3-D Printing Of Classic Pens

[ximhot]

Just a thought: when 3-D printing becomes cheap enough, won't we be able to print the discontinued beauties at home?

[Duke of Buckingham]

Isn't 3-D printing too fragile for use as a p[en body?

 

Anyway, I like old pens with a bit of wabi from use.

[mhphoto]

You could make replicas, I suppose. But I think most people who want a vintage pen are more concerned with the history of the materials and designs, and the writing quality. I don't think I'd ever pay money for a vintage replica, I'd rather spend more for the real thing.

 

But 3D printing is an incredibly interesting subject, and it's been fun watching it grow more viable and attainable over the years.

[zuph]

You might be able to print a look-alike, but 3D printing won't be good enough to replicate the look and feel of so many retro pens for a very long time, especially printers you might have in your home, nevermind the huge number of metal parts and super-precisely mated parts. Nevermind nibs and feeds.

[Federalist Pens]

Could be an interesting alternative to the acrylic blanks for pen kits though!

 

 

[daredevil22r]

There's 2 types of 3d printers that I know of. The first is a filament type that heats up a plastic filament and layers the 3d object. This creates a rough texture with evidence of the layers that need to be sanded smooth.

The 2nd type is a resin bath that uses concentrated UV light to cure the resin to create the object. This method yields better and finer details.

Both are still fairly expensive ways to get a part done. Maybe a few years from now the prices will drop and quality will get better.