First wooden kit-less attempt

[Macaronytony]

This is my first wooden kit-less attempt. Looking for comments and critiques.

It is a prototype so a bit rough around the edges. Only been finished to 600 grit and sanding sealer.
Didn't leave enough room for the clip, was out by 2mm but that's the idea of doing the prototype.
It will post but only by about 10mm so the body needs reshaping if I want it to post properly.

Length capped 147mm un-capped 135mm, Bock No.5 nib fitted. Yew and Walnut used, should have been all Yew but life happened again trying to taper the body.





Would welcome your thoughts on proportions, body shape, style and if you think there would be a market for wooden fountain pens.

 

[Phil Dart]

Yes, there's definitely a market for wood FPs Tony. I love your walnut and brass section - that looks pure class. If it were my construction I think I'd go for a bit less space between the cap connector thread and the barrel though, and I'm not completely convinced by the two-tone barrel and brass band. But that's just my opinion. Bllody good effort though, and as you say, that's the whole point of a prototype.

 

[Penpal]

Tony good effort the chips and splits exist everywhere. The market for fountain pens is there its not as strong but very particular.

Your effort is commendable and I agree with Phil I prefer one timber.

Peter.

 

[woodhacker]

looks good to me though not keen on the two tone

 

[angelo49]

Great effort Tony!!

 

[Les ELm]

Well done.

Les

 

[Macaronytony]

Thanks for the feedback people..

Yes, there's definitely a market for wood FPs Tony. I love your walnut and brass section - that looks pure class. If it were my construction I think I'd go for a bit less space between the cap connector thread and the barrel though, and I'm not completely convinced by the two-tone barrel and brass band. But that's just my opinion. Bllody good effort though, and as you say, that's the whole point of a prototype.

Thanks Phil, think you're right about the cap connector threaded area. Taking some of there will make the body slightly longer and the cap smaller.

The walnut and brass section was a pain but worth the effort, could have finished a kit pen in the time it took me to do it.

Still looking out for your nibs you mentioned and the triple start tap and dies.

 

[sfurini]

Great stuff, Tony. I seem to be in the minority in actually liking the two woods together. The section looks fantastic - strong shaping and the contrast between the wood and the brass is striking.

 

[chas_41_uk]

Great effort Tony

 

[Macaronytony]

Great stuff, Tony. I seem to be in the minority in actually liking the two woods together. The section looks fantastic - strong shaping and the contrast between the wood and the brass is striking.

Look what you started Stewart... Been at this since that great tutorial you did..

The two-tone body was the result of me being heavy handed, not from choice but I like it.

 

[Phil Dart]

Thanks for the feedback people..



Thanks Phil, think you're right about the cap connector threaded area. Taking some of there will make the body slightly longer and the cap smaller.

The walnut and brass section was a pain but worth the effort, could have finished a kit pen in the time it took me to do it.

Still looking out for your nibs you mentioned and the triple start tap and dies.

Well, the section was well worth the effort. Great form, and excellent lift from the brass. Lovely. It looks classy and expensive. I think walnut was a great choice too. An excellent marriage with the brass to my eye. Just another quick heads up for you - if you increase the overall length of the section slightly, it will give a bit more support to the converter, instead of relying only on the housing intake for support. Aim to have nearly all the first metal band of the converter inboard, and it will cut down on potential mishaps when it comes to unscrewing for a refill.

The nibs are on the system, they just haven't made it to the website yet. PM me if you want some. Available naked or kit compatible. I'm working on bock compatible too.

The triple start dies and taps are bought and paid for, but no word of shipping yet, however I understand they are imminent.

Keep up the good work Tony.

 

[Jim]

I think it is a good first attempt Tony, you don't see many made in wood .. The thing i would change is the length of the cap barrel ..

 

[wm460]

I like that a lot Tony well done.

 

[sfurini]

Look what you started Stewart... Been at this since that great tutorial you did..

The two-tone body was the result of me being heavy handed, not from choice but I like it.

It's great looking work, Tony, and beautifully executed. How did you find threading the brass - I've only done resin so far.

 

[Winemaker]

Well done

 

[Macaronytony]

Thanks again everybody for your input, all suggestions taken on board..

It's great looking work, Tony, and beautifully executed. How did you find threading the brass - I've only done resin so far.

I'm more compatible with metal Stewart its the resin that scares me, the brass is easy to turn and thread. I have made some sections in ebonite is that similar to threading resin?

 

[sfurini]

I've yet to try ebonite - hopefully soon! I've got some of Phil's and some from India via ebay, and some from Germany that I've had sitting in a drawer for about 4 years!

 

[Bill Mooney]

It's great to experiment Tony.

 

[wm460]

I've yet to try ebonite - hopefully soon! I've got some of Phil's and some from India via ebay, and some from Germany that I've had sitting in a drawer for about 4 years!

Would there be any difference between the quality of the Indian and German Ebonite?