#704 Now Sold

Oak and 24ct Gold Plated Rollerball Pen




EUROPEAN OAK - Quercus robur

Usually straight-grained, the heartwood of European Oak varies in colour from light tan to brown. Quarter-sawn pieces show attractive flame figuring. The wood is fairly hard, heavy and dense, clean but with the occasional knot. European Oak is a beautiful timber and with an oil finish, the grain will turn a deep golden brown.

This particular piece of oak (probably English rather than European) is just a little bit special though. It was sourced from a wooden boat restoration yard, it is believed to be from one of the wooden horse drawn boats, but as it has been at the yard for some years the exact boat is unfortunately unknown.

Pen #704 was turned on 29th November 2016 at Cambrian Wharf in Birmingham.



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#703 Now Sold

Oak and Chrome Premium Twist Pen




EUROPEAN OAK - Quercus robur

Usually straight-grained, the heartwood of European Oak varies in colour from light tan to brown. Quarter-sawn pieces show attractive flame figuring. The wood is fairly hard, heavy and dense, clean but with the occasional knot. European Oak is a beautiful timber and with an oil finish, the grain will turn a deep golden brown.

This particular piece of oak (probably English rather than European) is just a little bit special though. It was sourced from a wooden boat restoration yard, it is believed to be from one of the wooden horse drawn boats, but as it has been at the yard for some years the exact boat is unfortunately unknown.

Pen #703 was turned on 29th November 2016 at Cambrian Wharf in Birmingham.





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#758 Now Sold

Purple and Chrome Fountain Pen




Whenever I start to make a pen from an acrylic blank I always remember the negative points. Acrylic turning is messy, I really try to clear every last scrap of it up; it can also be smelly; the sharp little chips get everywhere and it can blunt the turning chisels really quickly. By the time the pen shape is turned and I start the messier job of wet sanding through about fifteen different grades I'm usually trying to convince myself that maybe its better to just concentrate on turning wooden pens.

Then the final grades of sanding and polishing start to reveal something special and I really like acrylic again... until the next time.

Pen #758 was turned on 13th March 2017 at Alvechurch on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal.








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#757 Now Sold

Dark Green and Gun Metal Premium Twist Pen




Whenever I start to make a pen from an acrylic or resin blank I always remember the negative points. Acrylic turning is messy, I really try to clear every last scrap of it up; it can also be smelly; the sharp little chips get everywhere and it can blunt the turning chisels really quickly. By the time the pen shape is turned and I start the messier job of wet sanding through about fifteen different grades I'm usually trying to convince myself that maybe its better to just concentrate on turning wooden pens.

Then the final grades of sanding and polishing start to reveal something special and I really like acrylic again... until the next time.

This pen is a bit special though as we were lucky to be able to source a genuine stock of pen blanks from the now liquidated Conway Stewart pen factory. This is the same material used in all of their pens.

Pen #757 was turned on 13th March 2017 at Alvechurch on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal.










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#756 Now Sold

Purple and Gold Acrylic and 24ct Gold Plated Premium Twist Pen




Whenever I start to make a pen from an acrylic blank I always remember the negative points. Acrylic turning is messy, I really try to clear every last scrap of it up; it can also be smelly; the sharp little chips get everywhere and it can blunt the turning chisels really quickly. By the time the pen shape is turned and I start the messier job of wet sanding through about fifteen different grades I'm usually trying to convince myself that maybe its better to just concentrate on turning wooden pens.

Then the final grades of sanding and polishing start to reveal something special and I really like acrylic again... until the next time.

Pen #756 was turned on 13th March 2017 at Alvechurch on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal.








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#754 Now Sold

Purple and Chrome Premium Twist Pen




Whenever I start to make a pen from an acrylic or resin blank I always remember the negative points. Acrylic turning is messy, I really try to clear every last scrap of it up; it can also be smelly; the sharp little chips get everywhere and it can blunt the turning chisels really quickly. By the time the pen shape is turned and I start the messier job of wet sanding through about fifteen different grades I'm usually trying to convince myself that maybe its better to just concentrate on turning wooden pens.

Then the final grades of sanding and polishing start to reveal something special and I really like acrylic again... until the next time.

This pen is a bit special though as we were lucky to be able to source a genuine stock of pen blanks from the now liquidated Conway Stewart pen factory. This is the same material used in all of their pens.

