First custom (kitless/bespoke) pen

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So, I have ventured into the "custom-custom" pen making world! I don't like "bespoke" or "kitless" because we all make pens and really a custom pen is a custom pen too me. Anyhow, It took a few tries and and some learning.

Materials are :
Body: Alumilite Clear slow with eye candy pigments and Alumilite dyes.

Section: aluminum fitted with an Osprey Fine nib and a Jowo #6 housing

Cap: aluminum with a threaded epoxy finial.

I really can't wait to get into the next one. Better the skills and make beautiful things. This is my first non-kitted pen and I'm in love with the work that goes into them.

The cap gave me the most issues. Mainly because I became overzealous on making the designs. I cut through it so now it looks like a lipstick tube. Oh well! 😂

Merry Christmas everyone!

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That is a beauty. I love the features you chose. Very impressive and I look forward to your future efforts - well done! 👏 👏 👏
 
Ironwood said:
Well done David !! That's a fine start to your kitless journey.
I am impressed that you have incorporated the aluminium into your design, I like it.
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I figured, why not just do something crazy and up my alley? It wasn't difficult. I found it easier than ebonite or other materials, since I have previous experiences with tapping and threading etc.

Next pen will probably incorporate a roll stop or clip… which ever I decide to do when the pen get closer to completion.

And thanks again for your clip tips!
 
I do not like the term either nor do I like the term kitless. Here is a definition of bespoke: The word bespoke has evolved from a verb meaning 'to speak for something', to its contemporary usage as an adjective. Originally, the adjective bespoke described tailor-made suits and shoes. Later, it described anything commissioned to a particular specification.

You are suddenly seeing it everywhere because advertisers realized a few years ago that it would appeal to hipsters better than "custom" does, because it sounds more pretentious.

So, if a pen is not made for a specific customer with customer input in the design, materials used etc I would not consider it to be a bespoke pen. But hey, I don't make the rules so don't shoot the messenger.

These "bespoke" pens are extremely nice pens and are fun to make and the process is very rewarding.
Do a good turn daily!
Don
 
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its_virgil said:
I do not like the term either nor do I like the term kitless. Here is a definition of bespoke: The word bespoke has evolved from a verb meaning 'to speak for something', to its contemporary usage as an adjective. Originally, the adjective bespoke described tailor-made suits and shoes. Later, it described anything commissioned to a particular specification.

You are suddenly seeing it everywhere because advertisers realized a few years ago that it would appeal to hipsters better than "custom" does, because it sounds more pretentious.

So, if a pen is not made for a specific customer with customer input in the design, materials used etc I would not consider it to be a bespoke pen. But hey, I don't make the rules so don't shoot the messenger.

These "bespoke" pens are extremely nice pens and are fun to make and the process is very rewarding.
Do a good turn daily!
Don
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No shots will be fired by me! I completely agree with you! Thanks, Don!
 
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