What to include with pen

[jdarragh]

OK-- this is my first post. I stumbled onto this forum about a month ago and have been guilty of "lurking" and getting ideas and techniques from all of you guys. I started turning about 6 weeks ago and have become completely addicted. I wanted to say thinks for this site and for the free sharing of ideas and information. I hope to have something to contribute someday as well. I suppose I have made about 30 pens to date. I have given most of them away as gifts to friends and family. My question is this--- I would like to know what you guys normally give with the pen like a business card or pamphlet that might tell something about the pen or process. Just looking for ideas. Thanks again!!!!

Joe

 

[keithkarl2007]

a lot of people definitely have a card with their contact details, a card on the material used and lately i seen a fellow pen turner showed us he has pen caring tips on the back of this descriptive card which in my opinion is a great idea. I've mixed feelings about our craft though. We turn one of a kind hand crafted pens and then get 20 or so descriptive cards for each unique piece of wood we use. I know it doesn't sound so bad but does that not make it seem they are being mass produced on a small scale. When people carry their pen are they always going to have this information at hand to describe to their friends what it is and how its made

 

[jdarragh]

Thanks for the ideas. I like the idea of the pen care instructions also included with a card. I personally do not think that a card with stock instructions would take away from the craftmanship of the pen. The nature and workmanship of the pen should speak for itself I would think.

 

[badger]

I put a business card in the box, as well as either a slip of paper on the source (recycled, FSC, or sustainable source) and the pen kit refill type so they can get another one when the ink runs out.

 

[randyrls]

Originally posted by jdarragh

My question is this--- I would like to know what you guys normally give with the pen like a business card or pamphlet that might tell something about the pen or process. Just looking for ideas. Thanks again!!!!

Joe

Joe; I include three cards! One has my information on it, one has material description, third has pen care, use, and refill replacement information.