Slimline Bethlehem Olivewood with Ebonite Finial

[NGLJ]

Bethlehem Olivewood is one of my favorites. Also, I like "slim' pens which work well for my small hands (barrel is 11 MM). However, slim might mean that you can only use an ink cartridge for a fountain pen, and not a converter. I have been trying to use a clip of late. I like it when using wood. At first I tried to make a wood finial, but unless you can match the grain it can look out of place. So I switched to an Ebonite finial, which I think works well in this case. The section + nib is from William-Wood Write. Despite the low cost it writes quite well, and has a fine tip. I am seriously thinking of keeping this for myself as an everyday fountain pen.

 

[BULLWINKLE]

Very nice job ! Not sure what ebonite is but it looks great.

 

[NGLJ]

Ebonite is vulcanized (ie with Sulphur) natural rubber. The name derives from using it as a substitute for the wood Ebony. Bowling balls are made from Ebonite. It turns and drills well, and can be easily polished to a high gloss. Mind you have to put up with the smell of "burning" rubber when you cut or turn it!