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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

Vertex Ball Point Pen Chocolate Swirl & Gold 911004

spydasweb — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 21:24:01 +0000

I originally made a similar pen as a commision to go to Athens. I was pleasantly surprised how attractive the brown swirl body went with the gold fittings. I looks particularly sumptious!

During a comversation with a friend in American, he too said how much he liked the colour combinations and asked me to make a similar version as a gift for his wife.

The Vertex pen has a super smooth, quiet click mechanism. The pen comes with a black ‘Parker’ type refill installed.To change it one simply unscrews the tapered hexagonal tip to reveal the spring and refill 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.
The pen in the picture is the one you will receive.
If you are interested in multiple pens, please contact us. Since each pen is a unique work of art, exact duplicates are not possible but we will do our best to create duplicates of the pen, using the same wood and finish.

Handmade Pen Product Details

Made in the Tamworth UK by Mike Topp
Hand turned Chocolate Swirl Acrylic blank / Highly polished 22ct Gold fittings
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 pen in the pictures hown above
Includes 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
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

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 Ball Point Pen Chocolate Swirl & Gold – 711025

spydasweb — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 15:19:25 +0000

This unique pen came about following an enquiry from Athens. The specification was for 22ct gold plated fittings but with either a dark blue or brown acrylic body. Following email conversations the client decided on this chocolate swirl acrylic body. I must admit I wasnt sure about the choice of colour initially , but seeing the finished pen I think the finished pen looks very sumptuous and regal.

A velvet sleeve is supplied for everyday protection

Handmade Pen Product Details

Made in the Tamworth UK by Mike Topp
Hand turned Chocolate Swirl Acrylic blank / Highly polished 22ct Gold fittings
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 pen in the pictures hown above
Includes 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
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

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

Kingwood Chrome Vertex Pen 611044

spydasweb — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 16:30:31 +0000

This hexagonal shaped Vertex pen will make you feel like an engineer heading to the design office with a set of drawings.

I turned this elegant pen from a blank cut from the heartwood of a Brazilian Kingwood tree. Heartwood is a dark purplish or reddish brown with darker black streaks. Sapwood is a pale yellow. This wood provided a dark lustrous contrast against the polished deep chrome fittings. Its a perfect combination of refinement and industrial design.

Kingwood is considered a true rosewood in the Dalbergia genus, It is among the densest (and probably strongest) of all the rosewoods. There is very little mechanical data available on Kingwood, though given its weight, and its relation to other rosewoods, it’s likely to be extremely stiff, strong, and stable.

In terms of its history, Kingwood supposedly got its name from several French kings (Louis XIV and Louis XV) that preferred the wood in the use of fine furniture.

The Vertex 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

Handmade Pen Product Details

Made in the Tamworth UK by Mike Topp
Hand turned Brazilian Kingwood blank / Highly polished deep 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 pen in the pictures hown above
Includes 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
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

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

Miroku Walnut Chrome Vertex Pen

spydasweb — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 17:56:03 +0000

This hexagonal shaped Vertex pen will make you feel like an engineer heading to the design office with a set of drawings.

I turned this elegant pen from a blank cut from a damaged Miroku Grade V shotgun stock. Grade V stocks are made from the very highest quality Turkish Walnut featuring exquisite grain figuring. This one had been damaged in use and provided a dark lustrous contrast of the Walnut and the polished deep chrome fittings Its a perfect combination of refinement and industrial design.

The Vertex 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

Handmade Pen Product Details

Made in the Tamworth UK by Mike Topp
Hand turned Turkish Walnut from a Miroku grade 5 shotgun stock blank / Highly polished deep 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 pen in the pictures hown above
Includes 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
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