Neil
Fellow
Nothing new that I am going to post here and you have already seen some examples including a spectacular closed end variety from Peter. Dan asked me to turn a few of these and subsequently write it up so I'll try and avoid duplication. Apologies for the delay, Dan sent these to me at the same time you were all having a jolly in York and it was only this week that I got back home to the workshop after four back to back shows.
I'll take a few better shots Dan when I get a few minutes but preparing myself to leave tomorrow at 6am to set up for the Dorset County Show and a brief detour to the Yandles show to see a few old friends and poss a meet with Paul if he gets a leave chit.
The think that strikes me about this pen is the engineering, its beautiful. The threads are smooth, the hard plastic inserts into the cap are robust and not the flimsy tacky plastic of the Jr Gent. I cannot envisage any of the broken insert issues that have inflicted several of the Jr Gent manufacturers recently (and in Brians case since God was a boy!). The finial for example is one piece, whereas in the Jr Gent its three, the thread, the finial itself and a ring. The Omega combines all three into one well engineered piece that fits firmly and smoothly into the tube. Taking apart the cap is not as easy as other pens, so dont be a muppet like me and make sure you remember to locate the hatd plastic insert into the metal work before pushing it home. I couldnt get the metal work out of the tube even with a transfer punch the right size and ended up pushing the plastic in from the wrong end but it seemed to work.
Another thing I like about this pen is the design freedom. The finial, the clip, the nib holder are all about curves. Its not too ornate but is designed with purpose so doesnt spring to mind as being blingy. These curves allow you to shape the barrels and caps - not my idea, i just pinched it, but it adds quality (and price).
The fountain pen comes with both a cartridge and a reservoir which is a great idea if you are selling pens as the customer then has the option, cant claim he doesnt know which cartridge to fit or cant get any (yes had that one!) and the use of the reservoir/converter, call it what you wish, adds quality (price).
I think this is a fantastic pen, my favourite plating is the Gun Metal but they all look good. The pens below are Brazillian Tulipwood, English Walnut and Italian Olive wood. Looking forward to making some closed end pens with this kit.
I'll take a few better shots Dan when I get a few minutes but preparing myself to leave tomorrow at 6am to set up for the Dorset County Show and a brief detour to the Yandles show to see a few old friends and poss a meet with Paul if he gets a leave chit.
The think that strikes me about this pen is the engineering, its beautiful. The threads are smooth, the hard plastic inserts into the cap are robust and not the flimsy tacky plastic of the Jr Gent. I cannot envisage any of the broken insert issues that have inflicted several of the Jr Gent manufacturers recently (and in Brians case since God was a boy!). The finial for example is one piece, whereas in the Jr Gent its three, the thread, the finial itself and a ring. The Omega combines all three into one well engineered piece that fits firmly and smoothly into the tube. Taking apart the cap is not as easy as other pens, so dont be a muppet like me and make sure you remember to locate the hatd plastic insert into the metal work before pushing it home. I couldnt get the metal work out of the tube even with a transfer punch the right size and ended up pushing the plastic in from the wrong end but it seemed to work.
Another thing I like about this pen is the design freedom. The finial, the clip, the nib holder are all about curves. Its not too ornate but is designed with purpose so doesnt spring to mind as being blingy. These curves allow you to shape the barrels and caps - not my idea, i just pinched it, but it adds quality (and price).
The fountain pen comes with both a cartridge and a reservoir which is a great idea if you are selling pens as the customer then has the option, cant claim he doesnt know which cartridge to fit or cant get any (yes had that one!) and the use of the reservoir/converter, call it what you wish, adds quality (price).
I think this is a fantastic pen, my favourite plating is the Gun Metal but they all look good. The pens below are Brazillian Tulipwood, English Walnut and Italian Olive wood. Looking forward to making some closed end pens with this kit.