Pen #754 was turned on 13th March 2017 at Alvechurch on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal.










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#753 Now Sold

NB Dane Elm and Gun Metal Premium Twist Pen

(A donation from the sale of this pen will be gifted to The Narrowboat Heritage Foundation, the Custodians of NB Dane)




EUROPEAN ELM - Ulmus procera

European Elm has is a light to medium brown, sometimes with a hint of red. With an oil finish, it can turn a beautiful golden brown colour. Unless, of course, it's been kept at the bottom of a canal for an awfully long time.

The rotten parts of these rebuilt boats are usually used to stoke the fires that steam the new planks for bending to the hull's shape.Luckily these pieces of elm were too important to burn and have been properly stored. I wasn't sure how deep the rot would have gone and how deep I would have to delve into this piece to find stable wood. The pens I make from historic boat materials have been thoroughly tested by me to make sure that they will give pleasurable daily use.

Narrowboat Dane was built by the Mersey Weaver and Ship Canal Carrying Company and used as part of their fleet. She was built in November 1946 and first registered on January the first 1947. Ade from A P Boatbuilding is currently restoring her on behalf of The Narrowboat Heritage Foundation, the work being done is re-bottomed with new chine planks, kelson, stem post and soon to receive two new bow planks, gunwales, decks, new back cabin and engine room. The pens that I will be making from Dane are all from a heavy lump of Elm bottom plate and a replaced side plank made of oak.





Pen #753 was turned on 10th March 2017 at Alvechurch on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal.







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#752 Now Sold

NB Dane Elm and Chrome/Gun Metal Premium Twist Pen

(A donation from the sale of this pen will be gifted to The Narrowboat Heritage Foundation, the Custodians of NB Dane)




EUROPEAN ELM - Ulmus procera

European Elm has is a light to medium brown, sometimes with a hint of red. With an oil finish, it can turn a beautiful golden brown colour. Unless, of course, it's been kept at the bottom of a canal for an awfully long time.

The rotten parts of these rebuilt boats are usually used to stoke the fires that steam the new planks for bending to the hull's shape.Luckily these pieces of elm were too important to burn and have been properly stored. I wasn't sure how deep the rot would have gone and how deep I would have to delve into this piece to find stable wood. The pens I make from historic boat materials have been thoroughly tested by me to make sure that they will give pleasurable daily use.

Narrowboat Dane was built by the Mersey Weaver and Ship Canal Carrying Company and used as part of their fleet. She was built in November 1946 and first registered on January the first 1947. Ade from A P Boatbuilding is currently restoring her on behalf of The Narrowboat Heritage Foundation, the work being done is re-bottomed with new chine planks, kelson, stem post and soon to receive two new bow planks, gunwales, decks, new back cabin and engine room. The pens that I will be making from Dane are all from a heavy lump of Elm bottom plate and a replaced side plank made of oak.





Pen #752 was turned on 10th March 2017 at Alvechurch on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal.







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#751 Now Sold

Oak and Gun Metal/Chrome Premium Twist Pen




EUROPEAN OAK - Quercus robur

Usually straight-grained, the heartwood of European Oak varies in colour from light tan to brown. Quarter-sawn pieces show attractive flame figuring. The wood is fairly hard, heavy and dense, clean but with the occasional knot. European Oak is a beautiful timber and with an oil finish, the grain will turn a deep golden brown.

This particular piece of oak (probably English rather than European) is just a little bit special though. It was sourced from a wooden boat restoration yard, it is believed to be from one of the wooden horse drawn boats, but as it has been at the yard for some years the exact boat is unfortunately unknown.

Pen #751 was turned on 10th March 2017 at Alvechurch on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal.










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#750 Now Sold

Silver Vintage Pen Rod and Gun Metal/Chrome Premium Twist Pen 




This unique material was sourced by two world renowned pen restorers back in the 1990's. 

The rod was made in the Le Mans area in France around 80 - 90 years ago.  The material is Cellulose Acetate and can be seen on some of the finest vintage fountain pens of the world including Conway Stewart, Mabie Todd and Watermans, to name a few.  Modern plastics don't come anywhere near to the depth of colour and warm feel of this material.

Pen #750 was turned on 10th March 2017 at Alvechurch on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal.








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