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drgoretex
November 2nd, 2016, 10:21 PM
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd231/kcavers/Custom%20Pens/Custom%20Fountain%20Pens/Designer%20Fountain%20Pens/IMG_2464_zpseusfkbry.jpg

Hello folks,

Here is my latest 'Susutake' style bamboo fountain pen, and I think my favourite one so far.

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd231/kcavers/Custom%20Pens/Custom%20Fountain%20Pens/Designer%20Fountain%20Pens/IMG_2483_zpsv7bg2fcm.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd231/kcavers/Custom%20Pens/Custom%20Fountain%20Pens/Designer%20Fountain%20Pens/IMG_2471_zpsxyznpppk.jpg

OK, so technically, 'sustake' refers to bamboo darkened by smoke over many years, but hey - I don't have many years to work on a pen, nor a lot of smoke to apply to it. So instead, I use a technique adapted from my bamboo fly fishing rod making days, in which the cane (bamboo) is darkened and caramelized by the judicious use of flame. The process here involves several rounds of flame treatment, followed by sanding off and buffing the outer layer, and repeating. The final finish is not applied and treated until after the pen is mostly done.

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd231/kcavers/Custom%20Pens/Custom%20Fountain%20Pens/Designer%20Fountain%20Pens/IMG_2492_zpsqss0hq7a.jpg

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd231/kcavers/Custom%20Pens/Custom%20Fountain%20Pens/Designer%20Fountain%20Pens/IMG_2480_zpssh5q4qem.jpg

Another design cue from my cane fly rod making days, both the cap and the barrel have a wrap of garnet thread. The ruby end jewels are meant to match the thread wrap,

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd231/kcavers/Custom%20Pens/Custom%20Fountain%20Pens/Designer%20Fountain%20Pens/IMG_2496_zpsgfkxptl0.jpg

The nib on this pen is (in the pictures) a fine JoWo 18K nib, though I will be swapping it out for a juicy B nib which will be tested, tuned and smoothed for the new owner before shipping. The ink filling system is cartridge/converter.

Thanks for looking!

Ken

Empty_of_Clouds
November 2nd, 2016, 10:47 PM
That's another beauty, although the earlier ebony pen just edges it (personal preference). If I was still into pens... well, super job anyway!

Monkey
November 3rd, 2016, 01:51 AM
Oh I love that!

BayesianPrior
November 3rd, 2016, 03:00 AM
Gorgeous! I love the way the natural look of the bamboo shines through, and is complemented by the evidence of the skilled craftsman's work.

Sammyo
November 3rd, 2016, 05:01 AM
It's so beautiful... It's so pretty... The caramel; the smokey feeling; the ruby red; the beautifully positioned knot on the cap; the light circle above the knot is eye catching... Wonderful :)

KrazyIvan
November 3rd, 2016, 10:42 AM
I really like this pen. I also like how the cap has that natural stripe that makes it look like a clip.

usk15
November 3rd, 2016, 01:09 PM
Lovely pen, amazing craftsmanship!!!

robertjwarren
November 3rd, 2016, 07:42 PM
Beautiful work!


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gwgtaylor
November 3rd, 2016, 08:47 PM
Gorgeous pen. :-)


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Spoonage
December 26th, 2016, 04:01 AM
This pen is a stunner.

frmamede
December 26th, 2016, 04:35 AM
Wow! :jaw:

Awesome pen! Congrats! :applause:

lukitas
December 26th, 2016, 03:24 PM
Beautiful work.

VertOlive
December 26th, 2016, 10:17 PM
Just gorgeous. You are always outdoing yourself!