Custom Design In Ghost Koi Alumilite

[Scriptorium Pens]

This commission was for a custom design based on another custom pen I made a while back. The material is Ghost Koi alumilite by Jonathon Brooks and features 2 sterling silver cap bands, a sterling silver Classic clip, and an 18k rhodium plated nib. I still need to make the custom pen rest to go with it. That'll be for tomorrow.

Large: 15mm/.59” cap to barrel threads

Nib: JoWo (Meisternib) #6

Filling system: Cartridge/Converter/Eyedropper

Dimensions:

Length capped: 147.5mm/5.8”

Length uncapped: 134mm/5.27”

Length posted: 174mm/6.8”

Cap length: 64mm/2.5”

Cap diameter: 18mm/.7”

Barrel diameter: 18mm/.7” - 13mm/.51”

Section diameter: 13.79mm/.54” at widest, 12.13mm/.47” at narrowest

[Ghost Plane]

Yum! That has to be my favorite material. How much fatter in the section will the rods & design let you go?

[Scriptorium Pens]

The largest pen I make right now, Oversize, can allow for a section width of around 15.7mm/.62" max. I can go larger if I get a larger tap and die, though. The rods that Jonathon Brooks makes are around 18.25 max once turned down. It's possible he could make wider blanks. I'll have to ask him!

[Green Ink]

Oh oh oh oh oh! Love the silver bands. That last close up photo really shows off the material.

[Ghost Plane]

Hmm. 15 might do it if...rather than have such a sharp edge down to the section, what might be possible? I know you're working to make it seamless to join with the cap without stress points and still keep the gorgeous pattern matching, but there has to be a way to smooth that edge.

[Scriptorium Pens]

I could always turn the step into an angle, smooth out that step. I do it often on some of my other pens that have steps. The pen wouldn't be flush barrel anymore, but it would eliminate the step. The cap could be angled down to minimize the difference between cap and barrel, but it couldn't get too thin or it would break easily.

[Brooks803]

Stunning! One of your best ever. Some of the best Ghost Koi to date!

[Ghost Plane]

I could always turn the step into an angle, smooth out that step. I do it often on some of my other pens that have steps. The pen wouldn't be flush barrel anymore, but it would eliminate the step. The cap could be angled down to minimize the difference between cap and barrel, but it couldn't get too thin or it would break easily.

Good to know. Thinking of a design to reward myself this coming year when I reach a goal. I like this design and material except the step and the diameter. I keep squirreling away ideas for the "perfect" pen.

[Scriptorium Pens]

Good to know. Thinking of a design to reward myself this coming year when I reach a goal. I like this design and material except the step and the diameter. I keep squirreling away ideas for the "perfect" pen.

 

Jonathon has said he can make blanks that are 22mm in diameter, so that expands your width options considerably.

[Ghost Plane]

Hmmmmmmmm