Uk Supplier Of Ebonite For Newbie

[Mafia Geek]

Hi FPN Pen Makers,

 

This is my first post in the forum, been looking and considering getting into pen making for a while but I've never been in a position that I could. I recently moved to an area that I can get access to a lathe and workshop to do some pen making so I'm going to dive in I think.

 

This brings me to the topic. I'm looking to get some pen blanks to start working on and I'd like just plain black ebonite. Could someone point me in the direction of a good supplier in the UK for black ebonite blanks or rods? I'm not looking for a lot, but also don't want to pay a lot in case I'm quite bad at making pens and go through a lot.

 

I had a look at the pinned thread about supplies, but couldn't find any suppliers of just plain black ebonite, only swirl colours, which I must admit I'm not a HUGE fan of.

 

I have also had a look at http://sem-ebonite.com/ but can't see prices or anything anywhere so don't know what I'm dealing with from them.

 

Thanks for any guidance for a budding pen turner!

[watch_art]

email SEM, Meike is awesome and will email you a price and color list. Very helpful. No minimum orders either. I'm a very happy customer.

[stephanos]

I know it's been over a year since your original request, so you're probably sorted already. Still...

 

The Pendragons are based in Dorset and offer a range of ebonite pen-blanks, including solid black.

I am in no way affiliated with them, except through having previously bought some ink sacs and repair items from them, which was a happy experience.

 

I am now thinking of trying my hand at pen making, prompted by a beautiful vintage Onoto nib that needs a home. But I have no idea what it entails, so first stop: FPN (and yours was the first post in the search results).

[Tom_W]

if you pm me I will send you a bit - I am in the UK - if your still need sorted...

 

T

Edited September 6, 2014 by Tom_W

[Mafia Geek]

I know it's been over a year since your original request, so you're probably sorted already. Still...

 

The Pendragons are based in Dorset and offer a range of ebonite pen-blanks, including solid black.

I am in no way affiliated with them, except through having previously bought some ink sacs and repair items from them, which was a happy experience.

 

I am now thinking of trying my hand at pen making, prompted by a beautiful vintage Onoto nib that needs a home. But I have no idea what it entails, so first stop: FPN (and yours was the first post in the search results).

 

Thanks for that, I did see that (I check their site regularly for pens) and was very tempted. I haven't yet taken the plunge, largely because I don't have anywhere to do anything with it at the moment. If/When I get somewhere that I can start turning pens, then I'll get some, but until then I'm going to hold off on getting any ebonite.