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Brooks803
May 20th, 2014, 11:57 AM
Here are a few custom fountain pens I recently completed.

First up is one of made with Cumberland Ebonite with a black ebonite section:

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/Brooks803/DSC04547627x700_zps04fad00c.jpg (http://s1136.photobucket.com/user/Brooks803/media/DSC04547627x700_zps04fad00c.jpg.html)

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/Brooks803/DSC04552581x700_zps4553f309.jpg (http://s1136.photobucket.com/user/Brooks803/media/DSC04552581x700_zps4553f309.jpg.html)

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/Brooks803/DSC04562621x700_zps9973a325.jpg (http://s1136.photobucket.com/user/Brooks803/media/DSC04562621x700_zps9973a325.jpg.html)

Next we have a bulb filler made with material I cast myself with alumilite:

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/Brooks803/DSC04631700x377_zpsb121fb57.jpg (http://s1136.photobucket.com/user/Brooks803/media/DSC04631700x377_zpsb121fb57.jpg.html)

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/Brooks803/DSC04641700x393_zpsd5b4e5b8.jpg (http://s1136.photobucket.com/user/Brooks803/media/DSC04641700x393_zpsd5b4e5b8.jpg.html)

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/Brooks803/DSC04643700x356_zpsa8f52ec9.jpg (http://s1136.photobucket.com/user/Brooks803/media/DSC04643700x356_zpsa8f52ec9.jpg.html)

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/Brooks803/DSC04636519x700_zps95d466a7.jpg (http://s1136.photobucket.com/user/Brooks803/media/DSC04636519x700_zps95d466a7.jpg.html)

Here is a custom FP I made out of a fired .50cal shell and real bullet. The shell has been engraved with the Marines emblem:

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/Brooks803/DSC04646566x700_zps364f89e5.jpg (http://s1136.photobucket.com/user/Brooks803/media/DSC04646566x700_zps364f89e5.jpg.html)

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/Brooks803/DSC04651551x700_zpsc8d7eeef.jpg (http://s1136.photobucket.com/user/Brooks803/media/DSC04651551x700_zpsc8d7eeef.jpg.html)

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/Brooks803/DSC04659597x700_zps029afabb.jpg (http://s1136.photobucket.com/user/Brooks803/media/DSC04659597x700_zps029afabb.jpg.html)

Last is a lever fill I made using all vintage materials. The main material is a cellulose acetate from the 1920's and the lever and clip are from a vintage Waterman FP:

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/Brooks803/005583x700_zps9a2c604c.jpg (http://s1136.photobucket.com/user/Brooks803/media/005583x700_zps9a2c604c.jpg.html)

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/Brooks803/007562x700_zps26e038d0.jpg (http://s1136.photobucket.com/user/Brooks803/media/007562x700_zps26e038d0.jpg.html)

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/Brooks803/011700x356_zpsa46e4813.jpg (http://s1136.photobucket.com/user/Brooks803/media/011700x356_zpsa46e4813.jpg.html)

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/Brooks803/006628x700_zpscbef085d.jpg (http://s1136.photobucket.com/user/Brooks803/media/006628x700_zpscbef085d.jpg.html)


Thanks for looking!

Robert
May 20th, 2014, 04:34 PM
Each one is lovely, but the .50 calibre model is stunning. Has the bullet been hollowed out to form the cap, or was the cap fabricated by other means?

Bogon07
May 20th, 2014, 06:59 PM
They are all handsome & striking looking pens.

PeppWaves03
May 20th, 2014, 07:18 PM
Wow! Do you have a website? How does one order?

dennis.baker
May 20th, 2014, 07:52 PM
The Cumberland Ebonite is stunning. I looks like something from an art museum. Is it for sale?

dr.grace
May 20th, 2014, 09:58 PM
Love the ebonite and the lizard!

Manupropria
May 20th, 2014, 10:50 PM
The ebonite pen has very nice color, polish and shape

caribbean_skye
May 21st, 2014, 06:18 AM
They are all gorgeous, but i prefer the first two. Thanks for sharing.

Brooks803
May 21st, 2014, 11:17 AM
Wow...thank you all for the kind words so far! Being new to the site I figured the best way to introduce myself was through my work. I'm happy that it's so well received.


Each one is lovely, but the .50 calibre model is stunning. Has the bullet been hollowed out to form the cap, or was the cap fabricated by other means?

Thanks! The bullet has been hollowed out completely to allow room for the nib. The casing and bullet are the real deal.


Wow! Do you have a website? How does one order?

Thanks. Right now I do not have a website. I'm hoping to have that fixed very soon though! You can see much of my work here in my photobucket album: http://s1136.photobucket.com/user/Brooks803/library/ and I'll send you a message with a basic price outline.

Jon Szanto
May 21st, 2014, 11:28 AM
Color me impressed, using vintage coloring materials and hand-crafted amazement!

kaisnowbird
May 22nd, 2014, 07:11 AM
Never seen a real bullet FP before. Awesome stuff!
The ebonite pen is calling to me. The black nib on this pen is a great touch.

drgoretex
May 22nd, 2014, 02:35 PM
Absolutely stellar work. Amazing skill set there.

Ken

john
May 23rd, 2014, 05:37 AM
Awesome:clap2: please send me the basic price outline too. Thanks

picautomaton
May 23rd, 2014, 05:50 AM
Your work looks excellent, well done... . . .

Mags
May 23rd, 2014, 06:03 AM
My compliments on your work. They all look fantastic.

Brooks803
May 29th, 2014, 12:03 PM
Thank you all again for the wonderful feedback!

7188photo
July 22nd, 2014, 12:31 AM
Absolutely stunning work - Love what you are crafting there and hope the website is already up and running!!

Rich L
July 24th, 2014, 11:21 PM
beautiful colors and finish!

Mesu
July 25th, 2014, 12:29 PM
Each pen is special in its own way. Thanks for sharing.

mtnbiker62
July 25th, 2014, 12:56 PM
The Cumberland ebonite pen is amazing....stunning, actually. Very nice work!

ashley
July 25th, 2014, 02:47 PM
These are amazingly beautiful (especially that lever fill!). Thanks for sharing!!! -a

Brooks803
July 28th, 2014, 08:40 AM
Thank you all again!


Absolutely stunning work - Love what you are crafting there and hope the website is already up and running!!

We're getting there on the website. Hopefully it'll be up soon. I had a few setbacks. I'll be sure to let everyone know when it's up!

johnus
July 28th, 2014, 04:06 PM
Very handsome pens.