A New Pen for Me

[Sandsini]

I have been working on making closed end pens for a bit now and I have a few under my belt. This last weekend I made my first one in wood rather than the usual Pearls and MonoSwirls from Eugene (that I am addicted to!). I think it turned out okay and I am rewarding myself by adding it to my personal stash of Fountain Pens for work.

The body is Afzelia burl with contrasting bits in 5000 year old Bog Oak. I added a Bock nib as well. I hope you like it, the photos are quickies I took at my desk, nothing fancy.

The new Closed End pen weighs 34g vs. 70g for a Full Statesman FP which is pretty close in size.

 

[Sabaharr]

That is really sweet. Nice piece of wood there too. I might need to dig up some of that.

 

[Sandsini]

I updated the photos on the original post. I will need to remake the finial on this one, as it has a couple of issues.

 

[ABinBoston]

Did you make the metal insert that the cap screws onto, or is that a kit part?

 

[Sandsini]

Did you make the metal insert that the cap screws onto, or is that a kit part?

It's from an El Grande kit. From the kit I used the section, the section connector, tubes, the clip and finial receiver and insert.

 

[TurtleTom]

Much better than the normal El Grande. It looks Japanese inspired.

 

[mtassie]

I like that!!! Really nice job!