Description
The pen tip features a fierce, intricately cast eagle head with the engraved words, “Ride Hard. Live Free” as a band above the eagle head. A true to life old school single cylinder engine adorns the pen end. A machined shock absorber sits beneath the engine while the engine’s straight exhaust pipes act as the pen clip. On the shock absorber you’ll find a super cool “kickstart” mechanism that replicates the kickstarter on the motorcycle. This mechanism functions the same way as my Bolt Action pens to smoothly advance and retract the refill.
The body of the pen is made from Olive Wood. A native of Europe and East Africa, Olive wood heartwood is a cream or yellowish brown, with darker brown or black contrasting streaks. Color tends to deepen with age. Olive is somtimes figured with curly or wavy grain, burl, or wild grain. It is often used for high-end furniture, veneer, turned objects, and small specialty wood items just like your pen!
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. At this point a Harley Davidson logo water slide transfer was made and placed on the pen body. After leaving to dry over night the pen body was given a light coating of Melamine spray to seal the transfer in place. This spray process was repeated eight more times before the final coat was buffed with a micro-fibre cloth.
To replace the ‘Parker’ style refill unscrew the Eagle head tip from the body. Replace the refill, position the spring carefully on the neck of the refill and screw the parts back together.
Handmade Pen Product Details
- Made in the Tamworth UK by Mike Topp
- Polished Olive wood body / Chrome plated metal components
- Impressive eye catching pen – impress your friends!
- Easy to replace Parker style Gel or std ballpoint refill
What’s Included with your Pen Purchase
- Includes the handcrafted pen in the pictures shown above
- Includes Genuine Parker Gel ink refill 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
Gary Carey –
Gifted a Harley Davidson pen , the attention to detail of the pen is excellent , as a big Harley Davidson fan I am made up with my pen and have displayed it in my cabinet . Amazing workmanship. Would highly recommend for a unique gift. Thanks Mike