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Here is my first prototype of a batch of pens which will be made from epoxy resin.

 

It is kitless, because it does not use any commercial kit. And, it is a kit pen, because I have developed my own kit now with brass pipes, threading rings/inserts and the cap band.

 

The brass pipes will give the needed weight and strength to the epoxy blank. Threading ring and insert is made from aluminium and plated with nickel-chrome. The clip band is custom made using 925 Sterling Silver.

 

I have not applied any CA glue to the finish. This gives a satin finish as opposed to being glossy.

 

Thanks for looking and please send me your feedback.

 

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5489/9480840396_4ddb86ec1b.jpg

 

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7444/9480838862_4745d4d295.jpg

 

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Perhaps a metal grip section with a rhodium plated nib might look better.

 

However that aside it looks really nice

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That is a beautiful pen! The color is just great the blend of contrasting colors.

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That is seriously VERY nice. Great work.

Thank you Shawn.

 

Perhaps a metal grip section with a rhodium plated nib might look better.

 

However that aside it looks really nice

Thanks for the suggestion. Metal section is not my personal favorite. But for the consistency in looks I may have to explore it.

 

That is a beautiful pen! The color is just great the blend of contrasting colors.

Thank you. I was quite pleased with the blank and I may call it "The Earth" pen because it resembles land and sea.

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Lovely!! The Earth is a very suitable name. :) The cap band is stunning - a very calssy touch. I'd echo the suggestion to have a nib plated in white metal to bring it all together. Awesome work!

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I particularly like the center band and would be glad to know how it was engraved. Good work!

Doug

The center band is custom made by a silver smith. I believe it is made using a mold, but not sure about the exact process. What I gathered from the discussion with them is that the design is engraved onto a metal strip and then cut to size to form each ring. They have done a good job with the ID spec I gave them.

 

Lovely!! The Earth is a very suitable name. :) The cap band is stunning - a very calssy touch. I'd echo the suggestion to have a nib plated in white metal to bring it all together. Awesome work!

Thank you.

 

Nice pen. The cap band really pulls it together. Good job.

Yes indeed. Thank you.

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Fabulous -- love the workmanship, the blank and cap ring.

 

I think there's a slight mismatch between the clip -- which seems minimalist -- and the cap ring. Would it be possible to get one of the design elements from the cap ring embossed into the clip, just to emphasize that "these belong together"?

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Fabulous -- love the workmanship, the blank and cap ring.

 

I think there's a slight mismatch between the clip -- which seems minimalist -- and the cap ring. Would it be possible to get one of the design elements from the cap ring embossed into the clip, just to emphasize that "these belong together"?

That's a good observation. In fact the clip is Stainless Steel chrome plated. If I get the clip made in sterling silver, it will come together. Thank you.

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Perhaps a metal grip section with a rhodium plated nib might look better.

 

However that aside it looks really nice

 

Oh definitely not. I really hate metal sections with a passion..... ;) Looks fine as it is to me (although I'd probably lose the clip completely - but then I love clipless pens....) :)

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