Each pen made by Nickel City Pens begins as a block of finely figured block of wood or synthetic, usually acrylic. |
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| After being measured and cut to length, each blank is drilled vertically to allow placement of a metal tube. This tube serves as the a support for the pen components |  |
| The drilled blanks are then aligned and placed on a lathe where they are "roughed" down to a cylindrical shape. |  |
| Once a cylindrical shape is formed, the blanks are fine-honed using various turning tools to their final shape. This is performed at 1,200-1,800 rpm's. Care must be taken at this stage to avoid damaging the blanks. |  |
| once the final shape is achieved, the blanks are wet and dry sanded to 800 grit. Following this, acrylic blanks and resin-impregnated woods are polished to 12.000 grit at 2,000-2,500 rpm's. |  |
| The final blanks are viewed under a magnifying lens to ensure a smooth, blemish free surface. |  |
| The pen is then assembled using components that are constructed of various materials including gold (14-22k), Rhodium, Platinum, and Titanium. The cost of the pen is significantly influenced by the selected components. |  |
| The finished pen is ready for immediate use. With proper care, each pen is expected to provide many years of quality writing. |  |