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    Default Some of my recent work.

    Here are a few custom fountain pens I recently completed.

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







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









    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:







    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:










    Thanks for looking!

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    Default Re: Some of my recent work.

    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?

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    Default Re: Some of my recent work.

    They are all handsome & striking looking pens.
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    Default Re: Some of my recent work.

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

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    Default Re: Some of my recent work.

    The Cumberland Ebonite is stunning. I looks like something from an art museum. Is it for sale?

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    Default Re: Some of my recent work.

    Love the ebonite and the lizard!

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    Default Re: Some of my recent work.

    The ebonite pen has very nice color, polish and shape

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    Default Re: Some of my recent work.

    They are all gorgeous, but i prefer the first two. Thanks for sharing.

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    Default Re: Some of my recent work.

    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.

    Quote Originally Posted by Robert View Post
    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.

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    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.

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    Default Re: Some of my recent work.

    Color me impressed, using vintage coloring materials and hand-crafted amazement!
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    Default Re: Some of my recent work.

    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.

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    Default Re: Some of my recent work.

    Absolutely stellar work. Amazing skill set there.

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    Default Re: Some of my recent work.

    Awesome please send me the basic price outline too. Thanks

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    Default Re: Some of my recent work.

    Your work looks excellent, well done... . . .

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    Default Re: Some of my recent work.

    My compliments on your work. They all look fantastic.
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    Default Re: Some of my recent work.

    Thank you all again for the wonderful feedback!

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    Default Re: Some of my recent work.

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

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    Default Re: Some of my recent work.

    beautiful colors and finish!
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    Default Re: Some of my recent work.

    Each pen is special in its own way. Thanks for sharing.

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    Default Re: Some of my recent work.

    The Cumberland ebonite pen is amazing....stunning, actually. Very nice work!
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