Headwind ballpoint pen kit by Beaufort black chrome

Headwind ballpoint pen kit by Beaufort

Create a sleek, modern writing instrument with the Headwind ballpoint pen kit by Beaufort. Engineered for reliability, smooth operation, and long-term performance, the Headwind features a finial-mounted twist mechanism and clean metal accents, including knurling at both the nib and finial ends. This kit blends modern styling with Beaufort’s precise, dependable engineering. The smooth twist mechanism is mounted in the finial, creating a clean silhouette and balanced feel. The knurled accents give the pen a contemporary, textured look while improving grip.

What do I need to make this kit?

To make this kit, you will need the following (all sold separately):

• bushings HW-SOL-BP-BU
• 11/32 drill bit
• 11/32 pilot shaft
• Pen mandrel A / 7 mm

This is the same tooling required for the Solano kits. This is a woodworking turning project that requires turning, finishing, and assembly with woodworking equipment. You will not receive a finished pen. 

What refill does this kit use?

This pen uses a Parker-style ballpoint refill. Each kit includes a Beaufort Ink Parker-style ballpoint refill. 

Is this kit available as a pencil?

Yes. You can easily turn this pen kit into a pencil by swapping the ink refill for a Parker-style Forever pencil refill or a Beaufort convertible pencil refil (sold separately). No additional tooling is required — just install the pencil refill in place of the ink refill.

What blank size do I need?

A blank measuring 3/4" square × 5" long (19 mm x 19 mm x 127 mm) works well for Headwind kits.