2004年8月12日 · I think a lot of people are using the wrong words to describe pen components. Maybe we need a Glossary of Terms in the Library so people can properly describe pen components. A nib is the writing portion of a fountain pen, not a ballpoint pen, not a rollerball, or any other kind of pen, and its not what you grab with your fingers.

2007年4月23日 · You can make a pen cap and be .200" under what you really wanted to make but can work around it. Drill .080" too deep on a section and it goes in the trash! The best I can suggest is to write down a sequence of steps then think ahead two or …

2012年11月4日 · The first kitless project is a clipless fountain pen that uses a readily available Churchill section. The author provides a list of every tool needed along with options. He explains how threads stack up and gives step by step instructions on how to build the pen.

2009年2月27日 · I was wondering if I could get a little information on what tools it takes to make a Kitless fountain pen, as well as the procedure. Some of the kitless fountains on here are so nice I consider contacting the maker to check the price! I'd like to make the pens I'd be honored to own. I've been pen making for 2 years now.

2020年1月22日 · I'm still experimenting with diff gauges and how they effect function. The distance between the clip and the cap body also makes a difference on function in terms on how thick of a material a clip can go over. I make fountain pens only and most sales go to collectors who dont really use the clips in a pocket, they use sleeves and cases.

2016年8月13日 · My oldest daughter would like me to make her a fountain pen. She said no gold, nothing blingy, and told me what colors she would like me to cast the blank with, the rest is up to me. Since both my daughters are under 5 feet tall with hands to match, are there any good quality kits smaller than the Jr sized 10.5/12.5mm tubes *that you have ...

2004年8月22日 · Wide lines and wet ink comes from a couple of different sources. First, fountain pens take no pressure to write. Pressure expands the gap between the tines and that causes thick, wet lines. To test for this, hold your pen by supporting it only from beneath the barrel. Drag it across the paper.

2023年2月9日 · There are the collectors, and there are the users. The main benefit to a fountain pen is the large selection of ink colors and that the Pen and Ink artist can use. Fountain pen users typically write quite a bit, like in journals. Now that just opens a whole new oportunity, fountain pen users prefer paper that is acid free and neutral PH.

2024年6月26日 · If you are going to go to the trouble to make a pen, either kit or kitless (more advanced), you should at least consider using a converter, and not prefilled cartridges. One of the great joys of writing with a fountain pen is all of the different bottled inks that are out there. Schmidt K-5 Converter Another note on the threading wood.

2023年5月30日 · Seeking either someone who would be willing to make/has capability to also engrave a wood pen box/gift presentation box for single fountain pens, or a place I can buy two nice wood presentation gift boxes to have engraved. I will need two, and I will be checking on permission to use a...