Slimline Ballpoint Pen Kits
SKU: DK-SLIM5-ST-BC
Slimline Ballpoint Pen Kits
Craft a timeless writing instrument with the Slimline Ballpoint Pen Kit. One of the most iconic pen turning projects ever designed, this kit features a sleek straight clip and slim center band — a clean, polished look that never goes out of style. Available in an exceptional range of platings, from everyday Chrome to the eye-catching Ti Prism. Whether you're gifting it or adding it to your own collection, the Slimline delivers a result that looks far more expensive than it is.
What makes the Slimline a perennial favorite is its approachable simplicity. It's widely regarded as the best starter kit in pen turning — the tooling is minimal, the assembly is straightforward, and the skills you build carry directly into every more complex kit you tackle next. Two identical brass tubes and a satisfying twist mechanism that extends and retracts the ballpoint tip. Endlessly giftable, endlessly satisfying to make.
Features
Classic silhouette: Slim straight barrel with a clean clip and center band — the design that defined a generation of pen turners.
Twist-action mechanism: Twist the two halves in opposite directions to smoothly extend or retract the ballpoint tip.
Cross-style refill included: Kit ships with a Cross® compatible ballpoint refill — ready to write right out of the box.
Two-piece barrel: Separate front and rear blanks let you mix grain orientation or combine different woods for a striking contrast.
Slim 7mm profile: Works with smaller blank stock (½" to ⅝" square), so it's ideal for showing off tightly figured or smaller exotic pieces.
18 plating options: From understated Satin Silver to bold Ti Prism — there's a finish for every style and every recipient.
Compact everyday carry: Finishes at approximately 5-1/8" — the perfect size to slip in a pocket or pen case.
Instructions
Tooling Requirements
Drill Bit: 7mm
Bushings: Slimline 01A Bushings
Mandrel: 7mm Pen Mandrel (PSI #PKM-7MM or equivalent)
Mix & Match:
Combine the Slimline Ballpoint Pen Kit with any other single pen kits to unlock the highest discount levels!
Kit Includes
Pen components (blank not included)
Brass tubes (1 set of 2)
Cross® style ballpoint refill (included)
Specifications
Style: Ballpoint (twist mechanism)
Design Detail: Sleek straight clip and slim center band
Blank Size: ½" × ½" to ⅝" × ⅝"
Drill Size: 7mm
Tube Length: 2-1/32" (× 2)
Finished Length: Approx. 5-1/8"
Refill Type: Cross® style ballpoint (included; replacements sold separately)
Why Turners Love This Kit
It's the kit that started it all — the Slimline is the most recommended beginner pen kit in the turning community, and for good reason.
The slim 7mm barrel lets smaller or more delicate blanks shine — great for offcuts, spalted pieces, or tightly figured exotics you don't want to waste on a bigger profile.
Two-piece assembly with no tricky spring mechanisms — just clean, confident pressing and a satisfying click when everything locks into place.
At around 5 inches finished, it's the ideal gift pen — elegant enough for a desk, slim enough for a shirt pocket, and made by hand.
Slimline Ballpoint Pen Kits
Craft a timeless writing instrument with the Slimline Ballpoint Pen Kit. One of the most iconic pen turning projects ever designed, this kit features a sleek straight clip and slim center band — a clean, polished look that never goes out of style. Available in an exceptional range of platings, from everyday Chrome to the eye-catching Ti Prism. Whether you're gifting it or adding it to your own collection, the Slimline delivers a result that looks far more expensive than it is.
What makes the Slimline a perennial favorite is its approachable simplicity. It's widely regarded as the best starter kit in pen turning — the tooling is minimal, the assembly is straightforward, and the skills you build carry directly into every more complex kit you tackle next. Two identical brass tubes and a satisfying twist mechanism that extends and retracts the ballpoint tip. Endlessly giftable, endlessly satisfying to make.
Features
Classic silhouette: Slim straight barrel with a clean clip and center band — the design that defined a generation of pen turners.
Twist-action mechanism: Twist the two halves in opposite directions to smoothly extend or retract the ballpoint tip.
Cross-style refill included: Kit ships with a Cross® compatible ballpoint refill — ready to write right out of the box.
Two-piece barrel: Separate front and rear blanks let you mix grain orientation or combine different woods for a striking contrast.
Slim 7mm profile: Works with smaller blank stock (½" to ⅝" square), so it's ideal for showing off tightly figured or smaller exotic pieces.
18 plating options: From understated Satin Silver to bold Ti Prism — there's a finish for every style and every recipient.
Compact everyday carry: Finishes at approximately 5-1/8" — the perfect size to slip in a pocket or pen case.
Instructions
Tooling Requirements
Drill Bit: 7mm
Bushings: Slimline 01A Bushings
Mandrel: 7mm Pen Mandrel (PSI #PKM-7MM or equivalent)
Mix & Match:
Combine the Slimline Ballpoint Pen Kit with any other single pen kits to unlock the highest discount levels!
Kit Includes
Pen components (blank not included)
Brass tubes (1 set of 2)
Cross® style ballpoint refill (included)
Specifications
Style: Ballpoint (twist mechanism)
Design Detail: Sleek straight clip and slim center band
Blank Size: ½" × ½" to ⅝" × ⅝"
Drill Size: 7mm
Tube Length: 2-1/32" (× 2)
Finished Length: Approx. 5-1/8"
Refill Type: Cross® style ballpoint (included; replacements sold separately)
Why Turners Love This Kit
It's the kit that started it all — the Slimline is the most recommended beginner pen kit in the turning community, and for good reason.
The slim 7mm barrel lets smaller or more delicate blanks shine — great for offcuts, spalted pieces, or tightly figured exotics you don't want to waste on a bigger profile.
Two-piece assembly with no tricky spring mechanisms — just clean, confident pressing and a satisfying click when everything locks into place.
At around 5 inches finished, it's the ideal gift pen — elegant enough for a desk, slim enough for a shirt pocket, and made by hand.