Manu Propria - Susutake Pocket Pen

[manupropria]

I would like to show you some bamboo pens I just have finished this afternoon.
Three bamboo and Ebonite pens. The Cap/Barrel made form Bamboo grown here in Switzerland.
The other parts made from Ebonite, both Bamboo and Ebonite treated with Urushi lacquer, a technique called "Fuki-Urushi".
Fuki-Urushi is rubbing urushi into the Ebonite and Bamboo surface and let it dry for 24 hours. This process was repeated 5 times to give the surface a soft feeling.
One version straight shape with ebonite end/top, one straight shape with natural bamboo end, the third with a natural bamboo piece. Gold plated brass fittings. Length closed 11.00 cm, capped 13.50 mm.

Best regards,

Martin

 

[Curly]

Superb work Martin. As a mortal I look up to you.

 

[Bob in SF]

Beauties!

 

[Charlie_W]

I never knew bamboo could look so elegant!
Great job!

 

[OZturner]

Spectacular Pens Martin,
Did you not Heat the Leaf Knot End of the Bamboo, to Blacken it, or is that as a result of your Finishes?
Great Work on the Gold Plating of the Brass Fittings.
Love the Design and Concept.
Congratulations,
Brian.

 

[manupropria]

Thank ou very much.
The Leaf Knot was originally darker than the rest and through "fuki-urushi" the colors have become darker