Ivory Statesman

[Sandsini]

I didn't do much turning this weekend, but I did manage to complete two commissions. This gentleman wanted a large ivory fountain pen so I spec'ed a Rhodium and Ti Gold Statesman in Alternate Ivory (from Exotic Blanks) and added a Bock nib. I think it turned out pretty nice. What do you think?

 

[Janster]

..that's a tough combination to beat! Well done.......Jan

 

[avbill]

Just beautiful!

 

[BSea]

There's just something about a solid white (or black) pen. Simple elegance.

 

[Rodnall]

Very nice! What was the material like? Brittle or very soft?

 

[Marko50]

Eye popper!

You nailed it Eric. Simple elegance!

 

[Sandsini]

Very nice! What was the material like? Brittle or very soft?

I had to be rather careful with it. I suffered my first blowout drilling it, so after that I went very slow and kept the blank cool. The blowout was major but thankfully I had enough material to try it again.

Plus the material had some very subtle (not really visible in the photos) graining, like real ivory, so it is really elegant. I will most definately use it again.

 

[Dalepenkala]

Sweeeeeeeeet!

 

[PlutoPens]

Simply great work! Mind telling me where you got the blank?

 

[wyone]

very nice

 

[Jim15]

That is very classy.

 

[Two Hair]

Nice!!!!!!! Well done

 

[Sandsini]

Simply great work! Mind telling me where you got the blank?

Exotic Blanks.

 

[OZturner]

Glorious Pen, Eric.
Fantastic Blank, and a Devine Kit.
Excellent Fit and Finish, as usual.
Congratulations,
Brian.

 

[ClutchCargo]

Truly beautiful - a class act. Thank you for sharing.

 

[mikespenturningz]

That is just plain classy. Very nice.

 

[Ironwood]

Excellent!!!

 

[tgsean]

Excellent pen, great fit and finish. Real classy looking. Well done mate