Custom Fp From My Demonstration

[Brooks803]

This past weekend I did a demonstration for a group of pen makers in Atlanta. They wanted to learn more on how to make a FP from scratch. There was a great turnout and hopefully they left inspired to give this a try themselves. The pen came out very nice so I wanted to share it here. The material is of my own design and is VERY bright! Originally I had made the front section out of the same material, but once it was all done I wasn't to sure about it. I thought the pen needed a break in the color so I made a new section in solid black to add that contrast. It would be very difficult to lose this pen!

 

 

Here are the specs:

 

Dimensions:

 

Capped - 6"

Body + Nib - 5 3/8"

Cap - 2 1/2"

 

Weight:

 

20g without ink

 

Nib & Ink:

 

#6 Jowo. Two tone steel. 1.5mm

Cartridge/Converter

 

 

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/Brooks803/DSC04786604x700_zps05c1b737.jpg

 

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/Brooks803/DSC04787581x700_zps98c113c4.jpg

 

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/Brooks803/DSC04788520x700_zps6514291f.jpg

 

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/Brooks803/DSC04792700x335_zpsc11edff6.jpg

 

 

And here it is with the original front section. I just thought it was a bit to much and needed a break:

 

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/Brooks803/DSC04794616x700_zpsb9489c48.jpg

 

Thanks for looking!

[rockinghorsedreams]

That is beautiful!

 

When doing something like this do you buy a new nib and feed (If so from where?) or do you scavenge from a pen you own already?

 

I've looked into turning fountain pens, but I can't seem to find where people are getting the nibs and feeds, and most of the kits I've found are either ballpoint (in B&M stores) or leave too many questions for me to buy with confidence online.

[TheModernGent]

Good call on the black section, I also like how it is much smaller and contoured.

 

Lovely pen

[avlisyar]

Love the colors! And I agree, the Black Section was the right choice.

[Brooks803]

That is beautiful!

 

When doing something like this do you buy a new nib and feed (If so from where?) or do you scavenge from a pen you own already?

 

I've looked into turning fountain pens, but I can't seem to find where people are getting the nibs and feeds, and most of the kits I've found are either ballpoint (in B&M stores) or leave too many questions for me to buy with confidence online.

 

Thanks! I buy my nibs/feeds from Meisternibs.com. Brian Grey of Edison Pen Company owns/runs it. When I'm making a pen that's not specifically for a customer I have a small bin of nibs I use for measurements, photos, etc. I quickly learned that FP collectors/users have specific tastes so when it comes to commissioned pens I order the exact nib they want instead of spending $100's or more on stocking all the various nibs for inventory. Plus since I mainly use Jowo nibs everything is interchangeable.

[Bruce Markwardt]

Another vote in favor of the black section!

[Michael Leaker]

That is a beautiful pen.

 

You mentioned that you were giving a course on making fountain pens from scratch. Is there a listing somewhere of courses that are offered?

[Scriptorium Pens]

You've mixed some really rich, vibrant colors for this. It's gorgeous. The black section gives it a really sporty accent.

 

Kudos for giving demonstrations. You packed up your lathe and tools and drove all the way to Atlanta?

[Brooks803]

That is a beautiful pen.

 

You mentioned that you were giving a course on making fountain pens from scratch. Is there a listing somewhere of courses that are offered?

 

Thanks! There's not really a listing, but depending on your location I might be able to help you find someone or somewhere that could do a demonstration. May I ask where you're located?

[Brooks803]

You've mixed some really rich, vibrant colors for this. It's gorgeous. The black section gives it a really sporty accent.

 

Kudos for giving demonstrations. You packed up your lathe and tools and drove all the way to Atlanta?

 

Thank you Renee! I packed up everything but the lathe and drove out. It's only a 2.5hr drive. Since the demo was held at a Woodcraft they had a lathe I could use. Although in the end I wish I had my own lathe bc I didn't care for the one I had to use (Jet).

 

I've driven all the way up to VA to give a demo before Heck, I have a small group driving to my house from NC tomorrow to get a private lesson.

[twissy]

Love the colours, and the pen! Definitely the black section......it looks like it's bleeding ink back into the body in the upright pictures!

[Michael Leaker]

 

Thanks! I buy my nibs/feeds from Meisternibs.com. Brian Grey of Edison Pen Company owns/runs it. When I'm making a pen that's not specifically for a customer I have a small bin of nibs I use for measurements, photos, etc. I quickly learned that FP collectors/users have specific tastes so when it comes to commissioned pens I order the exact nib they want instead of spending $100's or more on stocking all the various nibs for inventory. Plus since I mainly use Jowo nibs everything is interchangeable.

 

 

Thanks! There's not really a listing, but depending on your location I might be able to help you find someone or somewhere that could do a demonstration. May I ask where you're located?

I'm located near Toronto, Ontario (Canada)

[jebib]

the colors remind me of an old Conklin.

[fountainbel]

Nice pen , congratulations !

This could be the official pen for the Belgian "Red devils" soccer team, bearing the colors of our national flag !

Hope fully our red devils will win next week against the US national team, will be a though match !

Francis

[basterma]

Hold onto it till the end of the World Cup. If Germany wins, you can sell it as a limited edition

[Aysedasi]

Love those colours!

[mitto]

Love those colours!

 

And the craftsmanship.

[ChrisN]

Wow, a very gaudy pen! I like the black section better, also.

[Brooks803]

Thanks everyone for the kind words! This pen is in it's new home over in the UK. He loved just how "Loud" this was and had to have it.