Antique Vortex Pen Stand - Quill & Pen Holder
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Give your desk a touch of old-world elegance with this fully parametric Antique Vortex Pen Stand. Inspired by classical writing instruments and ornate Victorian decor, this stand features spiraling organic ribs that flare outward from a tiered pedestal base — perfect for holding fountain pens, calligraphy quills, or any pen or pencil of your choice.
Every curve is mathematically generated in OpenSCAD, meaning you can dial in the exact look and fit you want — from a slim minimalist column to a dramatic wide-bellied vase silhouette.
✨ Key Features
- Spiraling vortex ribs twist elegantly from base to tip for a sculptural, antique aesthetic
- Tiered pedestal base provides stability and a refined, classical look
- Bellied flare profile gives the stand its characteristic organic shape
- Fully parametric — dial in the number of ribs, twist angle, flare, and shaft diameter to match any pen or style preference
- No supports required when printed upright
🎛️ Customization Guide
| Parameter | Description | Recommended Range |
|---|---|---|
| inner_diameter | Bore size for the pen/quill shaft — add 1–2 mm for comfortable fit | 10–20 mm |
| stand_height | Total height of the vortex column — taller looks better for feather quills | 60–100 mm |
| rib_count | Number of spiral ribs — more ribs = finer, lacier look | 10–16 |
| bottom_thickness | Rib thickness at the base — controls sturdiness | 2.5–5 mm |
| top_thickness | Rib thickness at the tip — thinner = more delicate | 0.8–2 mm |
| twist_angle | Degrees of spiral rotation — higher = more dramatic twist | 90–200 deg |
| flare_ratio | Controls the "belly" curve — 1.0 is straight, 2.5 is very wide | 1.2–2.5 |
| base_diameter | Outer diameter of the bottom plate | 35–60 mm |
| base_tiers | Number of stepped tiers on the pedestal | 2–5 |
🖨️ Printing Recommendations
Material:
- PLA — Easy to print, ideal for display pieces. Silk PLA in gold, bronze, or copper gives a stunning antique finish.
- PETG — Slightly more durable if you'll be placing/removing pens frequently.
- Resin — If you have an MSLA printer, resin will render the fine ribs with exceptional detail.
Settings:
- Layer Height: 0.12–0.16 mm (finer layers improve rib detail)
- Infill: 15–20% (the ribs are thin; infill mainly affects the base)
- Supports: None required (upright orientation)
- Walls/Perimeters: 3–4 (critical for thin ribs — more walls = stronger ribs)
- Print Speed: Slow down to 40–50 mm/s for cleaner rib surfaces
Orientation: Print upright (as designed). No brim typically needed, but a small brim can help on smaller base diameters.
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