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Here are a couple of new pens that I just got done with. This is the first time I have really tried doing them as a "batch". I know other pen makers sometimes work this way. I do have to admit making three of everything made the whole process go faster. The first pen is a crushed blue acrylic that I have had sitting around the shop for about 8 years.... I kinda wish I would have used it sooner. :D The second pen is an Alumilite blank simply called "Dew'd". The third pen is also alumilite but the name actually escapes me. All three pens are around 5 3/4 long. All have sections that are about 12.5mm at the thickest. All have 14mm triple start threads. They all post fairly deep... about 1 1 /4" or so. The rings took a friggin eon to make. I always wondered why people charged more for ringwork.... I get it... I'm now in the same club. The nibs on all 3 pens are Jowo #6. All three pens are available if anyone is interested you can send me a message. I would love to hear what you think. Thanks for looking.

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I love the red, green, and orange one on the bottom. The others are nice, but those vibrant colors are really appealing. I like the bands, too.

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I'm with Saskia_Madding; I love the blue one. Normally I'm not a fan of blue pens, but that shade really causes the hardware to pop.

 

Is it just me or are the lines crisper on that one as well..?

Nice work.

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Beautiful pens. The green and black one (middle picture made from the Alumilite "Dew'd") is my favorite, but all three are truly beautiful. The bands do set off the pens and make them really stand out. Sorry that the bands are such a pain to make.

 

Forgive my ignorance, but what size nib (extra fine, fine, medium, broad) is a Jowo #6 nib?

 

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Beautiful pens. The green and black one (middle picture made from the Alumilite "Dew'd") is my favorite, but all three are truly beautiful. The bands do set off the pens and make them really stand out. Sorry that the bands are such a pain to make.

 

Forgive my ignorance, but what size nib (extra fine, fine, medium, broad) is a Jowo #6 nib?

 

-David (Estie).

Sorry, #6 simply refers to the size of the feed and also then relates to the overall size and curve of the nib itself. All of the pens are equipped with Medium nibs, but I also have EF, F, B, 1.1, and 1.5 available on request for no extra charge.

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I'm more of a blue fan, so the first pen looks LOVELY to my eyes. <3

 

 

I'm with Saskia_Madding; I love the blue one. Normally I'm not a fan of blue pens, but that shade really causes the hardware to pop.

 

Is it just me or are the lines crisper on that one as well..?

Nice work.

D.

 

 

I love the red, green, and orange one on the bottom. The others are nice, but those vibrant colors are really appealing. I like the bands, too.

Thank you everyone for the feedback. My own personal favorite is the dark blue... its simple and elegant... even a little understated. :)

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Jj9ball,

Really sweet pens, classy and understated design, and the chrome clip and nib combination looks outstanding.

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They look stunning!!

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They look stunning!!

 

 

lovely pens.. I like the green and black one the most

 

 

Very nice. The cap bands were worth the effort IMO. They add prestige to the finish.

 

 

Lovely pens...adorable , all of them.

 

 

Jj9ball,

Really sweet pens, classy and understated design, and the chrome clip and nib combination looks outstanding.

Thank you very much.

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