Ken Carver inspired pen (Bamboo ebonite)

[firewhatfire]

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.

[tandaina]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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:



Cavers Custom Pens: Cumberland Ebonite 'Bamboo'

Cheers,

Ken

[InvisibleMan]

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

Lyle

[firewhatfire]

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]

I really like my "Fires of Mustafar" version that Ken did for me. firewhatfire, I do like what you did with the section.


Bamboo Pen by Ken Cavers by IvanRomero, on Flickr