Dip Pens

[DCBluesman]

A few new ones, since I'm sold out.

Thank you for looking and particularly to those who post comments.

 

[bitshird]

I think they look a bit klunky (is that a real word) but you sell a heck of a lot more pens than I do so,, I do like the next to last, it looks like Ebony and Sap wood, the turning work it outstanding,

 

[its_virgil]

Can't say that I like'em but taste is a personal thing and is not bebateable. Your workmanship and finish is top notch as usual, and hey, if they sell, even you don't have to lik'em. I make lots of pens I don't like but they sell. If I made just what I liked I would have cases full and probably never sell them. Keep up your excellent penmanship...making them...and I'm sure your writing penmanship is excellent also.
Do a good turn daily!
Don

Originally posted by DCBluesman

A few new ones, since I'm sold out.



Thank you for looking and particularly to those who post comments.

 

[RMB]

Very Nice, I like the variety of styles. Quick question: where do you get the nibs? how do you mount them?

 

[Proud_Poppa_of_2]

They're striking, Lou. My favorite is the second from the top. What wood is that? I'm equally curious about the species used for the other pens. Also, would you tell us something about the type of person who uses dip pens and the circumstances where they're used?

 

[DCBluesman]

Thank you each for your comments. The pens ARE klunky or funky or something, but they SELL that way. (Don't ask if I like 'em.) Dip pens are used by calligraphers, letterers, comic artists and other who do decorative writing and drawing. It's a huge hobby. I import both the 1/4" inserts and the nibs. I have a fairly large order due in at the end of the month at which time I will be offering some of the inserts and nibs at wholesale prices. Watch the MVV forum.

With the exception of the last pen, they are all ebony of one variety or another. Top to bottom:

Texas ebony heartwood
Texas ebony sapwood
Macassar ebony
Nigerian ebony with sapwood
And some strange burl that I got as a freebie from Chitswood last year.

 

[Tanner]

I think they're kind of cool looking! Each one has a personality of its own.

 

[Stevej72]

Lou, excellent craftsmanhip on all of them. I got some of your nibs and inserts a couple weeks ago, and now that I am done with my last order I plan to try a few.

 

[Mather323]

Thanks for all of your info on the pens, I look forward to placing an order!

 

[simomatra]

Nice work very well crafted

If that's what the customer wants then its TWTG

 

[Firefyter-emt]

Huh... interesting there Lou! I would not of that they would sell, but I see what you mean about the "artist flavor" that might just bring them in! That might be why I never sell any!!!

 

[Ligget]

Nice work Lou, not my taste either, but if they sell you must be doing something right!

 

[R2]

Interesting and well made collection![8D][]

 

[Tom McMillan]

I like them Lou!! The first one would be my favorite style. I'd like to try making some of those---hopefully, I'll get back to some pen making soon.

 

[Blind_Squirrel]

As usual, your workmanship and finish are top notch. The style is not to my liking.

 

[GaryMGg]

I haven't been online much but stuck my head in to say I like two of 'em and respect the quality of craftsmanship that went into making all of them. Fine finish work.
Glad they sell well.

 

[gerryr]

Like others, I'm not sure I like the shapes, but if they sell, what else matters? Really nice work.

 

[DCBluesman]

Thanks, again. When I first started selling dip pens I kept the traditional, straight line look and they sold modestly. When I made a couple of unusual shapes, they really took off. Many of the folks that use these pens are artsy types and I think (sometimes) the bizarre appeals to them. Of course, I still make the traditional shapes.

 

[marionquill]

Hmmm, I've wanted to make dip pens since I started making pens... Do you have to special order the nibs and whatnot or is there a resource to buy them online? I'll keep an eye out on the MVV too.

By the way, I like lighter color one []



Jason

 

[LEAP]

Cool looking, but I'm not cool or at least thats what my kids tell me.

 

[DCBluesman]

Jason - I have not found a US supplier of the inserts, so I import them. Nibs are a different story, You can get speedball nibs at art supply stores, Michael's, Hobby Lobby and online. I simply gather them altogether such they can be bought as complete units. And, Phil, I'm not cool either...or so my GRANDdaughter says, [8D]

 

[marionquill]

I'm glad you know where to get the inserts I can't wait to give them a shot!

Jason