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firewhatfire
October 15th, 2013, 08:15 PM
I have enjoyed my pen making hobby immensely. I have been inspired by many across the internet world. This one is a direct inspiration from drgortex I have looked at many similar but his was the first I had saw. It is Cumberland Ebonite made to look like bamboo. It has a fine point Bock nib. Takes cartridges or converter. Comments and critiques are welcome and thanks for looking.
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f312/firewhatfire/a%20Pen%20Turning/null_zps8ce9edf9.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f312/firewhatfire/a%20Pen%20Turning/null_zpsb09efb6e.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f312/firewhatfire/a%20Pen%20Turning/null_zps77cbc090.jpg
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f312/firewhatfire/a%20Pen%20Turning/null_zpsa0167e96.jpg

tandaina
October 15th, 2013, 08:18 PM
Biggest thing I notice (and really, really like!) is how there isn't a huge step from body to section, but still the body and cap meet smoothly. That is HUGE. No one does that, and I love it!

firewhatfire
October 16th, 2013, 06:42 AM
Thanks,

It was a fun and tedious project. I love learning how to make new styles. I make as if I am always going to be the one who uses it, and sometimes other folks like them enough to purchase

dr.grace
October 16th, 2013, 11:22 AM
Biggest thing I notice (and really, really like!) is how there isn't a huge step from body to section, but still the body and cap meet smoothly. That is HUGE. No one does that, and I love it!
I agree. That's really an achievement!

tandaina
October 16th, 2013, 11:47 AM
Thanks,

It was a fun and tedious project. I love learning how to make new styles. I make as if I am always going to be the one who uses it, and sometimes other folks like them enough to purchase

I actually would be interested, depending on price of course, and if I could get a nice italic nib on that puppy. ;)

drgoretex
October 16th, 2013, 06:55 PM
Phil, I am flattered by your imitation of my 'Bamboo' design. In fact, you've done a fair job of making the same pattern, even down to the node placement. The finish looks excellent, and the inset ends are well done.

Just for interest's sake, here is a pic of one of my Bamboo style pens in cumberland ebonite from last September, and a link to my blog post:

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd231/kcavers/Custom%20Pens/Custom%20Fountain%20Pens/Designer%20Fountain%20Pens/IMG_7003.jpg

Cavers Custom Pens: Cumberland Ebonite 'Bamboo' (http://kcavers.blogspot.ca/2012/09/cumberland-ebonite-bamboo.html)

Cheers,

Ken

InvisibleMan
October 16th, 2013, 08:08 PM
Ken, looks like you must have published a tutorial somewhere that the rest of us missed.

Lyle

firewhatfire
October 17th, 2013, 06:04 AM
I dont know about a tutorial, but I sure did study that pen when it was first posted. Would go back every few weeks and drool again.

Phil


Ken, looks like you must have published a tutorial somewhere that the rest of us missed.

Lyle

KrazyIvan
October 17th, 2013, 08:15 AM
I really like my "Fires of Mustafar" version that Ken did for me. (http://inktronics.wordpress.com/2013/09/02/bamboo-pen-by-ken-cavers-aka-drgoretex/) firewhatfire, I do like what you did with the section.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3740/9661228682_41b39c5168_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ivan_romero/9661228682/)
Bamboo Pen by Ken Cavers (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ivan_romero/9661228682/) by IvanRomero (http://www.flickr.com/people/ivan_romero/), on Flickr