Manu Propria Pens - Tame-Oshidashi-Nuri

[manupropria]

Oshidashi = Scroll Pattern, tame refers to the final transparent lacquer.
Scroll like pattern were applied with urushi lacquer and sprinkled with various metal, lacquer and mother of pearl powders, covered with red respectively black lacquer several times. After grinding flat and polished a number of transparent lacquer was applied and polished to mirror finish. It took 35 days to complete.

Two pairs of red and black "oshidashi-nuri" pens. A customer has ordered these pens for his teen children for Christmas. The gift will contain each a pen and ink, personalized letter paper, name cards and envelopes. A very cultivated family I would say. Better than the latest tablet and by the way not much more

Best,

Martin

 

[StephenM]

Absolutely incredible! I'm getting ready to venture into the world of kitless pens; what is the blank material?

 

[manupropria]

Thank you Stephen. It is worth to get away from these kits. To turn a pen is really not a miracle. The material I use is Ebonite hard rubber

 

[magpens]

Superb, Martin !!! . Every pen of yours is truly a delight ! . They must be a joy to hold and write with !

 

[Jim15]

Beautiful work.

 

[gtriever]

Outstanding, as always.

 

[leehljp]

Beautiful work! The Urushi finish is magnificent, as are all of yours!

Do you sell most of yours in Switzerland or in Japan?

 

[manupropria]

Thank you guys.
Hank Lee, Switzerland is the best market because it is where I can influence best. Japan is fine but I also have many customers from New Zealand over Hong Kong, USA to Singapore but it taks time bring up a new "brand"

 

[OZturner]

Magnificent Pens Martin.
Ideal Profiles and Proportions,
Outstanding Turning,
Glorious Application of the Finishing Elements.
Superb Craftsmanship.
Congratulations, on the Concept of Packaging, with the Inclusion of Ink, personalized letter paper, name cards and envelopes. Brilliant!
Mind Blowing Brilliant Craftsmanship, and Presentation.
Congratulations my Friend.
Brian.

 

[OLIVE WOOD]

Outstanding pens. Worth everyday of the 35 days. VERY NICR

 

[Woodchipper]

Excellent!