Manu Propria Pens - Desk Pen

[manupropria]

A experimental Desk Pen made from "Susutake" Bamboo and Ebonite, finished in "Fuki Urushi" technique.

Best regards,

Martin

 

[Alan Morrison]

Martin Excellent craftmanship ----Again.

Can you explain Susutake bamboo? Is that a species or variety of bamboo?
Alan

 

[mark james]

Looks... "creative" Martin . As always the artistry is exceptional. I'm not so sure on the concept, but that is what "experimental" is supposed to do, yield possible new designs, techniques and stretch boundaries.

 

[magpens]

That's cool, Martin !!!

 

[manupropria]

Thanks a lot. Luxury is being able just to do what you want.
SusuTake: Take = Bamboo, Susu means smoked.
Susutake is bamboo that hung over the stove in a traditional Japanese farm house and became dark by heat and smoke over decades or centuries.
Real susutake from farm houses are as good a not available anymore.
Today bamboo is smoked in a oven or just over a coal fire to achieve the same effect

 

[1080Wayne]

I like that holder design . Did you have to add weight to the base to counterbalance the pen ?

 

[FGarbrecht]

This is cool. Is this a dipping pen? Looks like the back of the barrel is open so curious if you've got a reservoir or convertor inside.

 

[Charlie_W]

I think your pen and holder are off the chart cool !!!
The fact that it doesn't conform to what most folks think a desk pen should look like is what makes it even more special. It catches one's eye and draws them in for a closer look.
The best part is that there is only one like this....anywhere .....and of course your craftsmanship and artistry are top notch.
Another winner in my book!

 

[manupropria]

Thank you very much.
It is not a dip pen, can be used with cartridge or converter.
The base is filled with metal parts such as screws and nuts and was filled with plaster