My next pen was one I planned to make: a dip pen in walnut and brass.
However it is ridiculously unbalanced, just as I feared.
So my next pen will attempt to correct this flaw, either by lining a thin brass tube with a lighter material, or by using aluminum for the section, or by using brass only for a trim ring and making a plastic / resin section.
I have ordered a proper tool rest for the lathe to make it significantly easier to turn the wood part. Also I am waiting on a small boring bar and a few other time saving upgrades.
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