Damascus And Ebonite

[Pierre---]

Hi all,

I wish to show a recent pen I made from a blue and white hard rubber piece. I added some black ebonite for rings and section. It is fitted with a Bock # 5 nib.

An attractive feature (well, I hope ) is the clip I made from a Damascus steel slab. I added two Damascus dots at both ends from the same piece of metal. I wanted to have sort of the same pattern as on the body, but not noticeable at first glance. Something like a surprise catching the eyes of an attentive observer...

 

Thanks for your critics, comments and suggestions.

 

 

 

 

[mauckcg]

Gorgeous! Can i get 5?

[GardenWeasel]

The pen is gorgeous and the Damascus is perfect! Great combination!

[Jamesbeat]

Pierre, I have had a horrible day today (car broke down and a few other disasters).

Looking at that pen has cheered me up - it's very soothing in both design and material pattern.

 

If you don't object to sharing a secret (I totally undertstand if you would rather not) how did you make those inset cap bands?

I can't stop looking at them!

[visvamitra]

I must say I'm impressed. STunning.

[fountainpagan]

I love that ebonite.

 

I like the shape of the pen.

I would have prefered the cap rings to be damascus, too.

 

Otherwise, nice pen.

[basterma]

Nice Work. Good choice of colors and materials.

[amk]

Oh wow. Superb work. Really fizzy ebonite coupled with the understated Damascened work.

[Pierre---]

Thanks for your positive comments!

 

Pierre, I have had a horrible day today (car broke down and a few other disasters).
Looking at that pen has cheered me up - it's very soothing in both design and material pattern.

If you don't object to sharing a secret (I totally undertstand if you would rather not) how did you make those inset cap bands?

Glad to provide a little sunshine!

No secrets about bands : you turn a tenon on the cap over the threads, you turn the bands (here 3 black and 3 colored), you glue them, make them flush and that's it! One has only to take care not to make too thin a tenon.

 

I would have prefered the cap rings to be damascus, too.

I agree, and I must say I first tried this idea, but as I worked from a slab, the Damascus pattern didn't show up on the edge (ie the visible part of the ring). I'll do otherwise for the next one...

Edited February 15, 2017 by Pierre---

[SandPiper]

I really dig the Damascus (also in pocket knives), and the combination with this pen goes swimmingly. I like it!

[mehandiratta]

this is wow...

i actually also would love the damscus steel bands...with damscus steel section

i loved those... buttons at top and bottom

[jcgolov]

That is a real nice looking pen!!.

[ArtofEricGunty]

That's a gorgeous pen!! The damascus steel clip sends it over the top in looks. Great job!!

[zaqdesigns]

This is a beatiful pen!

[Aysedasi]

Very nice indeed!