Custom Ebonite With Ink Window

[manojd]

I was asked to make a pen in ebonite with the shape and dimensions of the MB 149, but without any of the gold rings. The pen was to be used as an eyedropper. Since I don't have the 149, I had to guess the dimensions and also go by what's posted on various websites.

 

The best part of this project was building the ink window. I could have simply added a clear acrylic band, but wanted to do more. I made my own stripped band with acrylic and ebonite. This is actually quite easy to do than I originally thought. I wish I could get more stripes in the window, much like the MB, but I ran out of material. You have to start with a much bigger diameter to get down to a usable size band.

 

Here are some picture:

 

1. Next to MB146

 

 

 

This is what the ink window bands look like. (BTW, these are unpolished)

 

 

Thank you.

 

[Cyber6]

Wow.. that looks quite impressive!!!!!!!!..... The best part, I would take ebonite a thousand times over "precious resin"...

 

 

 

C.

[sanyalsoumitra]

Very beautiful pen Manoj Sir. Also thanks for sharing the Ink window making method, cleared one mental block for me!

[Calamus plasticus]

Nice pen!

What kind of nib did you used?

[nappy155]

luv the shape....

[manojd]

Wow.. that looks quite impressive!!!!!!!!..... The best part, I would take ebonite a thousand times over "precious resin"...

 

 

 

C.

Thank you.

[manojd]

Very beautiful pen Manoj Sir. Also thanks for sharing the Ink window making method, cleared one mental block for me!

Thank you.

 

It's fun to make those ink windows.

[manojd]

Nice pen!

What kind of nib did you used?

Thank you.

 

The nib is Schmidt #6 broad stainless steel.

[manojd]

luv the shape....

Thank you.

[flummoxed]

Beautiful! Loved the ink window, and the minimalistic design looks gorgeous.

[hari317]

well done Manoj!

[visvamitra]

Nice one!

[manojd]

Beautiful! Loved the ink window, and the minimalistic design looks gorgeous.

Thank you.

[manojd]

well done Manoj!

Thank you Hari.

[manojd]

Nice one!

Thank you.

[Mesu]

Your execution of the ink window is very impressive. Thanks for sharing.

[flummoxed]

If you ever decide to put up videos of your pen making process, I'll definitely watch.

[manojd]

Your execution of the ink window is very impressive. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you

[manojd]

If you ever decide to put up videos of your pen making process, I'll definitely watch.

Thanks for those encouraging words. Only one video so far, but I need to do more.

[mhguda]

If you ever decide to put up videos of your pen making process, I'll definitely watch.

Me, too. I'd love to see you make this one, with the ink view window. Because I still have no idea how it's done.

And that is a beautiful pen - and next to it, the MB monster looks extra gaudy!

I much prefer an understated design...