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Lilac Chrome Vertex Ballpoint – 231202

spydasweb — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 17:06:49 +0000

This pen was made as a very special gift. I was asked to include the wording if possible. So I chose a piece of lilac wood from my garden. Its a native of Northern Europe, grown as a domestic shrub or tree so it tends not to produce large diameter blanks for turning. Its latin name is Syringa vulgaris. Lilacs are often considered to symbolize first love. Lilac has the latin name Syringa vulgaris. It has a number of legends and customs associated with its iconic blooms. First and foremost is the story behind its botanical name. Syringa was a beautiful wood nymph in Greek mythology. The god Pan spied her one day, lusted for her and took chase. Depending on the version of the story, to get away from him, she either transformed herself into a reed or a lilac bush, both of which make great flutes. Ultimately, Pan won because he made a flute from her disguise and it never left his side from then on. Rather appopriate I feel as the pen is one of a set to celebrate a couples engagement.

The Vertex is a push-button operated ballpoint pen. Fittings are made of striking hexagonal steel with a highly polished chrome plated finish.

The Lilac body was hand-turned in my workshop a meer 3 metres away from the Lilac tree that produced the pen blank. Having been turned to almost exact shape and size, it was then smotthed with various grakes of abrasive paper ranging fro 320grit to 1200grit. Two coats of sanding sealer were then applied with a slight sand to de-nib the surface. Water-slide transfers were then produced with the wording on. After leaving to dry overnight the transfers were applied and again left to dry..Several light coats of Melamine lacquer are then used to seal the transfer in place each being allowed to dry before a light sand to de-nib the surface before it was buffed with soft cotton cloth.

To replace the ‘Parker’ typel refill simply unscrew the hexagonal tip from the body.Ensure the spring at the top of the body tube is not lost during this process.

Handmade Pencil Product Details

Made in the Tamworth UK by Mike Topp
Hand turned from Lilac / High gloss chrome plated finish
Easy to replace standard Parker type refill available at most stationers

What’s Included with your Pencil Purchase

Includes the handcrafted pen in the pictures shown above
Includes velvet protective pen sleeve
Includes Certificate of Authenticity

Additional Information on Handcrafted Pens & Pencils

All of the pens on The Forest At Your Fingertips website are handmade and handcrafted on a lathe in my workshop
Each picture of a pen is the actual pen that you will receive
Most products will ship within 48 hours
Each pen is unique, no two will ever be alike since they are handcrafted works of art
All pens are shipped in boxes, and packed carefully

Lilac Gunmetal Vertex Rollerball – 230501

spydasweb — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 15:23:02 +0000

The Vertex Roller Ball is particularly unusual in that the cap is magnetic. Fittings are made of striking hexagonal steel with a highly polished gunmetal plated finish.

To replace the Schneider RollerBall refill simply unscrew the hexagonal tip from the body.Ensure the spring at the top of the body tube is not lost during this process.

I really hope Ian likes it!

Handmade Pencil Product Details

Made in the Tamworth UK by Mike Topp
Hand turned from Lilac / High gloss gunmetal plated finish
Easy to replace standard Parker type refill available at most stationers

What’s Included with your Pencil Purchase

Includes the handcrafted pen in the pictures shown above
Includes velvet protective pen sleeve
Includes Certificate of Authenticity

Additional Information on Handcrafted Pens & Pencils

All of the pens on The Forest At Your Fingertips website are handmade and handcrafted on a lathe in my workshop
Each picture of a pen is the actual pen that you will receive
Most products will ship within 48 hours
Each pen is unique, no two will ever be alike since they are handcrafted works of art
All pens are shipped in boxes, and packed carefully

Ziricote Hardwood Fountain Pen – 806008

spydasweb — Wed, 27 Jun 2018 13:56:43 +0000

This pen has been created specially as a gift for a friend in Italy. He was a very successful kart racer in the 1980s finishing 3rd in the 135cc World Championships beating Formula 1 icon Ayrton Senna on the way. He now runs a high class furniture company in Milan.

The pen had been made from Zircote (pronounced zi·ri·co·te \ ˌzirəˈkōtā \) which has a very unique appearance, sometimes referred to as “spider-webbing” or “landscape” grain figure. The grain is straight to slightly interlocked with a medium to fine texture and a beautiful natural luster. It is quite a rare timber being found only in southern Mexico, Guatemala and Belize.Common uses for Zircote are: Furniture, veneer, cabinetry, gun-stocks, musical instruments (usually acoustic and electric guitars), and other small turned objects. Once the body was turned to size the surface was finished with several grades of abrasive finally using 1600grit. A coat of clear lacquer was then applied, allowed to dry and then de-nibbed with more 1600 grit. This process was repeated eight more times before the final coat was buffed with a micro-fibre cloth.

The thought process I had when designing the pen was that the wooden portion should represent Ruggero’s love of high quality furniture, whilst the highly polished chrome plate hexagonal components hinted at the engineering incorporated in the race cars and karts he so successfully competed in. The black & white chequered band was an obvious hint at his kart and car racing life.

