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This pen is a little different, in that I made it specifically for my desk.

 

The design has an extended nib section. When capped, the cap is almost as long as the exposed barrel, with the brass contoured band appearing to be central. It was a bit of fun to make something a little different. The material is Impero Blue, the nib is a Jowo 1.1mm dual tone steel nib, though any Jowo nib can be fitted. There are 10 facets on both cap and barrel, lining up nicely when capped. It takes just over a single twist of the triple threads, to cap the pen.

 

Thanks for looking. I hope you enjoy... comments, as always, welcome :)

 

 

 

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Very nice pen indeed. The facets make it very interesting.

 

There are 10 facets on both cap and barrel, lining up nicely when capped.

 

 

I am always kind of frustrated when I screw a cap with facets or patterns, one chance out of three to bring them into line. Except if you make 9 facets...

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Beautifully done. It is a classy pen that would be a great addition to any desk. I like the extended section and symmetry of the pen.

 

Was the script done with the same pen? What ink was used it has very nice shading?

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Very nice pen indeed. The facets make it very interesting.

 

 

I am always kind of frustrated when I screw a cap with facets or patterns, one chance out of three to bring them into line. Except if you make 9 facets...

 

 

I agree with you re the facets lining up... Making pens with faceting presents quite a few challenges. I have made a few faceted pens. You very quickly get used to positioning the nib, in relation to the clip, in order to maintain true alignment. It becomes more pertinent with fewer facets. The same issue arises with heavily patterned materials, not just faceted pens. When I make a pen, I match the material to obtain the best appearance, when capped, by adjusting the the thread union.

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Beautifully done. It is a classy pen that would be a great addition to any desk. I like the extended section and symmetry of the pen.

 

Was the script done with the same pen? What ink was used it has very nice shading?

 

 

Thanks for your kind comments LinearM,

 

The script was written some time ago using a different fountain pen... My treasured, Illuminated Amber 'Exemplar' from Renée - Scriptorium Pens. Equipped with a 'home tuned' 1.1mm oblique 22c gold Jowo nib. The ink used was either Noodlers 'Apache Sunset' or Diamine ink ... 'Autumn Oak'... It looks more like the Diamine. The ink does have great shading, I agree.

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Beautiful! Thank you for sharing!

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Hi. It's awhile I'm looking to learn how make faceted pen. I appreciate if you give me more details. Do you have any video of how it made?

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