mark james
IAP Collection, Curator
When I joined IAP in 2012 and began to read threads to get advice, hints and basic suggestions as a newbie there were a few members who I would click on their posts irregardless of the topic, as I had the probability to get a hidden nugget of experience and knowledge "free of charge." Curly was one of them, and remains to this day!
In the pre 2020 BASH PITH sign-up, I was paired up with Pete (Curly), and was beyond ecstatic. I have several pens from IAP members whom I greatly admire, and to add a pen from Pete would be a great thrill. And now it arrived!
The Amboyna Burl is beautiful and a timber that I have used, love, and feel is one of the "King Burls." The finish is perfect, and survived the transport from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada in perfect shape (I always worry when variations in temp/humidity may affect finishes, but no worries here).
A final treat: the kit is an Imperial, which I have admired from afar for many years - I never pulled the plug. I will probably turn a desk pen holder for this pen as it is deserving!
Thanks Pete.
In the pre 2020 BASH PITH sign-up, I was paired up with Pete (Curly), and was beyond ecstatic. I have several pens from IAP members whom I greatly admire, and to add a pen from Pete would be a great thrill. And now it arrived!
The Amboyna Burl is beautiful and a timber that I have used, love, and feel is one of the "King Burls." The finish is perfect, and survived the transport from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada in perfect shape (I always worry when variations in temp/humidity may affect finishes, but no worries here).
A final treat: the kit is an Imperial, which I have admired from afar for many years - I never pulled the plug. I will probably turn a desk pen holder for this pen as it is deserving!
Thanks Pete.