For The Love Of 139

[kawuska]

A while ago I was asked if it would be possible to make a 139 inspired pen based on my replica barrels.I didn't make one so far so I thought "let's try it!".The goal was making a complete pen, including piston so I started from making whole unit from scratch.The idea was to have a piston taking as much ink as possible so there was lots of play between functionality and shortnes.The result was not as complicated in design as original but a whole lot more durable instead.(Final test showed in capacity 2,6 ccm.)

 

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With piston unit ready the rest was just a question of hours of lathe work.Here's the result.The pen is made of ebonite and resin with white dot in casein, cap rings made of silver and goldplated brass.

 

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Making this pen was truly a pleasure.

[zaddick]

It looks great. You have now joined the ranks of those who can make a credible, and functional 139 fantasy/homage pen. Congratulations on your excellent work. I hope you enjoy using the pen.

[mongrelnomad]

Gorgeous! Fabulous job...

[markiv]

Amazing workmanship.

[dubhe]

That looks fantastic

[Dcharles]

I'll ask the question we'd all like to know...would you consider selling one of these works of art?

Edited December 18, 2016 by Dcharles

[CS388]

Beautiful.

 

Thanks for sharing.

[Sabin]

Superb..

Congratulations..

[viju]

Beautiful pen. Excellent work. Congratulations and enjoy your pen.

[kawuska]

Thanks for all comments!

[pelman]

Beautiful. Congratulations

[carlos.q]

I'll ask the question we'd all like to know...would you consider selling one of these works of art?

 

+1

[FredRydr]

Gorgeous craftsmanship. Now, with that Sheaffer white dot, will you be guaranteeing it for life?

 

Fred

[Calamus plasticus]

I'll ask the question we'd all like to know...would you consider selling one of these works of art?

+1

 

i would feel a little anxious using a real MB 139 as an everyday pen, but I would feel fine using a freshly made pen like this. So, please consider answering the question here of by PM. And congrats on the work: the white dot is anice improvement.

[FredRydr]

... my replica barrels....

 

 

What are your barrels made of?

 

Fred

[Nathanb]

Very nice workmanship!

[kawuska]

Hello,

thanks for all comments.

Fred: the barrels are made of hard resin with lines from the inside merged in barrel wall.The white dot was to crown the captop but sure, some maintenance as re-polishing, cork replacement, regulation is always granted from maker to the buyer.From what I know, new owner is satisfied with the pen.

[KAC]

I'll echo the prevailing sentiment here: that's a phenomenal piece of work. To me, it's clearly more attractive than most/all of the current MB lineup.

 

I hope you decide to make these available to forum readers. To gauge interest you can get a subscription: prospective buyers can sign up and - if you get enough people who will buy - it might be worthwhile to proceed. Any interest on your part?

[kawuska]

[da vinci]

It looks great. You have now joined the ranks of those who can make a credible, and functional 139 fantasy/homage pen. Congratulations on your excellent work. I hope you enjoy using the pen.

+1 great job