Black Ebonite With A Satin Finish And 18K Nib

[drgoretex]

Hi folks,

 

Here's one that I just finished a couple days ago, the second that I have made like this, and for the same customer :-))

 

The material is German black ebonite, which I have given a matte/satin finish. I polished the inside of the cap and the threaded section on the barrel just for a bit of cool contrast.

 

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd231/kcavers/Custom%20Pens/Custom%20Fountain%20Pens/Designer%20Fountain%20Pens/IMG_0833_zpsv5szd659.jpg

 

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd231/kcavers/Custom%20Pens/Custom%20Fountain%20Pens/Designer%20Fountain%20Pens/IMG_0854_zpsxhdaee5z.jpg

 

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd231/kcavers/Custom%20Pens/Custom%20Fountain%20Pens/Designer%20Fountain%20Pens/IMG_0869_zpswyuz63so.jpg

 

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd231/kcavers/Custom%20Pens/Custom%20Fountain%20Pens/Designer%20Fountain%20Pens/IMG_0839_zpsjlzuhdlt.jpg

 

Thanks for looking,

 

Ken

[flummoxed]

Wow! That is beautiful, love the satin effect. Thanks for sharing.

[linearM]

That is about as streamlined and functional as a pen can get. Sort of the design maxim KISS personified! Beautifully done.

 

What are the dimensions?

[MKB]

Dang! Outstanding look. I bet it feels great.

[dougscott]

Lovely. I especially like the fact that there is contrast between the satin finish and the gloss beneath the threads. What an excellent piece of work!

Doug

[drgoretex]

Thanks for the comments!

 

That is about as streamlined and functional as a pen can get. Sort of the design maxim KISS personified! Beautifully done.

 

What are the dimensions?

 

Thanks! The capped length is about 127mm, uncapped maybe 138mm, and the diameter about 15.25mm. Grip max diameter is about 11.5mm.

 

Cheers,

 

Ken

[TMLee]

Beautiful !

 

I like !

[mehandiratta]

Beautiful... How have you achieved satin finish

[mehandiratta]

It's beautiful

[hari317]

wonderful, visually it appears as if the pen is turned out of a rod of graphite. well done!

Edited September 21, 2015 by hari317

[drgoretex]

Beautiful... How have you achieved satin finish

 

Thanks very much! The finish was done by sanding/polishing from 320 up to 12,000 on the glossy parts. On the satin areas, I stopped at 1500, then took it down to 600, carefully to ensure even finish and no longitudinal or diagonal lines.

 

Ken

[mehandiratta]

 

Thanks very much! The finish was done by sanding/polishing from 320 up to 12,000 on the glossy parts. On the satin areas, I stopped at 1500, then took it down to 600, carefully to ensure even finish and no longitudinal or diagonal lines.

 

Ken

i must say... brilliant job

[alexander_k]

Great finish!

[ABinBoston]

Love the satin finish.

[JulioPB]

The more I see your pen, the more I like it,

Nice job,

Julio MX

[Reevers]

Lovely finish on a great design. Excellent work.

[Abi_30]

Lovely finish.