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drgoretex
June 10th, 2014, 03:22 PM
Some time back, I got a custom order for one of my 'Bamboo' style pens, but with a bit of a twist - the request was that it be made from Purpleheart wood, and that rather than simple recessed ends as I usually do with this style, that the ends be decorated with inlaid green jewels.

I must say that when I got this order, I thought 'no accounting for some people's taste' :) But, unusual requests are what custom is all about, so away I go.

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd231/kcavers/Custom%20Pens/Custom%20Fountain%20Pens/Designer%20Fountain%20Pens/IMG_9070_zpsea999e09.jpg

It seems I was wrong. As I put the combo together, I began to like it more and more, and now that it is done, I am rather taken by it. Of course, maybe that's just all the work that went into it, but still...

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd231/kcavers/Custom%20Pens/Custom%20Fountain%20Pens/Designer%20Fountain%20Pens/IMG_9073_zps87da153b.jpg
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd231/kcavers/Custom%20Pens/Custom%20Fountain%20Pens/Designer%20Fountain%20Pens/IMG_9077_zpsde72bf20.jpg

The pen is made of purpleheart wood, as noted above, and the end jewel inlays are of Arizona Jade Tru-Stone. The threads are cut into black acrylic inserts in the cap and barrel, and the grip section is also of black acrylic. The finish is done in polished CA.

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd231/kcavers/Custom%20Pens/Custom%20Fountain%20Pens/Designer%20Fountain%20Pens/IMG_9084_zps8c821644.jpg

One of the cool things about purpleheart is that when it is freshly cut or turned, it is a rather boring medium brown. But after exposure, it rapidly (over couple days) turns to a rich purple colour (which eventually turns to a rich dark brown months to years later with UV exposure).

Thanks for looking!

Ken

Jon Szanto
June 10th, 2014, 03:45 PM
You do such lovely work, Ken, and I always appreciate seeing your latest creations.

Lady Onogaro
June 10th, 2014, 04:14 PM
It's a very beautiful pen. I can see why you changed your mind about it.

Crazyorange
June 10th, 2014, 04:22 PM
Beautiful. Some body is lucky enough to have an amazing pen.

john
June 17th, 2014, 08:55 AM
Purple heart is looking great when it is fresh finished...after it turns brown which is not attractive anymore. So I gave up to build an electric guitar with purple heart years ago:)

trhall
June 19th, 2014, 04:25 AM
This truly is a great looking pen, Ken.

hammes40
August 17th, 2021, 07:29 AM
Some time back, I got a custom order for one of my 'Bamboo' style pens, but with a bit of a twist - the request was that it be made from Purpleheart wood, and that rather than simple recessed ends as I usually do with this style, that the ends be decorated with inlaid green jewels.

I must say that when I got this order, I thought 'no accounting for some people's taste' :) But, unusual requests are what custom is all about, so away I go.

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd231/kcavers/Custom%20Pens/Custom%20Fountain%20Pens/Designer%20Fountain%20Pens/IMG_9070_zpsea999e09.jpg

It seems I was wrong. As I put the combo together, I began to like it more and more, and now that it is done, I am rather taken by it. Of course, maybe that's just all the work that went into it, but still...

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd231/kcavers/Custom%20Pens/Custom%20Fountain%20Pens/Designer%20Fountain%20Pens/IMG_9073_zps87da153b.jpg
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd231/kcavers/Custom%20Pens/Custom%20Fountain%20Pens/Designer%20Fountain%20Pens/IMG_9077_zpsde72bf20.jpg

The pen is made of purpleheart wood, as noted above, and the end jewel inlays are of Arizona Jade Tru-Stone. The threads are cut into black acrylic inserts in the cap and barrel, and the grip section is also of black acrylic. The finish is done in polished CA.

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd231/kcavers/Custom%20Pens/Custom%20Fountain%20Pens/Designer%20Fountain%20Pens/IMG_9084_zps8c821644.jpg

One of the cool things about purpleheart is that when it is freshly cut or turned, (https://bamboo-en.com/purple-bamboo-seeds-purple-bamboo-plants-design-ideas-19-new-pics-2021/) it is a rather boring medium brown. But after exposure, it rapidly (over couple days) turns to a rich purple colour (which eventually turns to a rich dark brown months to years later with UV exposure).

Thanks for looking!

Ken

It looks awesome... I love this purple bamboo pen...

amk
August 17th, 2021, 10:14 AM
Would urushi stop the purpleheart turning brown so quickly?