Shriner Triton Rollerball

[elkhorn]

Finally got some shop time this afternoon and decided to make this Triton rollerball with a Shriner watch dial. Indiana_Parrothead cast the blank for me on a black carbon fiber tube. What's your opinion of the black carbon fiber as opposed to a glossy black tube? I've got 9 of these (different symbols and names) that I am thinking of doing. I think I will contact the local Shriner's temple (or possibly Shriner's International) to see if there is any interest before I do the rest of them.

C & C appreciated.

 

[mtassie]

I love it! Ive had requests for Shriners themes. Looks great!

 

[Bob Wemm]

Yeah, I like the Carbon Fibre look, just seems to add that "Something" to the pen.
Great job.

Bob.

 

[plano_harry]

Definitely like the fiber better. Black looks like plastic.

 

[jondavidj]

very nice pen!!

 

[Cwalker935]

Very classy, I like that a lot. I am not familiar with the triton pen. Is your finial custom?

 

[elkhorn]

Thanks for the kind comments, everyone.

Cody, the Triton kit is sold by Exotic Blanks. It's a less expensive alternative to the Jr. Statesman. You can also get it in a convertible model - both fountain pen and rollerball.

 

[Jim15]

Great looking pen. I like the fiber.

 

[mikespenturningz]

I have always liked these carbon fiber pens. With the added watch part it really makes this one stand out. Great Job...

 

[elkhorn]

Jim and Mike: thank you both. The more I look at it, the more I am liking the carbon fiber as well. I think the texture adds interest.

Thanks to everyone for sharing their thoughts!

Have a great day.

 

[turncrazy43]

Carbon fiber looks best. Some folks here have advised that painting the tubes black, affixing some items and then pouring PR into the mold has resulted in the paint separating from the tubes and showing thru when turned. Carbon fiber will not do that and fiber glass weaves of various colors can be found as well and are reasonably priced.
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[SteveG]

My vote is for fiber...just a much better look overall.

 

[elkhorn]

Wayne and Steve, thank you. Looks like the carbon fiber is the preferred style.

Take care,

John

 

[Marko50]

My vote goes for the carbon fiber too! By the way John, you have a beautiful web site. Nice work!

 

[elkhorn]

Thanks, Mark, I appreciate the kind remarks.

 

[Dalecamino]

A well made pen from an equally well made blank.

 

[MikeL]

I'm a big fan of carbon fiber as well. Looks good.

 

[elkhorn]

Mike and Chuck, thank you. This is the first carbon fiber blank I've tried and I think Indiana_Parrothead did a great job with the watch dial.