Filling System
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Montblanc 20
This is a Montblanc 20 in coral red – but not a “taper cap” design, which means that it was made in Germany and not Denmark. Import restrictions on German...
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The Athlone
Having learned a couple of things after making the prototype, I made this pen the following weekend. The first step was to make a new brass coupler. In order to...
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The Athlone (Prototype)
This pen is a prototype design, using the brass coupler that I’ve started making from scratch. My plans for the coupler are posted here. The wood is initially turned and...
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Parker 180 Green Malachite
The Parker 180 was released to the market in 1977, but the company had already trademarked the name back in 1974. The original advertisements from the 70’s stated “One nib....
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The Epworth
This pen was made-to-order as a gift. It’s made out of bog oak which is anywhere between 600 and 8500 years old, although based on how easy it was to turn,...
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The Toslow
This is a prototype for a new design made in black walnut. Not much to say about this one, since it’s just a prototype. I’ve put a new Conklin flex...
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Penol de Luxe B.O.
Penol first released their “de Luxe” model as their high-end pen around 1936. There were 4 variants of the pen, from largest to smallest: the “A.O”, “B.O.” “C.O.” and “O”...
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The Barton
This is a pen I made for my own daily use. The overall barrel shape and size are similar to a Montblanc 146, but without the weight of the piston...
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Penol Ambassador Special
This Ambassador Special piston filler in “green paintbrush” celluloid was made in November, 1942 and serviced at the Christian Olsen factory in October, 1943, as can been seen in the...
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Parker Duofold
This Parker Duofold NS (New Style) was made in Denmark, in 1946 or 1947 by the Christian Olsen factory. There are two indications of the Danish origin. The first, and most...