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Hey everyone. I'm new to here but have been making pens for several years. I noticed there are a lot more custom fountain pen makers here than at he penturning forum... so here I am. I would love opinions on this pen. The specs are as follows

 

Material- Union Jack Lava Explosion

Length - 6 1/4 inches capped

5 5/8 inches just the body

7 1/2 inches posted

Width around 13mm for the body and 17mm for the cap

The pen has a medium point #6 Bock nib.

 

I'd love to hear opinions both good and bad. Thanks for looking.

Jeff.

 

Come see some of my handmade pens!!!

www.jandjwooddesigns.net

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Glad you are posting here on FPN! Very nice looking pen, love the coloration!

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Jeff, great pen!

 

There's so much going on in this material, I'd think about making finials (and possibly section) from a solid colour chosen from those in the mix -- just to keep it from escaping, if you know what I mean :D

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I agree with notes from others- silver nib and some solid sections of color would help the explosions of red-white-blue "pop" even more.

 

That said- I love it as it is, too! :)

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I was the purchaser of this pen and it arrived with me today. I have indicated to Jeff that I will write a review in due course after I've 'roadtested' it. What I woujd say immediately though is:-

 

  • This is a good large pen - which suits me fine.
  • I don't agree about the nib - it looks splendid (although I would prefer a broad)
  • I don't believe it needs any solid colour section or finials. In the flesh, the whole pen gels perfectly, from end to end.

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http://www.aysedasi.co.uk

 

 

 

 

She turned me into a newt.......

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