Black Is Boring?

[jj9ball]

Someone asked me to make a black pen. I thought.... "oh my god how boring". So I made a prototype with some inlay. Its still pretty boring but I didn't fall asleep while making it . The pen is 6 inches long. It comes with a fine Jowo nib and has a black titanium clip. The thread are triple start 13mm for cap to body. I also had some issues when making this. Anybody else ever have an issue with threads tearing when you are using acrylic? My triple start threads came out a little rough. I would love to hear any questions or comments. Is this thing really too much of a sleeper or do you actually like it?

[brewsky]

That is awesome and definitely not boring at all. It looks amazing. Awesome work!

[Medsen Fey]

Definitely not boring. Beautiful pen.

[drgoretex]

Sometimes simple shapes are the best. This one fits the bill nicely, and the cap and barrel inlays are a brilliant touch. A very nice pen indeed.

 

Ken

[Scriptorium Pens]

On the 13mm threads, did you use a good lube, cooking oil, or something similar to help the die move more smoothly? Maybe downsize your tenon .1mm? My 13mm triple lead die is very sharp, scratchy, and temperamental about the way it wants to sit in the die holder. If it's not seated just right, I can end up with a disaster.

[jj9ball]

On the 13mm threads, did you use a good lube, cooking oil, or something similar to help the die move more smoothly? Maybe downsize your tenon .1mm? My 13mm triple lead die is very sharp, scratchy, and temperamental about the way it wants to sit in the die holder. If it's not seated just right, I can end up with a disaster.

Renee,

Thank you for the input. I did make the tenon a little tight at around 12.95mm so that could be it. I used cooking spray too. I wonder if the real problem was that it was 35 degrees in my shop while I was making the pen. Does acrylic become more brittle at lower temperatures???? Thanks again for the input. This wouldn't be any fun if everything always went perfect

[jj9ball]

That is awesome and definitely not boring at all. It looks amazing. Awesome work!

Definitely not boring. Beautiful pen.

Sometimes simple shapes are the best. This one fits the bill nicely, and the cap and barrel inlays are a brilliant touch. A very nice pen indeed.

 

Ken

Thank you everyone.

[Sasha Royale]

Truly, the basic black is beautiful contrast to your accents. I like the Pelikan M215 for this reason.

I hope to acquire all five of the patterns.

 

On behalf of boring people of the earth (67%), thank you for a touch of joy.

[amk]

That is beautful. Very simple, apart from the monochrome fireworks going off at both ends! Love it.

[Doug C]

Jeff, what is the inlay made of? I love it.

[fountainpagan]

Jeff, what is the inlay made of? I love it.

 

Yes, I am curious too. Very beautiful detail, as well as the pen.

[mrmohitmishra]

Wow, this is a very cool design. The pen is awesome. Needless to say the jowo nib would write great. Wish I could feel the balance and grip of the pen and touch the texture...

[ChrisN]

Renee,

Thank you for the input. I did make the tenon a little tight at around 12.95mm so that could be it. I used cooking spray too. I wonder if the real problem was that it was 35 degrees in my shop while I was making the pen. Does acrylic become more brittle at lower temperatures???? Thanks again for the input. This wouldn't be any fun if everything always went perfect

 

As a rule, plastics become more brittle as temperatures go down. Acrylic is probably one of the worst affected by this. Alumilite probably wouldn't be affected as much.

[jj9ball]

Jeff, what is the inlay made of? I love it.

Yes, I am curious too. Very beautiful detail, as well as the pen.

The inlay is made from a very ugly (my opinion) free pen blank I got from a supplier. The pen blank was supposed to make a pen with black and white stripes running the long way. I thought that would make a hideous pen, but then I looked at it from the end and thought that might make a cool inlay and there you go. Sometimes the funnest part of making pens is making the best of what you have and finding new ways to use otherwise unappealing things.

[jj9ball]

As a rule, plastics become more brittle as temperatures go down. Acrylic is probably one of the worst affected by this. Alumilite probably wouldn't be affected as much.

Thanks for the input. I was scared of that. On the latest pen I made I warmed up the blanks first and didn't have as much trouble. Live and learn....

[richardandtracy]

I have found I cannot work with acrylics in my workshop if the temp is below 8C (46F) as the material is too brittle. Makes no odds with polyester - they're brittle anyway.

 

Regards,

 

Richard.

[fountainpagan]

 

The inlay is made from a very ugly (my opinion) free pen blank I got from a supplier. The pen blank was supposed to make a pen with black and white stripes running the long way. I thought that would make a hideous pen, but then I looked at it from the end and thought that might make a cool inlay and there you go. Sometimes the funnest part of making pens is making the best of what you have and finding new ways to use otherwise unappealing things.

 

Very good finding, jj9ball. Again, congratulations.

[sharmon202]

Some texture on the barrel might be nice. Nice pen though, I like simple.

[usk15]

I will do a review after I get the pen.

[jj9ball]

I will do a review after I get the pen.

Please be easy on my about the threads. Everything else should be perfect. I can't wait to hear what you think.