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Gentleman's Pen robed in Thuya Burr

Bob Ellis

Bob Ellis

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My first attempt at a Gentleman's fountain pen and the first time I have used thuya burr. The pen kit wasn't cheap, but I think it was worth the money.
 

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yorkshireman

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That's a belter Bob. The last thuya burr I turned one of the 'eyes' came out and I filled it with a mixture of powdered aluminium and ca
 
Bob Ellis

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Thanks for the positive comments guys. I am pretty pleased with it!

It might not be saleable, however, because the total cost of kit, bushes, drills and blanks came to £53.35. :shocking: I know that the bushes and drills are re-useable (although I doubt whether I will ever be able to afford to buy more than one or two more kits), but I reckon I would need to ask for between £50 and £60 for it at the craft fair I am attending in November and I doubt whether people will pay that much for it.

However, looking on the bright side, if it doesn't sell, I get to keep a lovely writing instrument!
 
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Bob love the pen superb blank why not go all out with the presentation, how you display that pen separately as a feature , put your best price on it it will have two effects show that you cater to everyone and you have another range of pens giving the public the choice.

Peter.
 
Jim

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These pens do sell Bob, so will this one .. It is well made and looks good .. :thumbs:

The wood looks more like Burr Elm than Thuya though .. :thinks:
 
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