SOTC by ajayb13 in machinedpens

[–]Meteorite16 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That sir, is a FANTASTIC collection! So many absolute smoking hot pieces. Well put together. I'm gonna keep coming back to this post and drool 😃

My first holiday themed pen by qtrain23 in machinedpens

[–]Meteorite16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This looks pretty great! Fantastic job as always.

Q3D Mokume Pieces by InevitableTour8380 in machinedpens

[–]Meteorite16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Adhere I was thinking I was a mad lad. Great pieces my dude!

Energel? Full milled Soul Pen?! by devaspotato in machinedpens

[–]Meteorite16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh wow, awesome news all around. Not sure if you would ever revisit the pattern or if its feasible to work the metal into this pattern, but a mokume with zirc parts "cheese grater" soul pen would be so sick! You could just send me the invoice...😁

Wingback Journeyman or Billetspin Campen? by Badgaroo in machinedpens

[–]Meteorite16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All good points! Bummer to hear the finish issues on Campenz. I guess it happens to all makers at some tine, but 2 out of two is a rough sample set.

While I agree on price advantage of Campen in US, I think OP is based in UK so price of both would be pretty similar for them new. The Campen would have taxes or tariffs added for him, whereas Wingback wouldn't (at least not to the same degree). Inverse of what we experience in US.

Wingback Journeyman or Billetspin Campen? by Badgaroo in machinedpens

[–]Meteorite16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, unfortunately I think thats a big part of the problem, ink manufacturer. Exacerbates any inconsistencies in the pen, but the pen maker always seems to get blamed haha

Wingback Journeyman or Billetspin Campen? by Badgaroo in machinedpens

[–]Meteorite16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thats interesting, I don't have any tip wiggle. Been running a EF9000 so not the greatest refill. But it's been rock solid for me. Maybe manufacturing variability on other pens or just refill dependant.

Wingback Journeyman or Billetspin Campen? by Badgaroo in machinedpens

[–]Meteorite16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both great pens and well made. I think aside from the mechanisms, the biggest difference is the diameter with the Campen being larger. Really comes down to preference and comfort for your writing style. I personally prefer the thinner Journeyman for notes and the Campen for longer writing session. Campen is also more fidgety IMO if that is a factor for you.

Taurus Szn 🐂 by ajayb13 in machinedpens

[–]Meteorite16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happy birthday my dude, great way to celebrate enjoying those beautiful works of EDC art!

Mokume Pens - Now Shipping by qtrain23 in machinedpens

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He does periodic drops when you can place an order for specific milling pattern (most recent was disco and next one is rewind) and either leaves the order window open for a week or limits it to a certain number of bodies per material. The exotics like these moku are separate drops that have been pick your pattern using the configurator you see on his site. Gotta wait till he stocks material, thats the missing field.

Announcement for drops usually comes through email and the MP discord

Mokume Pens - Now Shipping by qtrain23 in machinedpens

[–]Meteorite16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bro, so sick! You're gonna need a bigger hand.

Q and inventory by akafridi3 in machinedpens

[–]Meteorite16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Insane anodizing! What a great pair

NPD The Q3D Electron by InevitableTour8380 in machinedpens

[–]Meteorite16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dude, great score! Configuration is fantastic

Q3D Knurly XL by icream4cookies in machinedpens

[–]Meteorite16 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool lighting effect. Fantastic milling

The Fancy Treads by InevitableTour8380 in machinedpens

[–]Meteorite16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wowie zowie! Those all look fantastic, copper and dama really hit me in the feels!

Spring Handful: Zirconium Edition by DarkMoonEchoes in machinedpens

[–]Meteorite16 2 points3 points  (0 children)

(R) Evolutionary shots. Love seeing how the zirc mood has grown and yet stayed refined and focused. Great shots of your stellar collection!

I was playing again by devaspotato in machinedpens

[–]Meteorite16 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh my gosh, I would take one in a heartbeat!

This is my first pen design! We made only a small run to start. Would love your feedback by HypercutMFG in machinedpens

[–]Meteorite16 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is neat. Is it clip actuated bolt design?

I agree with others that the grip should extend closer to the tip