u/PumpkinPrincePens

My shopify store has blocked sales to France of my diamond cast maker pens because they contain diamonds which are restricted for export to France.

Anyone else had any issues?

My shopify store has blocked sales to France of my diamond cast maker pens because they contain diamonds which are restricted for export to France.

Anyone else had any issues?

I'm contemplating the addition of a mini lathe for pen turning. I'm thinking that it will allow me to be more accurate when doing tenons for threading with taps and dies. Would a boring tool do the same thing on my existing wood lathe?

The next phase of my investigation is the mechanics of a pen.

Is it better to have a multi start thread for the barrel and cap giving less threads and less turns of the cap when putting on or removing?

Or a simple single thread which means more turns to add the cap but is better at preventing the cap from coming loose accidentally?

Does it make a difference to your decision when purchasing a pen?

Firstly, I'd like to thank everyone who took time to reply to my last question about prefered nibs. I gathered very good information.

In summary I need to offer a wide choice of nibs at the point of sale.

The next questions is about the body of a pen.

Which materials do you prefer and why?

Is your choice wood or resin or maybe ebonite?

Do like solid or multi coloured pens? Which colours?

Do you want a one of a kind unique pen or the same design in different finishes?

Do you want a clip?

Lots of question, I know.

Thanks again.

As a pen maker I always want to make pens that I love but the nib is your choice.

I'm trying to put together a favorites chart.

Is it #5 or #6 or other and then extra fine EF, Fine F, Medium M, Broad B or Extra Broad EB.

Thanks for your help ❤️