Vintage Bakelite Emperor

[elkhorn]

Awhile back, I obtained some vintage bakelite from an IAP member. Believe it or not, I didn't touch if for about 3 years

After making a few elegant Emperor kits, I decided to mate this blank with the Emperor. I think the gold in the Emperor nicely sets off the cream colors in the blank. With the two different tips, it can be used as either a rollerball or fountain pen.

C & C welcome.

 

[qquake]

Wow, that blank is gorgeous!

 

[OZturner]

Fantastic Emperor, John.
Love the White Bakelite Blank, Expertly Fitted and Finished.
Glorious Photograph, the Black make the Emperor Shine.
Congratulations,
Brian.

 

[Jim15]

That's a beauty.

 

[Cwalker935]

Fantastic!

 

[mark james]

What a great color combination! I also love the pictures. Well done.

 

[SteveG]

That is a very elegant look...nice turning and finish, with an excellent choice of hardware.

Was this color achieved by painting the hole and/or tube? I have some octagon (or hex,cannot remember) shape bakelite rod that is white/cream swirl (with a light surface yellowing patina that is immediately removed as you start turning). This came from Roy, and am wondering if that is the same bakelite?

 

[elkhorn]

Jim, thank you. It was a great blank - I'm just sorry I had only one.

Brian, thank you, my friend! It's good to see you back here on IAP.

Jim & Cody, I appreciate it!

Mark, thanks for the compliments on the pen and the photos.

Steve, the color is the actual color of the blank. I didn't even think of painting the tube (I probably should have). I was afraid of losing some of the swirl, but fortunately it was still there after turning.

 

[jeff]

Looks great on the front page :biggrin:

 

[mark james]

Congrats John! Beautiful pen.

 

[elkhorn]

Wow, thank you Jeff! I'm honored.

 

[elkhorn]

Mark, thank you again.

 

[beck3906]

Great looking pen.

Anyone know where I can get this blank material. Have a special gift I would like to give someone and this would be great .