Monday 31 October 2016

Large Curvy Style Mocha Swirl Fountain Pen



So here is another one of my Curvy style fountain pens, but this time in the larger sizing.   Unlike my standard sizing, which is worked around a cap thread of 12.7mm (for a max grip diameter of 11.5mm), the larger sizing is worked around a cap thread of 14mm, allowing a grip diameter of 12.7mm max.  Whatever - it's a nice, big pen.



The request was to use one of Jonathon Brooks' nice Mocha Swirl blanks, which I have been wanting to use.  I can see the appeal - a very warm, welcoming colour combo.  Just have to be careful to avoid the temptation to eat it.





Thanks for looking!

Ken





Thursday 13 October 2016

Earth Shirt Pocket Fountain Pen


Hi all,

Here is my latest commission off the bench - using this very cool 'Ocean Lava' alumilite from Bear Tooth Woods.  But of course, like before, I'm going with 'Earth' resin, since the blues and greens remind me so much of the globe - water and green land...


This pen is done in my Shirt Pocket Fountain Pen style, a personal favourite for practicality.  The black trim was added to highlight the Earth resin.

The pen is fitted with a fine steel JoWo nib and is a cartridge/converter fill.


Thanks for looking,

Ken