Catelin Bakelite

[gerryr]

I managed to acquire four pieces of this stuff. Unfortunately the pieces had been cast with a hole through the center so it's a bit difficult to make a closed end. I still have two pieces left and haven't given up on the idea of a closed end. This one is a Statesman fountain pen that will have a good nib, probably 18K in it by the time I do my next show. I found this stuff to be harder on tools than anything else I've tried except some of the Tru Stone flavors.

 

[wdcav1952]

Damn, Gerry, that is the kind of pen and photo I aspire to!! Awesome work.

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

Ho! Hum! Another pen and picture by Mr. Rhodes that is just .......



Terrific, Beautiful, Magnificent. Awesome.

 

[DCBluesman]

Geez I hate when you do this! That is absolutely beautiful. pencil-thin shine line really demonstrates the third-dimensional beauty. Even with my glasses on, I can not see any jpeg artifacts. The reflection in the base is wonderfully subtle. If there is one nit to pick, it would be with your stand. The side is just deep enough to interrupt the flow of the pen's lines.

See? I can be petty when I'm jealous!

 

[laurie sullivan]

I have to agree with everyone else........need I say more.

Laurie

 

[ahoiberg]

looks nice gerry!

 

[PaulDoug]

They just don't get much prettier.

 

[BobBurt]

Man, that is a NICE pen

 

[ldb2000]

Superb !!!
I looked this word up in the dictionary :
su·perb

Audio Help/sʊˈpɜrb, sə-/Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[soo-purb, suh-]Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective
1.admirably fine or excellent; extremely good
2.

:biggrin:

 

[marcruby]

It seems like everyone of us who bought the Princess's bakelite had pretty much the same idea and reached for a statesman. Although, that pen definitely deserves bragging rights. Congrats on a very nicely executed pen.

 

[toolcrazy]

That is gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[BRobbins629]

That is a real looker. Beautiful blank, beautiful turning job, and beautiful photo.

 

[VisExp]

LOML just looked over my shoulder and exclaimed "Ooo! That's pretty!" :biggrin:

Gerry, that is a beautiful pen and a great photo! Great work!

 

[IPD_Mrs]

Geez I hate when you do this! That is absolutely beautiful. pencil-thin shine line really demonstrates the third-dimensional beauty. Even with my glasses on, I can not see any jpeg artifacts. The reflection in the base is wonderfully subtle. If there is one nit to pick, it would be with your stand. The side is just deep enough to interrupt the flow of the pen's lines.

See? I can be petty when I'm jealous!

I have to agree with Lou .. That stand is HIDEOUS and Really MUST GO...

Pick it up carefully ..
PEN AND ALL.....
Put it in a box and address it to ME...address following in private email...
SHIP to ME first thing Monday morning .. make it Overnight and insured!

There .. that should take care of the WHOLE problem! *innocent whistle*

Mrs. :wink:

 

[bitshird]

Gerry, you should really try making a less than perfect pen; and try taking a lousy picture, Please :mad-tongue:

 

[papaturner]

That is one awesome pen,anyone would be proud to be the owner/carrier of that beauty and I`m a wood man!