all the way. Hope that is not a crack at the top of the fountain pen. Perfect kits for them.

John, No cracks, it's a Dog Hair, Jeez I didn't notice, it scared me till I looked at the pen.

 

[wolftat]

Neil, Not my first pens, just the first set,

After getting some sleep finally, it makes a lot more sense. I have to stop going without sleep for more than 2 days. You did a great job on the set. The black looks very deep.

 

[Ligget]

Fantastic pens!

 

[bitshird]

After getting some sleep finally, it makes a lot more sense. I have to stop going without sleep for more than 2 days. You did a great job on the set. The black looks very deep.

Neil, I powder coat the tubes and use black polyester resin dye about 3 or 4 drops per OZ, and clear epoxy to glue in the tubes.

 

[Blind_Squirrel]

Neil, I powder coat the tubes and use black polyester resin dye about 3 or 4 drops per OZ, and clear epoxy to glue in the tubes.

Ken,

I suggest next time try casting the PR directly to the tube.
- It's not hard to do.
- It eliminates glue and any air gap
- It saves resin and time

 

[fernhills]

Great job Ken, I think black is a good color for formal pens,

 

[ldb2000]

I don't know Ken , that don't look like dog hair to me . Maybe you should send them to me for a closer inspection , I'll return them .....eventually :biggrin:
Fantastic job , they are Stunning .

 

[workinforwood]

Very sleek, well done!

 

[VisExp]

I really like the Retro and think the deep black on this set is perfect. Very nice.

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

Ken, I have always said black is the best color for a classic pen and your retros in black prove it.