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  1. 2nd June 2013, 08:32 PM #1
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    Default My dream pen

    Any one know how to make a pen like this Caran d'Ache Horlogerie 1010 Silver-Rhodium Plated Fountain Pen - Caran d'Ache cheaper than $20,000.00
    I might have a go at something similar!!
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    Good luck with it. Looks like it would be a real challenge to replicate
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    I've seen that and several others of similar style advertised in "high end"magazines.

    Beautiful pens but the price!!!!

    Can't imagine how they would be made. Need to visit the factory!

    Our closest approximation would be a steampunk version of very thin watch gears
    cast in resin.
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    Quote Originally Posted by artme View Post
    I've seen that and several others of similar style advertised in "high end"magazines.

    Beautiful pens but the price!!!!

    Can't imagine how they would be made. Need to visit the factory!

    Our closest approximation would be a steampunk version of very thin watch gears
    cast in resin.
    yes i was thinking the same thing, I already have a few old watches that i might pull apart
    oh and found a video of it also here Caran d'Ache - A tribute to Fine Watchmaking - YouTube
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  6. 3rd June 2013, 09:06 AM #5
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    Now i know how it's done!!!

    Think I'll give it a go!!

    Love the cretinous comment about what it has to do with watches!!!

    BTW John (Gawdelpus ) has made a steampunk watch gear pen. Get in touch with him. Always a very helpful young chap.
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    If you can do it,you will probably get a job with Carans. Good luck - lot of effort in it.
    The Pen is mightier than the Sword

    www.artisanpens.com.au
    www.facebook.com/artisanpens.penmakers
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    A nice pen no doubt but it would more impressive if it told the time.
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    Might want to check out Brian and Mark Gisi. They make spectacular pens and a few are similar.
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    Ok how do i look at these peoples pens ? ive tryed to find there profiles and cant seem to find anything
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    Here you go, they are both members of the Penmakers Guild, father and son I believe.

    Pen Makers Guild

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    I go to the Penmakers Guild every now and again and browse the wealth of images there.

    I just Googled "Brian Gisi Pens" and "Mark Gisi Pens" in both Google and Google Images and got a lot of hits, should keep you busy for a while.
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    I just had a look at the 2 links you posted and im just going to give up making pens right now there is no way we can compete with that !!!!!!!!!!!
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    Default dream pen

    Quote Originally Posted by spankingpigeon View Post
    I just had a look at the 2 links you posted and im just going to give up making pens right now there is no way we can compete with that !!!!!!!!!!!
    I agree
    Will sell lathe and start gardening instead
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    I just showed my wife a picture of one of Mark Gisi's pens, she now thinks my pens are pathetic.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bendover1 View Post
    I just showed my wife a picture of one of Mark Gisi's pens, she now thinks my pens are pathetic.
    Big mistake
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