Manu Propria - Susutake Pocket Pen

[Manupropria]

I would like to show you some bamboo pens I just have finished this afternoon.
Three bamboo and Ebonite pens. The Cap/Barrel made form Bamboo grown here in Switzerland.
The other parts made from Ebonite, both Bamboo and Ebonite treated with Urushi lacquer, a technique called "Fuki-Urushi".
Fuki-Urushi is rubbing urushi into the Ebonite and Bamboo surface and let it dry for 24 hours. This process was repeated 5 times to give the surface a soft feeling.
One version straight shape with ebonite end/top, one straight shape with natural bamboo end, the third with a natural bamboo piece. Gold plated brass fittings. Length closed 11.00 cm, capped 13.50 mm.

Best regards,

Martin
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[NibsForScript]

Beautiful!

[aaronp]

That looks stunning. This is not just a pen anymore, it is a work of art.