Hi again,
As some of you know already, I'm a complete beginner in the world of wood/pen turning.
I was in my little woman cave last night making the fountain pen for my dad and hiding from the screaming kids! It took me over an hour from drilling to assembly. I guess that's not average but I'll probably speed up with more practice.
How long does it take you to create a pen?
Do you pre drill large batches?
Do you use a spindle gouge or scraper? I must admit I'm a bit nervous about using a scraper as I believe you can get a lot more catches. Catches frighten me. Lol! 
