Sea Buckthorm on a Bronzed Fancy Slimline (one of TaylorsMirfield Samples)

[edlea]

I have found that these coated slimlines are usually not very end user friendly in so much as the coatings wear off very quickly (only lasting a few months if it is an every day user) leaving a very tatty looking pen .I will use this one as my every day pen and report back my findings on wear and tear properties of this kit latter on. I also found with this particular kit that a pen press was not necessary for pressing the nib cone into the tube as I managed to just by pressing it in with my fingers..maybe some glue will be needed later to keep it in place. I see it as no better or worse that most other fancy kits on the market at this present time.

 

[Grump]

Sounds like a fair assessment.

 

[Jim]

Would be good to hear some feedback on the platings Ed, i like the way you have shaped around the C/B on this pen also, it gives you the chance to have the barrels slightly thicker than normal. I like it Ed ..

 

[chas_41_uk]

Nicely turned pen Ed and looking forward to your findings

 

[Terry]

It looks good Ed. Interesting that you found the assembly wanting !!! It will be interesting to hear your feedback!!!!

 

[paulm]

Very nicely turned and finished Ed. I'm not sure if I like the colour of the kit or just don't like it with the wood you've used.

 

[brody2123]

Fair play Ed. Look forward to seeing the results mate. Still a good looking pen.

 

[Matt]

A good looking pen indeed. Now the test beings to see how the plating stands up

 

[silver]

Fair review Ed..

Shape and finish is good as well.

 

[edlea]

Very nicely turned and finished Ed. I'm not sure if I like the colour of the kit or just don't like it with the wood you've used.

A better pic for you Paul ...I think the background colour of the kit matches the buckthorn to a tee ..look a lot nicer in the hand .

 

[Woody]

Well done Ed nice review and pen I like it look forward to hearing how the plateing holds up

 

[Buckeye]

That wood reminds me of bamboo, a good looking pen, I buy gunmetal and trivalent chrome and so far haven't had a problem, but there are always warnings about certain platings not being durable so I don't like to take too much of a risk with the really cheap kits. It will be good if you can keep us informed about how it holds up.

Peter

 

[Jim]

Very nicely turned and finished Ed. I'm not sure if I like the colour of the kit or just don't like it with the wood you've used.

I think it has an antique look about it Paul, this plating looks much better than the Brass that is available currently ..

 

[edlea]

I think it has an antique look about it Paul, this plating looks much better than the Brass that is available currently ..

Correct Jim ..looking at it in the hand it gives the appearance of having a distressed finish giving the whole pen a 'Lived in look' I would call it an Antique Bronzed finish which really doesn't come over on the picture. It looks very nice. If it comes though the wear test I have ideas for a range of pens for it.

 

[billyb_imp]

Will be interesting to see how the pen fairs in daily use, keep us posted