The Big Wave

[Brooks803]

Here's a custom FP I've been working on and off for the past several weeks. Just had to many other things on my plate to get it done in one day. I was going for an ocean look when I cast the blank and I have to say I'm really happy with the outcome. I hope you all like it as much as I do. The blank is alumilite and I used a polished steel Schmidt nib. I also left the finish matte on purpose.

 

[vanngo5d]

Great job, love the blue with the ocean wave look, What size is it ( threads)
If I did one that looked like the ocean that I see around here it would just be dirty brown. ( The Galveston Gulf)

 

[Janster]

You nailed it. An Ocean wave for sure. Geat job!. Be well...................Jan

 

[ElMostro]

Very classy.
Eugene

 

[BSea]

That is absolutely beautiful. And I'd have said that even if it wasn't an ocean blank. Looks like sea foam on a dark night. It looks like a dark blue section, or are my eyes playing tricks. Either way, that is so cool!

 

[MikeL]

Very, very cool!

 

[Jim15]

Awesome pen.

 

[mikespenturningz]

Oh wow that blank is just incredible. Great pen.

 

[longbeard]

Hey, can i call in that favor? JK :biggrin::biggrin:
That thing is amazing

 

[Dalepenkala]

Gorgeous pen Jonathon! I love the way the different shades of blues just flow thru the pen!
Great Job!

 

[PTownSubbie]

Man Jonathon....I think you should have called it the big cheese.:tongue::biggrin:

NJGP! LOL!:biggrin:

 

[Dustygoose]

Both blank and pen are stunning. I like the form a lot. The matte finish works well with it too.

 

[Twissy]

Really like the sea foam at the end!

 

[Robert111]

Reminds me of a Japanese print.

 

[LL Woodworks]

Beautiful blank.

 

[Tom T]

Really really nice. The sea it is for shore.

 

[MarkD]

Beautiful work Jonathon!

 

[wiset1]

Absolutely stunning brother, you've really captured something special on this cast. I love the dynamic contrast between the colors and like that the color doesn't get muddy in the transition. I'm always amazed and inspired by your work.

 

[BW Design Works]

Very nice Jonathon! I think you nailed the Ocean theme.

 

[Charlie_W]

Jonathon,
Wow Man! I am drooling on my keyboard!!!!!!!

 

[Dalecamino]

Looks great Jonathon.

 

[Brooks803]

Great job, love the blue with the ocean wave look, What size is it ( threads)
If I did one that looked like the ocean that I see around here it would just be dirty brown. ( The Galveston Gulf)

The threads are 12mm triple start cap/body and 10mm for the front section and cap finial.

That is absolutely beautiful. And I'd have said that even if it wasn't an ocean blank. Looks like sea foam on a dark night. It looks like a dark blue section, or are my eyes playing tricks. Either way, that is so cool!

Thanks Bob! I know you're a bit partial to the look :wink: The section is playing tricks on you. It's black ebonite, but now that you mentioned a dark blue I think I might have to cast a blank to redo the section like that.

Reminds me of a Japanese print.

How coincidental! I was kinda going off a similar print: http://uploads4.wikipaintings.org/images/katsushika-hokusai/a-colored-version-of-the-big-wave.jpg That's why I used the title for the post

Absolutely stunning brother, you've really captured something special on this cast. I love the dynamic contrast between the colors and like that the color doesn't get muddy in the transition. I'm always amazed and inspired by your work.

Thanks Tim!

 

[skiprat]

I can't normally see photo-stuffit pics so I had to login on a different machine to see.:biggrin:
Well worth the effort!! It is stunning!!!:biggrin:

 

[Sataro]

Very nice pen! That ocean effect worked out perfect!!!

 

[thewishman]

Jonathan, that is an awesome pen! I think you may be able to make blanks like that professionally.:biggrin:

 

[Brooks803]

I can't normally see photo-stuffit pics so I had to login on a different machine to see.:biggrin:
Well worth the effort!! It is stunning!!!:biggrin:

I'm glad you got a chance to see it Steven, and thank you! I'll try and remember to upload pics to the site along with posting the IMG code.

