Paying Homage to the pens of old

[Brooks803]

I've always been an admirer of vintage pen styles and design. I think it goes without saying that it was my main inspiration for these. Even though I didn't copy any pen in particular I'm really happy with the look and feel in each one.

First up is a custom FP made with vintage cellulose acetate circa 1920's-40's. The cap and finial are black ebonite.

Dimensions:

Overall Length: 6 1/4"
Cap: 2 1/2"
Body + Nib: 5 3/4"

Threads:

Cap/Body: 12mm Triple Start
Body/Section: 10x1mm

Nib & Ink:

Cartridge/Converter

#6 Polished Steel Jowo - F

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/Brooks803/DSC04677558x700_zps64e9a662.jpg (http://s1136.photobucket.com/user/Brooks803/media/DSC04677558x700_zps64e9a662.jpg.html)

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/Brooks803/DSC04679555x700_zpsdbb72f87.jpg (http://s1136.photobucket.com/user/Brooks803/media/DSC04679555x700_zpsdbb72f87.jpg.html)

Next up is a mini version of the previous pen. Same materials, just shorter with posting threads.

Dimensions:

Overall Length: 5"
Cap: 2 1/4"
Body + Nib: 4 3/8"
Posted: 5 3/4"

Threads:

Cap/Body: 12mm Triple Start
Body/Section: 10x1mm

Nib & Ink:

#6 Polished Steel Jowo - F

Cartridge/Converter

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/Brooks803/DSC04686636x700_zps561b233d.jpg (http://s1136.photobucket.com/user/Brooks803/media/DSC04686636x700_zps561b233d.jpg.html)

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/Brooks803/DSC04690605x700_zps052e44b2.jpg (http://s1136.photobucket.com/user/Brooks803/media/DSC04690605x700_zps052e44b2.jpg.html)

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/Brooks803/DSC04691541x700_zpsd30cf9d0.jpg (http://s1136.photobucket.com/user/Brooks803/media/DSC04691541x700_zpsd30cf9d0.jpg.html)

Next is another mini FP made with Vintage cellulose acetate with black ebonite cap and finial. No posting threads on this one, but it does post. I also utilized a vintage gold clip to tie everything together.

Dimensions:

Overall Length: 5 1/8"
Cap: 2 1/8"
Body + Nib: 4 3/4"
Posted: 6"

Threads:

Cap/Body: 12mm Triple Start
Body/Section: 10x1mm

Nib & Ink:

Schmidt - Gold plated Steel - M

Cartridge/Converter

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/Brooks803/DSC04705575x700_zpsf9693453.jpg (http://s1136.photobucket.com/user/Brooks803/media/DSC04705575x700_zpsf9693453.jpg.html)

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/Brooks803/DSC04706526x700_zps41a0b7d3.jpg (http://s1136.photobucket.com/user/Brooks803/media/DSC04706526x700_zps41a0b7d3.jpg.html)

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/Brooks803/DSC04708633x700_zps2883b555.jpg (http://s1136.photobucket.com/user/Brooks803/media/DSC04708633x700_zps2883b555.jpg.html)

Last up is a twist ballpoint made with Vintage cellulose acetate with a black ebonite finial.

Dimensions:

Overall Length: 5" with refill extended

Ink:

Parker refill

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/Brooks803/DSC04712561x700_zpse5734882.jpg (http://s1136.photobucket.com/user/Brooks803/media/DSC04712561x700_zpse5734882.jpg.html)

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/Brooks803/DSC04713700x301_zpsaff787b0.jpg (http://s1136.photobucket.com/user/Brooks803/media/DSC04713700x301_zpsaff787b0.jpg.html)

http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n496/Brooks803/DSC04717617x700_zpsa0ff2945.jpg (http://s1136.photobucket.com/user/Brooks803/media/DSC04717617x700_zpsa0ff2945.jpg.html)

Thanks for looking!

[da vinci]

Wow! Really like the shape and materials for these pens - thanks for pics

[orfew]

Very nice. thanks for the photos.

[Polyhistor]

Beautiful pens. I love the mini versions, their overall proportions are near perfect in my book.

[Dreck]

Strong work, Brooks! They're gorgeous & well-proportioned.