MartinPens
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The October Issue (Volume 25, number6) of Pen World is really a wonderful and packed issue! I am always inspired by the creations throughout the pages. The articles are also top notch in this issue.
I was wondering what pens and articles were of interest to turners here on the forum?
It would be of interest to me to have a thread started as each issue comes out. I seem to get my issue a bit later than others here on the forum, but it increases the anticiaption.
If I had lots of money, I would be a high end pen collector - no doubt. It was only a couple years ago that I wrote with a fountain pen for the first time and I am absolutely hooked!! I carry one with me all the time and, being a journal person, I write my daily reflections/thoughts and observations about life with a fountain pen and brilliant blueberry ink!! It is one of life's simple pleasures.
So here are a few of the highlights of what caught my eye the first read through and I would be interested in hearing what has interested others.
I would so love to own a copy of "Fountain Pens of Japan" (pg 10) I believe it costs about $350 if one can find it, but that may be the collectors edition cost. I'm still looking. If you would like a peek into this fabulous book, then I found a link at http://andreaslambrou.com/FPOJ.htm that was captivating. In that short write up it also makes mention of the upcoming Los Angeles International Pen Show in February of 2013!!
pg 14 - The FABER-CASTELL luxurious ten piece limited edition pen. What I like most about it is how the solid gold body of the pen has a wood grain effect! That is brilliant. I'm wondering how that could be accomplished in a mold with Alumilite? Any takers on that idea? : )
pg 18 - The VISCONTI's Rembrandt calligraphy set. I got online and bought one of these right away. I have a customer that wants to get started in calligraphy and I have a mild interest in it as well. I don't care for the calligraphy pens that have to be constantly dipped. This set has piston converters, two nibs, ink, blotting paper and will give me a taste for calligraphy. I was able to find an orange one (my favorite color) for $195. They seem to be readily available in many colors from many sources including Amazon and eBay. I was able to get free expedited shipping through an eBay purchase. I'm sure someone will find a better price - and feel free to gloat and post your source!!
You can also try to win one of these sets - just visit "The Fountain Pen Network" and read the rules of entry.
(insert sad face here) I missed the San Francisco Pen Show, October 5-7 - but wouldn't it be fun to hop on a plane and make the Graz Pen Show in Austria on the 26th!
I will be checking out The Fountain Pen Shop in Monrovia, CA on Nov 9-10 for their 2012 Pen Fair. Anyone want to join me and car pool??
pg 27 - I really wouldn't mind having one of William Henry's Mammoth rollerball pens. I don't have $1,200- $2,000 set aside for such a pen. : ) Even better views of these pens on pg 114. Drool, drool...
pg 31 - This Phoenix Lacquer Art pen gives me a whole new idea on a pen design. This is one of the reasons I subscribe to Pen World. Ideas, ideas, ideas! I look forward to working this out and posting something in the near future on SOYP.
pg 41 - The Conklin. I see many pens on the forum from kitless/custom makers and wonder if they were inspired by the Conklin.
Article beginning on pg 43. A-Maz-ing. Tamara Stoneburner is my hero. If you're too cheap : ) to get a copy of Pen World - look her up on the internet. With handwriting becoming a dwindling activity - Tamara is an inspiring calligraphy artist. I don't know if she's planning on being at the L.A. Pen Show in Feb, but if she is I will definitely pay to have her write my name in copperplate script.
Article beginning on pg 50. I keep seeing articles on pens made with bamboo. Very fascinating. I was a little disappointed that they didn't show the pens very well at the end of the article on pg 56. It doesn't look like the natural bamboo features are maintained. Now on page 125 there is another series of pens from Ghilbli Studios which maintains the natural features of the bamboo. The cap of the pen is a holder and is, in itself, a finely crafted work of art.
pg 62 - Top left photo. I think this photo would be even better if the marketing director for La Gloria Cubana was holding one of my Cigar Illusion pens! : )
Beginning on page 66. - Pull-fillers. Huh, who knew. Being new to the fountain pen world, I didn't even know these existed. I always learn something new when reading through Pen World. I wonder when we are going to begin to see these on the forum? Anyone?
pg - 77 I wish I had the money to advertise!
A wonderful article on cleaning fountain pens beginning on pg 79. Time for me to get another bottle of "Perfect Pen Flush" from Mike and Linda!
If you want a little background on the founding of Pen World magazine, this is the issue for you. (There are others in this years' magazines which celebrate 25 years in various ways in each issue this year) Beginning on page 82 is a great article on PW founder Glen Bowen and PW's 25th Anniversary.
Pg 107 - I really want to have a Gisi Pen in my collection some day. I got to see some of his work at the last L.A. Pen Show. Very cool! Penporium.com is his site.
My last drool is over the Mayan Calendar Montegrappa Italia on the back inside cover. Wow. Basically I'm guilty of pen lust on this one. The cost?... It sells on Amazon.com for $7,800. I think the fountain pen version is even more. Heavy sigh...
That's enough rambling/reviewing from me.
If there are others on the forum who plan to attend the L.A. International Pen Show in February in 2013, I hope you will make yourself known. Perhaps we can all meet for coffee.
If you don't subscribe to Pen World magazine, it is my opinion that you are really missing out. An investment of $42 - $107 (three year) toward my creative thinking and stimulating articles and information is well worth the investment. (I have no affiliation with PW apart from being a subscriber.)
