Titanium Twist Fountain Pen

[btboone]

Wayne, fair enough. The titanium is so inert that I can't solder to it or weld it without leaving marks, so I went with the screws. OMAS has done a few pens with screws, so I didn't think too much about using them. I counterbored slots for them to reduce the height. Space is so incredibly tight inside that there are very few other options. Being that the clip is on the underside of the pen, it is not noticed as much. One option might be to make a desk stand. It could be a titanium piece somewhat shaped like a large Hershey's Kiss and would stand the pen up vertically. The pen wouldn't need a clip in that case. As Anthony mentioned, maybe not many people would use a clip. Let me know what you think of doing something like that, or maybe give the customer the option?

 

[wayneis]

I think that would be an excellent idea Bruce. With a pen like that I have to believe that for most people it is going to be an investment so I don't think that they would be carrying it around much. You have to remember that this pen is going to fetch some serious money.

Wayne

 

[btboone]

The desk stand should be a lot easier to make than the clip too!

 

[mik]

Originally posted by btboone
<br />Hi Mike, yes it could probably work in wood, although it would be a tough project. Some of the parts here are pretty thin, so it might have to be a bit thicker, but it could probably work. It would have to be turned similar to the way I did it with the stalk left attached so that the blind end can be supported. The trap door parts will be tough in any material.

That might be something for me to try too. If only I had a source for some good olivewood... []

OK, Bruce, how much do you want!![][B)][8D]

 

[Rudy Vey]

Bruce,
this is a stunning pen!!!
Rudy
SE Mi

 

[Tropical]

Wow. Very sleek looking. Very cool. Great job!

 

[Fleabit]

Very Very well done! Attention to detail and the finish is outstanding. Great workmanship.

 

[woodscavenger]

I picture a stand of some fantastic wood with a couple of titanium posts coming out for the pen to lay sideways on. I think that would show the pen off more.

 

[DCBluesman]

Nicely done, Bruce! I'm with Shane, though...I was thinking of a bit more wood with titanium fittings. I'd want that pen to SCREAM in my display case! [8D]