Jonathan, that is an awesome pen! I think you may be able to make blanks like that professionally.:biggrin:

Thanks Chris! Ya think I've got a shot at going Pro? :wink::biggrin:

 

[BSea]

Reminds me of a Japanese print.

How coincidental! I was kinda going off a similar print: http://uploads4.wikipaintings.org/images/katsushika-hokusai/a-colored-version-of-the-big-wave.jpg That's why I used the title for the post

I wouldn't be surprised if the artist was the same for both pictures. And until I started to compare them, I didn't notice the rabbits or what looks like birds(not the ones in the sky), faces, people, all kinds of things in the waves of yours Jonathon.

 

[cnirenberg]

Jonathon,
I love the matte finish on this pen. The shiny is nice but I think I wouldn't want it on this one. Very cool, and I agree that you nailed the ocean waves on the blank.

 

[edicehouse]

I have 2 stances on the blank.
1. I can see that blank being very popular and selling very well.
2. However, I personally don't care for the blank, for me it just seems unbalanced. I understand what you were going for, and you achieved it.

Don't get me wrong if I had a few of these, I would most definatly make them, and probably sell them, but my taste I am on the fence about it.

The actual pen style is stunning of course.

 

[bluwolf]

I love the blank and the shape is very nice and clean.

Mike

 

[CrimsonKeel]

Id buy one of those blanks in a second. probably more than one as id want one for myself too. great job

 

[Brooks803]

Jonathon,
I love the matte finish on this pen. The shiny is nice but I think I wouldn't want it on this one. Very cool, and I agree that you nailed the ocean waves on the blank.

Thanks Cris! I agree. Sometimes the shine takes more away than it adds.

I have 2 stances on the blank.
1. I can see that blank being very popular and selling very well.
2. However, I personally don't care for the blank, for me it just seems unbalanced. I understand what you were going for, and you achieved it.

Don't get me wrong if I had a few of these, I would most definatly make them, and probably sell them, but my taste I am on the fence about it.

The actual pen style is stunning of course.

Thanks for being honest Ed. :biggrin:

 

[edicehouse]

Jonathon,
I love the matte finish on this pen. The shiny is nice but I think I wouldn't want it on this one. Very cool, and I agree that you nailed the ocean waves on the blank.

Thanks Cris! I agree. Sometimes the shine takes more away than it adds.

I have 2 stances on the blank.
1. I can see that blank being very popular and selling very well.
2. However, I personally don't care for the blank, for me it just seems unbalanced. I understand what you were going for, and you achieved it.

Don't get me wrong if I had a few of these, I would most definatly make them, and probably sell them, but my taste I am on the fence about it.

The actual pen style is stunning of course.

Thanks for being honest Ed. :biggrin:

LOL, I guess it's like cars. I do not care for the Corvette, I respect them and can see why people do, it's just not my thing. I prefer Chargers, and many up here would scratch their head about someone liking Chargers more than Vets.

 

[Brooks803]

Jonathon,
I love the matte finish on this pen. The shiny is nice but I think I wouldn't want it on this one. Very cool, and I agree that you nailed the ocean waves on the blank.

Thanks Cris! I agree. Sometimes the shine takes more away than it adds.

I have 2 stances on the blank.
1. I can see that blank being very popular and selling very well.
2. However, I personally don't care for the blank, for me it just seems unbalanced. I understand what you were going for, and you achieved it.

Don't get me wrong if I had a few of these, I would most definatly make them, and probably sell them, but my taste I am on the fence about it.

The actual pen style is stunning of course.

Thanks for being honest Ed. :biggrin:

LOL, I guess it's like cars. I do not care for the Corvette, I respect them and can see why people do, it's just not my thing. I prefer Chargers, and many up here would scratch their head about someone liking Chargers more than Vets.

Unless it's a 50's model Vet I completely agree!

 

[edicehouse]

Late 60's early 70's Charger.......... /thread

 

[Sawdust46]

Beautiful. The colors are great and nice lines on the pen body and cap.

 

[Toni]

Wow!!! best description for this pen! WOW!

 

[SerenityWoodWorks]

Awesome....You need to take more time and make more pens, being to busy making blanks deprives us all of top notch pens to steal from your house. Just awesome brother!!

 

[vanthavv]

That looks amazing!!!

 

[timberbits]

Stunning looking pen.