Emperor Rollerball Pen Kits

Turn a pen that commands the room — the Emperor Rollerball Pen Kit is a large, bold writing instrument built for presence and permanence. Every accent is adorned with an intricate hand-carved pattern richly coated in Black Titanium — the cap finial, body finial, clip, center band, and accent rings on both ends. No two pens are quite alike; all casting is done by hand, with careful attention to fit and finish at every step before final polishing.

What makes the Emperor unmistakable is its scale and detail. This is a full-size pen that needs a full-size blank — a minimum of 5" × 7/8" is strongly recommended to give the hardware room to breathe. The ergonomically shaped nib section is bold yet comfortable in hand, and a premium Schmidt 5888 Fine rollerball refill is included for smooth, reliable writing from the first stroke.

Features

• Hand-carved, hand-cast components — every detail inspected and hand polished before leaving the factory, making this kit truly one of a kind

• Black Titanium accents on the finials, clip, center band, and rings — a rich, dark finish that pairs beautifully with high-contrast blanks

• Ergonomic nib section — large and substantial in hand, shaped for confident, comfortable writing

• Schmidt 5888 Fine rollerball refill included — premium capless ceramic refill, ready to write right out of the box

• Convertible design — add the optional Emperor Fountain Section to create a matching fountain pen

• Shared tooling with the Oriental Dragon and Pharaoh Pen Kits — one bushing set works for all three

• Large, well-balanced pen — requires a blank of at least 5" × 7/8" for best results

Tooling Requirements

• Drill Bits: 15/32" & 37/64" (Reduced Shank) (imperial bits — check availability; both currently limited stock)

• Bushings: Bushings — Emperor (Full Size) / Oriental Dragon (set of 4)

Mix & Match:

Combine the Emperor Rollerball Pen Kit with any other single pen kits to unlock the highest discount levels!

Kit Includes

• Pen components (blank not included)

• Brass tube set

• Schmidt 5888 Fine rollerball refill (Black)

Specifications

• Style: Rollerball — non-postable cap

• Design Detail: Hand-carved Black Titanium accents, ergonomic nib section

• Blank Size: Minimum 5" × 7/8" (7/8" × 7/8" recommended)

• Drill Sizes: 15/32" (body) & 37/64" (cap)

• Tube Dimensions: Body — 2.266" length × .45" OD; Cap — 1.952" length × .570" OD

• Refill Type: Schmidt 5888 Fine Rollerball (included) — replacement refills available

Why Turners Love This Kit

• The hand-carved Black Titanium details are exactly what high-end pen buyers expect — this is a kit that commands a premium price at craft shows and gifts beautifully in a presentation box

• Its large format means your blank does the work — high-figure wood, dramatic acrylics, and stabilized exotics all have plenty of real estate to make a statement

• Shared tooling with the Oriental Dragon and Pharaoh means if you're already set up for those kits, you're ready to turn the Emperor with no additional investment

• The optional Emperor Fountain Section transforms the rollerball into a convertible fountain pen — one turned blank becomes two ways to write, and two products to sell