This hardware produces a ballpoint pen that uses an unusual mechanism resembling an automotive gearshift to advance and retract the ballpoint. Available in chrome and gunmetal finishes, the pen has a fluted design at the tip, with tire-tread patterns on two bands. It comes with black ink and takes Parker-style refills.

Requires a standard "A" mandrel, a bushing set, a 3/8" drill bit and a minimum 3/4" × 2 1/2" (19 x 57mm) pen blank, all sold separately. Because mishaps can occur during turning or assembly, we also offer brass replacement tubes.

• · See HERE for a list of all to do with pen making
• · See HERE for pen turning blanks
• · See HERE for pen making drills
• · See HERE for pen making mandrels
• · See HERE for pen mandrel spacer bushes
• · See HERE for pen/pencil refills
• · See HERE for spare pen making brass tubes

An example pen	P8452 - Chrome	P8453 - Gunmetal