Ever heard of an Olo...?

[redwd707]

...Me neither, but there's a picture of one on page 43 of the book Fountain Pens by Jonathan Steinberg. This is my interpretation of that pen. It's my 36th kitless pen, and my most complex as well, as I have never done a finial on the pen body before. "Astoria" chipped resin from Exoticblanks with black ebonite for the grip section, and body/cap finials. #5 m Bock nib, but I felt it needed a 2-tone nib, so I've got one on the way from Meisternibs.
There are a number of significant differences between this pen and the Olo I used for inspiration, but the point wasn't to copy that pen, just use it as a starting point. I'm very happy with where it went.
C&c more than welcome, and as always thanks for looking!

 

[bobjackson]

What a stellar looking pen. Great job.

 

[stonepecker]

Beautiful pen. Looks like a winner to me. I love the look of that blank.

 

[plantman]

...Me neither, but there's a picture of one on page 43 of the book Fountain Pens by Jonathan Steinberg. This is my interpretation of that pen. It's my 36th kitless pen, and my most complex as well, as I have never done a finial on the pen body before. "Astoria" chipped resin from Exoticblanks with black ebonite for the grip section, and body/cap finials. #5 m Bock nib, but I felt it needed a 2-tone nib, so I've got one on the way from Meisternibs.
There are a number of significant differences between this pen and the Olo I used for inspiration, but the point wasn't to copy that pen, just use it as a starting point. I'm very happy with where it went.
C&c more than welcome, and as always thanks for looking!

Yes, I have heard of Olo. Olo is a subbranch of the Aurora Pen Company in Italty. I have not seen the photo of the original pen as you discribed it, but have seen vintage pens like it for sale on the internet. It would have been made out of celluloid around the 1930s 1940s. Olos were not marketed in the usual channels such as stationary shops, but rather were sold in tabacco shops. Aurora was still making pens in 2010, and may still be making them today. Execellent craftsmanship on your pen!! Looks like a vintage pen from the era. Jim S

 

[redwd707]

Thanks for the kind words and for the information as well. Aurora I have heard of, and it's good to know the backstory on that particular line.

 

[SDB777]

We're going to need to get you a light tent with a solid background for your photo's....this is better then the bamboo(think eye moment being a distraction with the lines). Once the background material just becomes the background(if that makes sense), then the pen steps on and no longer has anything to compete against.

All that said.....

The design element for this turning is exceptionally executed! You seem to have an ability to add just the right 'thing' to an interpretation, to not make it look as though you were doing nothing but copying another individuals work.
Material used = A+(I've always like these type blanks for kitless work)




Scott (keep them coming) B

 

[OZturner]

Beautiful Lines, Profile and Proportions.
Superb Fit and Finish.
Congratulstions, John.
Brian.

 

[Band Saw Box]

Beautiful pen

 

[Fishinbo]

It looks fantastic, beautiful and interesting blank. Like the colors and great finish. Great work!

 

[plano_harry]

Definitely a beautiful pen. Classic look and great execution. Worthy of a better photo as Scott mentioned.