Sedona fountain pen - wedding gift

[duanechun]

I been looking at many posts regarding wedding pen gifts - it has been very helpful to read/see what others have done. The attached photo is a pair of Sedona fountain pens I finished this afternoon for my wedding gift. I made them from Macassar Ebony and Hawaiian Koa.

A question, have you found it necessary to provide written instructions on how to load the ink (pump & disposable) when giving fountain pens as gifts?

thanks,
duane

 

[Bill in Buena Park]

Duane, very nice set. When it comes to gifts, I only give fountain pens to those I know or have asked whether they use or have an interest in fountain pens. Otherwise, it would be best to include an instruction sheet on use and care, in my opinion.

 

[MTViper]

Duane, great job. Beautiful set. I love the Sedona kit for quality, feel, and appearance.
Steve

 

[duanechun]

Bill - thank you for input. I'm still new to pen turning and got caught up in the formal look of the fountain pen versus thinking through the mechanics of using. Will take your advice and include instructions (maybe even the parker youtube link as well!)

thanks,
duane

 

[duanechun]

Thank you Steve. I agree, I liked the look of the Sedona kit and found it well made, easy to assemble and reasonable in cost. I had also looked at the the Zen and Jr Statesmen kits.

duane

 

[OZturner]

Great pair of Pens Duane.
A fantastic Wedding Gift, that will be Well received.
Excellent Selection of the Sedona, and the Macassar Ebony and Hawaiian Koa.
Terrific Fit and Finish,
Congratulations.
Brian.

 

[vtgaryw]

Nice pens. I like the Sedona, especially the silver plated version.

Not to hijack the thread, but I've been thinking of handing out a "use and care" card" with fountain pens. Anyone have any good wording for such a thing?

Thanks,

Gary

Bill - thank you for input. I'm still new to pen turning and got caught up in the formal look of the fountain pen versus thinking through the mechanics of using. Will take your advice and include instructions (maybe even the parker youtube link as well!)

thanks,
duane

 

[mecompco]

Very nice! I always include a nice letter with my pens, whether it's a gift or a sale, explaining the operation, how to change the refill and if a FP, how to clean it and how to use the converter.

Regards,
Michael