"Nouveau" to me

[elkhorn]

I just purchased 2 Nouveau Scepter fountain pen kits. Not sure if I like them any better than the Triton. What do you think?

This one is dressed in a purple dyed box elder burl.

C & C welcome.

 

[qquake]

I like it. I think the tapered upper body is distinctive. I'll be making a rollerball version for my nephew's wedding pen.

 

[elkhorn]

Thanks, Jim. I look forward to seeing a photo of your rollerball version.

 

[qquake]

It won't be for a while. His wedding isn't until May.

 

[liljohn1368]

Nice pen, elkhorn....

 

[mark james]

Your pens are beautiful!

But since you asked, I'm actually more of a fan for the triton. And my first preference is for the Jr. Anthony if using all components; and the Jr Gent series if making modifications.. I do prefer a more subtle set of components and the Nouveau is a bit much for me, and the overall profile just is not to my taste. Nothing wrong with the kit as it will have it's fans.

Now, I will qualify my comments by saying that I do not sell (ordinarily) my pens and do not need to pay attention to customer preferences. Your experiences may differ significantly.

But as I said, I love your pens!

 

[elkhorn]

JP, thanks for the compliment!

Mark, I bought these to try them and I agree with you. If I'm not making a high end pen, the triton is my normal go to kit. Thanks for the compliment on my pens!

 

[SteveG]

John, this pen is striking, with the intense color of the dyed box elder meeting the wide band of gold. Great choice! I have no problem selling any of the NS family of pens. The abundant use (or theme) of curves in the hardware design appeals to a certain group of buyers, and when you put that together with an eye-catching blank, it usually proves to be a winner. This one is. :good:

One observation on the kit itself: with the large concentration of mass at the finial end of the cap, the balance is a bit heavy at that end for writing with the cap posted. I am always wishing that a non-posting version were offered, but that wish has remained unfulfilled.

 

[zaqdesigns]

Very beautiful pen! I like the wood finish

 

[The Falcons Quill]

Your pen is beautiful.

I like the scepter, I have sold a few, I actually use the brown dyed box elder. I may have to try some of the other colors.

 

[elkhorn]

D.E., thanks for the compliment! I appreciate it.

Shane, thank you for the kind words. I'll have to see how this goes at the shows. If you try some different colors, please post them.