what is ebonite and why is it used for pens? How does it feel? Why do ...
Sep 1, 2008 · Ebonite is a trade name for hard vulcanized, non flexible rubber. There are other trade names. It is brittle, "warm" to the touch (doesn't transfer heat well), takes a nice polish, and is fairly light.
Majohn P140 Introduced - China, Korea and Others (Far East, Asia)
May 17, 2025 · What looks like a demo version of the P139, same trims and nib but in a cigar shape is actually a bit bigger than the 139. The specs (below) show the P140 13mm longer, 2mm fatter, and …
Turning Ebonite - The International Association of Penturners
Oct 8, 2021 · You don't say which make of ebonite you are turning, and there are significant differences between manufacturers. Typically the German products (SEM, for example) are a little harder than …
Help Finding Info on Old Bowling Balls - BowlingBoards.com
Jul 24, 2019 · I thought that it might be useful to start a thread for people like myself, to ask around and try to get more information about some of their vintage or discontinued bowling balls. I have two of …
Jun Lai 900 in ebonite: photos - China, Korea and Others (Far East ...
Nov 14, 2024 · The ebonite version seems larger? It also appears they dropped the Greek Key engraving from the wide cap band and the tiny engraving from the narrow cap band. That’s a shame, …
What Exactly Is A "split" Ebonite Feed? - The Fountain Pen Network
May 28, 2015 · A cracked "Ebonite Split" feed. You will notice that the ebonite feeds have a groove that runs horizontally across the sloped smooth part of the feed near the end. On some ebonite feeds I …
Ebonite Feed Vs Plastic Feed - The Fountain Pen Network
Apr 6, 2012 · In an ebonite feed that is made by tooling is NOT possible to machne the same comes and this is why plastic feeds are superior. Do not forget that 60 years ago there were nearly NO air flights …
Ebonite Feeds - Fountain & Dip Pens - First Stop - The Fountain Pen …
Sep 26, 2008 · Ebonite, as I understand it, has to be milled to shape, wheras injection-molded plastic can be molded in just about any shape physically possible. I recall a post by Giovanni on Pentrace …
New for 2025 -- the first new Asvine model - China, Korea and Others ...
Jan 4, 2025 · Interesting material. Is that some sort of matte plastic, or is it ebonite? Neither. It’s stained wood that has been infused with a polymer to enhance its stability and reduce the risk of cracking, …
Ebonite feed vs Plastic feed - The Fountain Pen Network
Oct 3, 2022 · Ebonite feeds don't have this limitation, and while the designs might be simpler, they are also easier to modify and change. This means that you have a very real chance to tune or tweak …