Barn oak

[jalbert]

Here is a pen I finished up, which was an order for a friend. The oak is from a 100+ year old barn, and is sentimental to my friend, as he was involved in a service project where he helped demolish the remaining barn structure, and built a new building (I think some type of community outreach associated with his church). He supplied me with a Bock titanium nib, and I made the clip from titanium, which I sandblasted to match the nib. For the liner of the cap and barrel, cap threads, finial, and grip, I poured a dark gray alumilite. I also made a little pen rest from the wood. Both the wood and pen rest are finished with oil, as my friend wanted a more natural look.
The pen is about 1/2 diameter at the cap threads, and approximately 5.25" capped.

 

[Charlie_W]

Awesome!!! I like the sandblasted finish and the natural oak look. The clip reminds me of a square nail.

 

[tgsponge1]

Very nice piece of handiwork!

Well Done

 

[jalbert]

Awesome!!! I like the sandblasted finish and the natural oak look. The clip reminds me of a square nail.

Funnily enough, the symbolism to the nail was something we were shooting for with the titanium and the gray resin

 

[Alan Morrison]

That is a great keep-sake.
Lovely pen, John.

 

[TonyL]

Work of art!

 

[magpens]

Very B*E*A*U*T*I*F*U*L pen, John !!!!!

Thanks for providing the details !!

 

[CjG78]

that is nothing short of spectacular!!!!!

 

[Ironwood]

You do some outstanding work John, and each pen you make is pretty special , but I would have to say that pen is probably my favourite .

 

[Dieseldoc]

Master at work.

 

[KenB259]

That is one gorgeous pen. Great job,I'm sure it will be treasured.

 

[MRDucks2]

I enjoy what salvaged wood so often reveals. I saw barn oak, clicked on it, looked at the photos and thought "huh, this guys work looks a lot like John Albert's". THEN I noticed it was yours. Quite Nice.

 

[Bryguy]

Beautiful work as always.

 

[wolf creek knives]

Very nice and I love the wood in the pen. Very special piece for your friend.

 

[Pierre---]

The flow line of section and barrel - including threads - are the best ones I ever saw. Congrats John!

 

[howsitwork]

Like the flow of the lines and the matt finish. So different to 5he usual high gloss and, if anything , more spectacular for that. Wonderful work

 

[mark james]

I really like that. I prefer wood over other materials, and this is extremely nice IMO. Well done.

 

[egnald]

Greetings - Isn't it cool how making something from sentimental wood makes you feel inside. There are a couple of notes and special Slimline pens on the shelf in my workshop that my two sons will find some day. I made them from a piece of oak that I salvaged from the highchair that they sat in 20 years ago. The pen you made is very nice indeed! - Dave

 

[KenB259]

Greetings - Isn't it cool how making something from sentimental wood makes you feel inside. There are a couple of notes and special Slimline pens on the shelf in my workshop that my two sons will find some day. I made them from a piece of oak that I salvaged from the highchair that they sat in 20 years ago. The pen you made is very nice indeed! - Dave

There will be tears when the day comes that those pens are found. They will become treasured items.


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