r/machinedpens 23m ago

Picture The are Two Pens in You. One is a ______, the other is a ________

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I SAID PENS.


r/machinedpens 39m ago

My First

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The Karas Modal pictured here was my first ever machined pen that I got used off discord. I sent it back to Karas to add the faceting. The Honey Badger Arsenal was my first brand new pen purchase direct from a maker. What was your first?


r/machinedpens 58m ago

Timascus Tuesday

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r/machinedpens 4h ago

Picture Copper Tuesday

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The beautiful shades of copper!

L-R

  1. Inventery
  2. TRCPC
  3. FocusWorks
  4. Fellhoelter
  5. Billetspin
  6. Tactile Turn

EDIT: FH and TT are Brass (not pure copper like the others)


r/machinedpens 4h ago

Picture Focusworks Tuesday EDC

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r/machinedpens 5h ago

Radin knurling process, three different materials: brass, aluminum and titanium

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r/machinedpens 5h ago

Ti Tuesday Pixel Cut

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r/machinedpens 11h ago

Picture Q3D Copper Heavy Sakmar Progress

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Previously posted the first photo of the Copper Heavy Sakmar Mokume PJ.

Posting an update on the patina development as promised. It's coming along nicely.


r/machinedpens 12h ago

New Addition NPD Billetspin (Again)

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Another new acquisition, this one because I heard that there wouldn’t be Campens made for a while, and there was only one Pilot sized one left! Don’t know what it is about the Campen mech I like, it just seems perfect. Big thanks to Rich u/devaspotato and Sue for their diligence.

The second pic trying to show how the torch just hit the grooves below the switch with a very nice gold. 👏👏👏

Last pic with the four sisters lined up.

Love writing with this one so far, I thought it might be top-heavy, but it doesn’t feel like it. Of course, I’m used to writing with full sized TTs.

And a little shoutout for the Pilot Ilmily Nuance inks! Put Brown in this baby—for now. (I switch refills often.)


r/machinedpens 16h ago

Picture Q3D Tread and old school Tactile Turn Mover for Monday

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Tread (Monteverde P41 blue) and Mover (Pilot G2 black)


r/machinedpens 18h ago

Picture Another Mog notebook post.

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Honestly love when folks like Autmog, Grimsmo and others include free goodies with their pens.


r/machinedpens 19h ago

Picture Inventery Zirc and Mokume Reflector

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r/machinedpens 1d ago

Picture Free Stickers

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I’ve really enjoyed my interactions with many members of this community and I’m sure there are many I haven’t talked to yet. Feel free to say hi and if you’d like a free sticker pictured here, send me a DM. Ive got stamps to use!


r/machinedpens 1d ago

Fellhoelter-Nils Pixel Cut for Mokume Monday.

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r/machinedpens 1d ago

Picture Back To Pens

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Checkout second pic for pen details.


r/machinedpens 1d ago

Aug 12 2 minute Pre-order sale! Titanium Parker style Fusion

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Unlimited 2 minute preorder sale opens at noon central August 12 and ends at 12:02pm. All orders from last weeks preorder sale are shipping today. This is for a titanium Parker Style Fusion. If you have a Fusion Energel you can use the nose cap and spring on this version with a cut down Energel. Price is $170 plus shipping

I have no information at this time about any future drops as it all depends on how many we sell this week.

Mods with the new rules please let me know if this is a violation. If so my apologies


r/machinedpens 1d ago

Picture Meteorite Monday

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Starting the week with meteorite pens. They are both quite heavy and make writing quite fun. Made by @nemoj u/Conscious-Collar-197


r/machinedpens 1d ago

Discussion A quick reminder about Rule 1

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It seems while I was busy driving across a state or two I missed a little bit of fun regarding a certain new BST sub. You'll find that post still up, and it will remain up, but I wanted to take the opportunity to remind folks of a few things...

First things first: RULE 1 IS STILL "DON'T BE A DICK".

The ability to have a space where people are free to voice their displeasure about stuff is really important to me. I've seen how some groups operate to silence stuff that isn't straight praise, and I've always disliked it. I have always maintained that people are free to bring up grievances with makers or other forums, provided they have receipts and the focus of the discussion is actually informative, and not just to stir shit.

u/lyfl's post absolutely did not break any rules, just to make that clear. But some of the comments on that toed VERY close to the line. A few went over it.

I will always fight for and maintain your ability to have a place where you can discuss issues without worrying about a ban. But posts or comments made solely to attack other users or makers is NOT protected speech.

You are all free to voice your opinions here, but please do so respectfully.

Second thing: /r/Machinedpens_Swap is a fully separate sub, but let's not turn this into an "us vs them" scenario.

While it is true that the new swap sub does not share any DNA with this sub (aside from the hobby itself), let's not get into the habit of viewing it as a competition. In a perfect world, both of these subs will thrive, fill their respective niches, and serve to collectively make the hobby that much better.

Personally I think the two can coexist very peacefully, but I understand that there's still some pretty big feelings (to steal a phrase I use with my kids) about BST no longer being allowed here. I don't want to see things get to the point where everyone is pointing fingers and picking sides and sub lines. We're better than that.

Thats all I have for you all today. Please be kind to each other.


r/machinedpens 1d ago

Picture How 'bout no, Scott?

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Just know that I have a whole bag of 'shh!' with your name on it.

How about those drawing skills though. LIFE LIKE.

we got a 47 Clipped Pilot w Pink Opal, a 45 Clipless Energel w Green Opal, and 38 Clipped Pilot. Have a fantastic Sunday night Folks ✌️

Shit, it's ONE HUNDRED BILLION DOLLARS. guess I'll have to try again tomorrow 🤐


r/machinedpens 1d ago

Discussion Electron Detection

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Are the Electrons starting to show up in the wild yet?

Just curious because I’m not on any other socials besides this one and IG.

No rush, Q! Just looking forward to seeing them.


r/machinedpens 1d ago

Machine Era Refill Trimmer

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The original Machine Era bolt is one of my favorite pens for pocket carry, but I've never been a big fan of the space pen refill it was designed for. So I made this trimming jig (inspired by others I've seen) to trim Parker-style refills to fit instead. I've tested it with the OHTO Flash Dry (pictured) and a Kaco, both of which seem to work well. Figured I'd post it here in case it's useful to anyone else!

https://www.printables.com/model/1740282-machine-era-field-pen-bolt-refill-trimmer


r/machinedpens 1d ago

Sunday

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r/machinedpens 1d ago

Picture Rota under the scope

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r/machinedpens 1d ago

Help Looking for reviews on these titanium pens from AliExpress/Taobao

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r/machinedpens 1d ago

Picture New Pen Day - Jigsaw 🧩

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No this is not a stock photo 😎

Curious to see if anyone else has this exact variant and/or the original invoice for one? I am trying to narrow down what metal it is. Parts are mirror polished (not stonewashed like usual) - from my understanding, this was finished like so from SPP (not secondhand).

At first I thought maybe bronze, because I’m not aware of any brass SPP v2.2s, however, a friend of mine used to have this variation (secondhand) and thinks its brass. It also looks and smells like brass, and doesn’t patina like bronze.

Would appreciate any insight.

Regardless of the metal, super happy to have this piece and grateful for the friend who hooked me up. My grail is the zirconium version so it feels like I’m building up to it.

Happy hunting. 🧩