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I was wondering what pens and articles were of interest to turners here on the forum?
It would be of interest to me to have a thread started as each issue comes out. I seem to get my issue a bit later than others here on the forum, but it increases the anticiaption.
If I had lots of money, I would be a high end pen collector - no doubt. It was only a couple years ago that I wrote with a fountain pen for the first time and I am absolutely hooked!! I carry one with me all the time and, being a journal person, I write my daily reflections/thoughts and observations about life with a fountain pen and brilliant blueberry ink!! It is one of life's simple pleasures.
So here are a few of the highlights of what caught my eye the first read through and I would be interested in hearing what has interested others.
I would so love to own a copy of "Fountain Pens of Japan" (pg 10) I believe it costs about $350 if one can find it, but that may be the collectors edition cost. I'm still looking. If you would like a peek into this fabulous book, then I found a link at http://andreaslambrou.com/FPOJ.htm that was captivating. In that short write up it also makes mention of the upcoming Los Angeles International Pen Show in February of 2013!!
pg 14 - The FABER-CASTELL luxurious ten piece limited edition pen. What I like most about it is how the solid gold body of the pen has a wood grain effect! That is brilliant. I'm wondering how that could be accomplished in a mold with Alumilite? Any takers on that idea? : )
pg 18 - The VISCONTI's Rembrandt calligraphy set. I got online and bought one of these right away. I have a customer that wants to get started in calligraphy and I have a mild interest in it as well. I don't care for the calligraphy pens that have to be constantly dipped. This set has piston converters, two nibs, ink, blotting paper and will give me a taste for calligraphy. I was able to find an orange one (my favorite color) for $195. They seem to be readily available in many colors from many sources including Amazon and eBay. I was able to get free expedited shipping through an eBay purchase. I'm sure someone will find a better price - and feel free to gloat and post your source!!
You can also try to win one of these sets - just visit "The Fountain Pen Network" and read the rules of entry.
(insert sad face here) I missed the San Francisco Pen Show, October 5-7 - but wouldn't it be fun to hop on a plane and make the Graz Pen Show in Austria on the 26th!
I will be checking out The Fountain Pen Shop in Monrovia, CA on Nov 9-10 for their 2012 Pen Fair. Anyone want to join me and car pool??
pg 27 - I really wouldn't mind having one of William Henry's Mammoth rollerball pens. I don't have $1,200- $2,000 set aside for such a pen. : ) Even better views of these pens on pg 114. Drool, drool...
pg 31 - This Phoenix Lacquer Art pen gives me a whole new idea on a pen design. This is one of the reasons I subscribe to Pen World. Ideas, ideas, ideas! I look forward to working this out and posting something in the near future on SOYP.
pg 41 - The Conklin. I see many pens on the forum from kitless/custom makers and wonder if they were inspired by the Conklin.
Article beginning on pg 43. A-Maz-ing. Tamara Stoneburner is my hero. If you're too cheap : ) to get a copy of Pen World - look her up on the internet. With handwriting becoming a dwindling activity - Tamara is an inspiring calligraphy artist. I don't know if she's planning on being at the L.A. Pen Show in Feb, but if she is I will definitely pay to have her write my name in copperplate script.
Article beginning on pg 50. I keep seeing articles on pens made with bamboo. Very fascinating. I was a little disappointed that they didn't show the pens very well at the end of the article on pg 56. It doesn't look like the natural bamboo features are maintained. Now on page 125 there is another series of pens from Ghilbli Studios which maintains the natural features of the bamboo. The cap of the pen is a holder and is, in itself, a finely crafted work of art.
pg 62 - Top left photo. I think this photo would be even better if the marketing director for La Gloria Cubana was holding one of my Cigar Illusion pens! : )
Beginning on page 66. - Pull-fillers. Huh, who knew. Being new to the fountain pen world, I didn't even know these existed. I always learn something new when reading through Pen World. I wonder when we are going to begin to see these on the forum? Anyone?
pg - 77 I wish I had the money to advertise!
A wonderful article on cleaning fountain pens beginning on pg 79. Time for me to get another bottle of "Perfect Pen Flush" from Mike and Linda!
If you want a little background on the founding of Pen World magazine, this is the issue for you. (There are others in this years' magazines which celebrate 25 years in various ways in each issue this year) Beginning on page 82 is a great article on PW founder Glen Bowen and PW's 25th Anniversary.
Pg 107 - I really want to have a Gisi Pen in my collection some day. I got to see some of his work at the last L.A. Pen Show. Very cool! Penporium.com is his site.
My last drool is over the Mayan Calendar Montegrappa Italia on the back inside cover. Wow. Basically I'm guilty of pen lust on this one. The cost?... It sells on Amazon.com for $7,800. I think the fountain pen version is even more. Heavy sigh...
That's enough rambling/reviewing from me.
If there are others on the forum who plan to attend the L.A. International Pen Show in February in 2013, I hope you will make yourself known. Perhaps we can all meet for coffee.
If you don't subscribe to Pen World magazine, it is my opinion that you are really missing out. An investment of $42 - $107 (three year) toward my creative thinking and stimulating articles and information is well worth the investment. (I have no affiliation with PW apart from being a subscriber.)
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