As can be seen in the photographs, the hexagonal knib unit un-screws to reveal a screw suction pump to fill the ink reservoir. This reservoir assembly can be pulled away from the knib and replaced with a standard international type ink cartridge of any chosen colour ink.

Another unique design feature is that the pen top with its clip is removed simply by pulling away from the main body. It is held in place with a rare earth magnet so should not accidentaly come apart in normal use.

Handmade Pen Product Details

Made in the Tamworth UK by Mike Topp
Polished Ziricote hardwood body / Highly polished Chrome plated metal components
Impressive eyecatching pen – impress your friends!
Easy to replace ink cartidge – or use thge incorporated ink reservoir

What’s Included with your Pen Purchase

Includes the handcrafted fountain pen in the pictures shown above
Includes ink reservoir – ready to use
Includes Certificate of Authenticity

Additional Information on Handcrafted Pens

All of the pens on The Forest At Your Fingertips website are handmade and handcrafted on a lathe in my workshop
Most products will ship within 48 hours
Each pen is unique, no two will ever be alike since they are handcrafted works of art
All pens are shipped in boxes, and packed carefully

22ct Gold Vertex Carbon Fibre Pen 801002

spydasweb — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 20:51:44 +0000

This hexagonal shaped Vertex pen will make you feel like an engineer heading to the design office with a set of drawings. These elegant pens are made from real Carbon Fibre seamless tube to create that eye catching effect to sit alongside the polished metal fittings. The metal fittings are in a deep 22ct Gold plate to create a unique combination of refinement and industrial design.

The Vertex carbon fibre pen has a super smooth, quiet click mechanism. The pen comes with a black ‘Parker’ type refill installed. Replacements can be obtained from most good stationers.

A velvet sleeve is supplied for everyday protection

You’ll also receive a Certificate of Authenticity with each pen ordered.

Product dimensions are the size of the pen inside its box.

Handmade Pen Product Details

Made in the Tamworth UK by Mike Topp
Seamless Carbon Fibre Tube / Metalwork is finished in 22ct Gold plate finish
Impressive eyecatching pen – impress your friends!
Easy to replace ink cartidges – “Parker” Style Refill available at most stationers

What’s Included with your Ballpoint Pen Purchase

Includes the handcrafted carbon fibre pen in the pictures hown above
Includes black ink cartridge – ready to use
Includes velvet protective pen sleeve
Includes Certificate of Authenticity

Additional Information on Handcrafted Pens

All of the pens on The Forest At Your Fingertips website are handmade and handcrafted on a lathe in my workshop
Most products will ship within 48 hours
Each pen is unique, no two will ever be alike since they are handcrafted works of art
All pens are shipped in boxes, and packed carefully

Vertex Chrome & Carbon Fibre Pen 711025

spydasweb — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 14:55:49 +0000

The hexagonal shaped Vertex pen will make you feel like an engineer heading to the design office with a set of drawings. This elegant pen is made from real Carbon Fibre seamless tube to create that eye catching effect to sit between the polished chrome fittings creating a unique combination of refinement and industrial design.

The Vertex carbon fibre pen has a super smooth, quiet click mechanism. The pen comes with a black ‘Parker’ type refill installed. THis may be replaced by holding the carbon section and unscrewing the hexagonal tip. Replacements can be obtained from most good stationers.

A velvet sleeve is supplied for everyday protection

You’ll also receive a Certificate of Authenticity with each pen ordered.

Product dimensions are the size of the pen inside its box.

Handmade Pen Product Details

Made in the Tamworth UK by Mike Topp
Seamless Carbon Fibre Tube / Deep Chrome polished fittings
Impressive eyecatching pen – impress your friends!
Easy to replace ink refill – “Parker” Style Refill available at most stationers

What’s Included with your Ballpoint Pen Purchase

Includes the handcrafted carbon fibre pen in the pictures shown above
Includes black ink cartridge – ready to use
Includes velvet protective pen sleeve
Includes Certificate of Authenticity

Additional Information on Handcrafted Pens

All of the pens on The Forest At Your Fingertips website are handmade and handcrafted on a lathe in my workshop
Most products will ship within 48 hours
Each pen is unique, no two will ever be alike since they are handcrafted works of art
All pens are shipped in boxes, and packed carefully

Chrome Vertex Carbon Fibre Pen 610032

spydasweb — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 16:47:31 +0000

This hexagonal shaped Vertex pen will make you feel like an engineer heading to the design office with a set of drawings. These elegant pens are made from real Carbon Fibre seamless tube to create that eye catching effect to sit alongside the polished metal fittings. Three metal finishes are available: Gold, Chrome and Black Chrome. Each creating a unique combination of refinement and industrial design.

The Vertex carbon fibre pen has a super smooth, quiet click mechanism. The pen comes with a black ‘Parker’ type refill installed. Replacements can be obtained from most good stationers.

A velvet sleeve is supplied for everyday protection

You’ll also receive a Certificate of Authenticity with each pen ordered.

Product dimensions are the size of the pen inside its box.

