Art Deco Ballpoint Pen Kit

The Art Deco Ballpoint Pen Kit is a celebration of one of history’s most influential design movements — reimagined for the lathe. The components are meticulously cast, polished, and plated in Chrome & Gold Titanium Nitride, capturing the bold geometry and opulent finish that defined the Art Deco era in architecture, fashion, and the decorative arts. The clip is crowned with a genuine Swarovski crystal — a detail that elevates every blank you pair with it.

This is a single-tube, twist-mechanism ballpoint with clean lines and a satisfying heft. Originally designed by renowned pen maker David Broadwell — whose custom pens have appeared in Pen World International and Stylophiles magazine — the kit translates that collector-level aesthetic into a form turners of any skill level can build. A Parker-style refill is included.

Features

• Chrome & Gold Titanium Nitride plating — rich, durable dual-tone finish that captures the glamour of the Art Deco era

• Swarovski crystal accent — genuine crystal set into the clip for a jeweler’s-quality finishing touch

• Twist mechanism — smooth, reliable operation with Parker-style refill included

• Single-tube design — straightforward build with minimal parts and a clean, unified profile

• Designed by David Broadwell — renowned custom pen and knife maker with over 25 years of experience

• Available in 1 finish: Chrome & Gold Ti

Instructions

Art Deco Twist Pen Kits

Tooling Requirements

• Drill Bit: 3/8″ Imperial High Speed Steel

• Bushings: Bushings — Majestic Squire/Sceptre/Spartan/Nautical

Mix & Match:

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Kit Includes

• Pen components — tip assembly, tube, clip assembly, cap, coupler, refill spring (blank not included)

• Single brass tube

• Parker-style ballpoint refill (included)

Specifications

• Style: Ballpoint (twist)

• Mechanism: Twist

• Blank Size: ¾″ × ¾″ square stock, cut to tube length + 1⁄16″

• Drill Size: 3/8″ Imperial

• Overall Length: 5-1/4″

• Refill Type: Parker-style ballpoint (included) — compatible with Schmidt EasyFlow 9000 (sold separately)

• Finishes: Chrome & Gold Ti

Why Turners Love This Kit

• The Art Deco styling is unlike any other pen kit in the shop — the dual-tone chrome and gold hardware is instantly recognizable and consistently impresses

• The genuine Swarovski crystal on the clip makes this a go-to for gift builds — it looks like a $200 pen when paired with the right blank

• Single-tube construction keeps the build simple and the blank the star — burl, abalone, or dark acrylic all look spectacular against the gold hardware

• A kit with a story — David Broadwell’s design pedigree adds real character and conversation value to every pen you make