First Virage pens

[qquake2k]

I finished my first Virage pens today. The kits are Berea Hardwoods, that I bought from Exotic Blanks. I really like the design and profile. The long nib makes them very comfortable to write with.

 

[qquake2k]

One of the features I really like is the roller clip. It adds a distinctive touch.

 

[qquake2k]

I knew these blanks would be translucent, so I painted the tubes and colored the epoxy. You can still see the darker epoxy through the polished body, although it doesn't look too bad. I should have painted the inside of the blanks. Live and learn.

 

[billyb_imp]

A couple of very nice pens Jim, well turned & finished

I like the turned straight lines against the curves of the hardware

 

[yorkshireman]

Excellent turning Jim.

 

[chas_41_uk]

A very nice pair of pens Jim

 

[Doug]

Lovely pair Jim

 

[Vic Perrin]

Nice job you've made of them Jim they look good

 

[wm460]

A very nice pen Jim.

 

[AllenN]

A nice pair of pens there. Does anyone know how reliable the roller clips are? They certainly look different.

 

[bluntchisel]

These are very nice, Jim - and a bit different, as well.

Bob.

 

[woodhacker]

nice pair Jim

 

[Penpal]

Like the whole concept especially the clip.I have found that fountain pen use is very pleasant because you can see where you are going easily so yes this feature of these pens being able to see more clearly is an asset. Love the blanks/pens.

Peter.

 

[Terry Q]

Those are pretty sweet Jim. Which product are you using for the final polish?

 

[Terry]

Very nice looking pens Jim !!!

 

[Woody]

Craft supplies did try them clips a very long time ago and I tried them but the wheel on the clip didnt last very long before it fell off so they weren't very popular in fact I think I still have one in my collection but that's not to say these are as bad as the old ones

 

[qquake2k]

Those are pretty sweet Jim. Which product are you using for the final polish?

I use the 9 grades of Micro Mesh, and polish with the Novus system.

http://www.amazon.com/NOVUS-7100-Pl...qid=1443457850&sr=8-1&keywords=plastic+polish

 

[Les ELm]

Interesting.

Les

 

[Dalboy]

Very nice pens. Not to sure about the gimmick of the clip though

 

[Jim]

Very nice pens Jim, i like the idea of colouring the epoxy, i wouldn't beat yourself up about seeing a tad of the tube, i think it looks good for sure ..