Some pens from today

[Chrome]

Hi All,

Go easy as I've only been making pens for just over a month, and still only turned out 30 so far. :biggrin:

First up is a slimline made from my own clear resin casting (the second ever clear casting I've made). I just noticed in the photo there's a bit of plastic still stuck to the ball of the clip... :redface: It's been removed from the pen now... Doh!

Second is a Gatsby in Chrome/Gunmetal with my own black acrylic casting which has a single white/cream streak; my first ever Gatsby. Third is an Americana Chrome Fountain Pen from a purchased blank.

Comments appreciated... I want to learn.

Cheers, Chrome

 

[louisbry]

Good looking pens. You are doing good and can only get better.

 

[mrcook4570]

Those look really nice!

 

[bobjackson]

Great looking pens. Nice job.

 

[turbowagon]

Those turned out well!

 

[toyotaman]

Awesomely looking pens.

 

[azamiryou]

I've only been making pens for just over a month, and still only turned out 30 so far. :biggrin:

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Comments appreciated... I want to learn.

Looking great so far!

My only suggestion is to avoid the "wasp-waist" slimline. Either turn it slim (it is a "slimline", after all), or discard the kit center band and make it as thick as you want (and whatever shape you want - a thicker upper barrel (similar to the European/Designer) is a popular option. You can make your own center band from contrasting material, or even do away with the center band entirely.