Chittum burl fountain pen

[Fred Bruche]

Back in the shop after a low motivation spell and hot summer episode, finishing some fountain pens that were in various steps of finishing.
First off the basement is this one, Chittum burl and color harmonized with turquoise/teal epoxy (at least that was the original intent ).
The wood is very light, the one pen in that series that doesn't sink in water.



M13x0.8T and M10x1 as threads, Jowo#6 nib.
C&C welcome

The blank was cut from a live edge block, if anyone is interested in some live edge bit for casting let's talk

 

[Valleyboy]

Very nice job Fred. What finish do you use on the wood?
Cheers
Ash

 

[Fred Bruche]

Thanks Ash!
I started using GluBoost products for finishing a couple of years ago and never looked back, works great for me.

 

[mark james]

Beautiful artistry Fred. But, I cringed at the image of it floating in water; and those that sank.

 

[Fred Bruche]

Beautiful artistry Fred. But, I cringed at the image of it floating in water; and those that sank.

I use an ultrasonic cleaner to efficiently remove the gunk before final polishing (and after polishing), at that point the wood is protected by the finish on the outside and by the lining on the inside. That said it's a good way to test the waterproofing, makes me feel better knowing this if I ever sell some

 

[sorcerertd]

I was thinking not long ago that I had not seen you showing a new pen for a while. Glad you got motivated again. That's a beauty! I've had the lack of motivation off and on this year, too.

 

[Bryguy]

She's a beauty!

 

[wimkluck]

Made and finished nicely, but the color combination is not my cup of tea.

 

[TurnTheWorldAround]

Beautiful Pen and looking forward to doing my first Kitless Pen as soon as my Tap and Dies come in.