Handmade Pen Product Details

Made in the Tamworth UK by Mike Topp
Seamless Carbon Fibre Tube / Choice of highly polished coatings: Deep Chrome, 22ct Gold plate, or the unusual Black Chrome finish
Impressive eyecatching pen – impress your friends!
Easy to replace ink cartidges – “Parker” Style Refill available at most stationers

What’s Included with your Ballpoint Pen Purchase

Includes the handcrafted carbon fibre pen in the pictures hown above
Includes black ink cartridge – ready to use
Includes velvet protective pen sleeve
Includes Certificate of Authenticity

Additional Information on Handcrafted Pens

All of the pens on The Forest At Your Fingertips website are handmade and handcrafted on a lathe in my workshop
Most products will ship within 48 hours
Each pen is unique, no two will ever be alike since they are handcrafted works of art
All pens are shipped in boxes, and packed carefully

22ct Gold Vertex Carbon Fibre Pen 611041

spydasweb — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 21:56:55 +0000

The Vertex carbon fibre pen has a super smooth, quiet click mechanism. The pen comes with a black ‘Parker’ type refill installed. Replacements can be obtained from most good stationers.

A velvet sleeve is supplied for everyday protection

You’ll also receive a Certificate of Authenticity with each pen ordered.

Product dimensions are the size of the pen inside its box.

Handmade Pen Product Details

Made in the Tamworth UK by Mike Topp
Seamless Carbon Fibre Tube / Metalwork is finished in 22ct Gold plate finish
Impressive eyecatching pen – impress your friends!
Easy to replace ink cartidges – “Parker” Style Refill available at most stationers

What’s Included with your Ballpoint Pen Purchase

Includes the handcrafted carbon fibre pen in the pictures hown above
Includes black ink cartridge – ready to use
Includes velvet protective pen sleeve
Includes Certificate of Authenticity

Additional Information on Handcrafted Pens

All of the pens on The Forest At Your Fingertips website are handmade and handcrafted on a lathe in my workshop
Most products will ship within 48 hours
Each pen is unique, no two will ever be alike since they are handcrafted works of art
All pens are shipped in boxes, and packed carefully

Black Chrome Vertex Carbon Fibre Pen 50868

spydasweb — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 16:37:18 +0000

This hexagonal shaped Vertex pen will make you feel like an engineer heading to the design office with a set of drawings. These elegant pens are made from real Carbon Fibre seamless tube to create that eye catching effect to sit alongside the polished metal fittings. The metal fittings are in a deep Black Chrome to create a unique combination of refinement and industrial design.

The Vertex carbon fibre pen has a super smooth, quiet click mechanism. The pen comes with a black ‘Parker’ type refill installed. Replacements can be obtained from most good stationers.

A velvet sleeve is supplied for everyday protection

You’ll also receive a Certificate of Authenticity with each pen ordered.

Product dimensions are the size of the pen inside its box.

Handmade Pen Product Details

Made in the Tamworth UK by Mike Topp
Seamless Carbon Fibre Tube / Metalwork is finished in the unusual Black Chrome finish
Impressive eyecatching pen – impress your friends!
Easy to replace ink cartidges – “Parker” Style Refill available at most stationers

What’s Included with your Ballpoint Pen Purchase

Includes the handcrafted carbon fibre pen in the pictures hown above
Includes black ink cartridge – ready to use
Includes velvet protective pen sleeve
Includes Certificate of Authenticity

Additional Information on Handcrafted Pens

All of the pens on The Forest At Your Fingertips website are handmade and handcrafted on a lathe in my workshop
Most products will ship within 48 hours
Each pen is unique, no two will ever be alike since they are handcrafted works of art
All pens are shipped in boxes, and packed carefully

Vertex Carbon Fibre Pen

spydasweb — Wed, 04 Feb 2015 15:32:27 +0000

This hexagonal shaped Vertex pen will make you feel like an engineer heading to the design office with a set of drawings. These elegant pens are made from real Carbon Fibre seamless tube to create that eye catching effect to sit alongside the polished metal fittings. Three metal finishes are available: Chrome or Black Chrome. Each creating a unique combination of refinement and industrial design. (Unfortunately 22ct Gold finish is no longer available)

The Vertex carbon fibre pen has a super smooth, quiet click mechanism. The pen comes with a black ‘Parker’ type refill installed. Replacements can be obtained from most good stationers.

A velvet sleeve is supplied for everyday protection

You’ll also receive a Certificate of Authenticity with each pen ordered.

Product dimensions are the size of the pen inside its box.

Handmade Pen Product Details

Made in the Tamworth UK by Mike Topp
Seamless Carbon Fibre Tube / Choice of highly polished coatings: Deep Chrome, or the unusual Black Chrome finish
Impressive eyecatching pen – impress your friends!
Easy to replace ink refill – “Parker” Style Refill available at most stationers

What’s Included with your Ballpoint Pen Purchase

Includes the handcrafted carbon fibre pen in the pictures shown above
Includes black ink cartridge – ready to use
Includes velvet protective pen sleeve
Includes Certificate of Authenticity

Additional Information on Handcrafted Pens

All of the pens on The Forest At Your Fingertips website are handmade and handcrafted on a lathe in my workshop
Most products will ship within 48 hours
Each pen is unique, no two will ever be alike since they are handcrafted works of art
All pens are shipped in boxes, and packed carefully