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The Magnificent Seven

Customized Literati

Materials: Amber Water, Ruby Water, Olive Water, Marsh Water, Emerald Water, Blue Topaz Water, Amethyst Water — acrylics from Bear Tooth Woods

This is a custom set of desk pens with their shape based on that of the Nakaya Desk Pen (extended section, curved step, barrel taper, etc.), all scaled to the longer dimensions of the Literati Desk Pen. The customer chose the materials to go with his seven favorite inks. He is also having a custom wood box made by Ray Jones to display them. The nibs are 18k. He has named this set The Magnificent Seven. Working on this project has been a true pleasure!

Small Fountain Pen (diameter at threads)

Nib: JoWo (Meisternib) #6
Filling system: Cartridge/Converter/Eyedropper

Dimensions:
Length capped: 206mm/8.11”
Length uncapped: 191mm/7.51”
Length posted: does not post
Cap length: 67mm/2.63”
Cap diameter: 15.34mm/.60”
Barrel diameter: 12.5mm/.49” at threads, 14.96mm/.58” at widest, 7mm/.27” at end
Section diameter: 11.62mm/.45” at widest, 10.39mm/.4” at narrowest

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Ah, I sense a customer after my own heart. I'd really like to know what those inks are!

 

I like the ruby water; I suspected it might be mostly opaque, like the amethyst, but it looks like it'll be transparent enough to see the ink!

 

Congrats on that set; it looks amazing!

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Ah, I sense a customer after my own heart. I'd really like to know what those inks are!

 

I like the ruby water; I suspected it might be mostly opaque, like the amethyst, but it looks like it'll be transparent enough to see the ink!

 

Congrats on that set; it looks amazing!

 

Thank you, Davros! The Ruby Water is very transparent, much more so than the amethyst. If you look at the last picture, you can clearly see the nib through the cap. He'll be able to see the ink in the barrel with all of them, even the Amethyst if held up to the light. :D

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Looking great.

Is there any chance you give some explanation on how you do the polishing on the inside?

I guess there must be some special tool to hold the sanding paper in place..

 

Cheers,

JP

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Those are beautiful!

 

 

This has to be one of the most spectacular orders I have seen. They look incredible together!

 

Ken

 

 

:notworthy1:

 

 

Great looking set. I am really liking these acrylics.

 

Thank you all!

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Wow! The master of transparent pen.

 

 

Looking great.

Is there any chance you give some explanation on how you do the polishing on the inside?

I guess there must be some special tool to hold the sanding paper in place..

 

Cheers,

JP

 

I used to use the end of a long drill bit with sandpaper wrapped around it, then I discovered split mandrels, which hold the paper much better, and can be chucked for use on the lathe. They come is all kinds of sizes. Saves lots of wear and tear on my elbow and shoulder!

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Wow, the results are amazing, but I don't know about the pleasure of making them! At least, the polishing part. :unsure: Great set of pens!

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Wow, the results are amazing, but I don't know about the pleasure of making them! At least, the polishing part. :unsure: Great set of pens!

 

 

Thanks, Chris! I've refined my internal (infernal?) polishing technique a lot since I first started. It just takes a lot of time. :)

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