brownsfn2
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I had the fun of attending the Ohio Pen Show today. Met lots of great people and was able to see a lot of cool vintage pens and some made by very skilled turners. George (Texatdurango) was there and was gracious enough not to make too much fun of me with my fountain pen ignorance. Nice guy!
While there I was able to hold a $5500 fountain pen in my hand. I had no idea it was $5500 until the guy told me. It was a Gisi pen and they had a set there that were all Steampunk. They were really cool. Not really what I would call pen turning though. More like pen assembly or carving. All of them were really cool designs and if you really like Steampunk I could see how you would love to add it to your collection. I don't think you would write with them though. They were not really that comfortable to hold.
Seeing all of the really cool pens and designs really has me excited about trying new things. Maybe one day I will not be too embarrassed to have a table there.
Here are the pictures of the Gisi pens. They sell at Penopoly.com.
While there I was able to hold a $5500 fountain pen in my hand. I had no idea it was $5500 until the guy told me. It was a Gisi pen and they had a set there that were all Steampunk. They were really cool. Not really what I would call pen turning though. More like pen assembly or carving. All of them were really cool designs and if you really like Steampunk I could see how you would love to add it to your collection. I don't think you would write with them though. They were not really that comfortable to hold.
Seeing all of the really cool pens and designs really has me excited about trying new things. Maybe one day I will not be too embarrassed to have a table there.
Here are the pictures of the Gisi pens. They sell at Penopoly.com.