This Bocote Capstone pen was nice to turn because of the smooth lines of the shape. The character of the wood speaks for itself so there’s no need to add any flair. In fact, that’d probably take away from the natural beauty. The simplicity of this pen, letting the wood shine, is its charm.
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Unveiling the Allure: Algonquin Fountain Pen in Ocean Blue Curly Maple
Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of the Algonquin fountain pen in ocean blue stabilized Curly Maple. This video showcases the exquisite craftsmanship and mesmerizing chatoyance of this unique writing instrument.
Prepare to be captivated by the close-up details of the stunning ocean blue Curly Maple with its shimmering chatoyance effect, and the gleaming chrome hardware that complements the wood’s natural beauty.
This video is perfect for pen enthusiasts, fountain pen collectors, or anyone who appreciates the finer things. Let the Algonquin inspire your love for writing and the artistry behind exceptional writing instruments.
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In today’s video, I turn a Cigar pencil using Brown Mallee Burl wood and chrome hardware. This was a trickier one to turn. I found that the carbide chisels kept snagging. A couple of times, I stopped to fill some voids with CA. At the end, after it all came together, the click mechanism wasn’t working. After fiddling with it for a while, I figured out that the push rod(?) was slightly too short – I forgot to photograph the solution. Overall, however, I think this one turned out great. I love how this wood finishes, with the grain pattern becoming so prominent.
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In today’s video, I turn a slimline ballpoint pen using Redheart wood and titanium gold hardware. This is my first time turning Redheart and I quite enjoyed it. It felt softer, requiring a gentler touch. The colour of the wood is just stunning. For this pen, I opted for a friction finish, Shellewax, instead of a CA finish, because I wanted to preserve the feeling of this wood when holding the pen.
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In today’s video, I use Ebony and Birdseye Maple wood with gold hardware to turn a Baron fountain pen. The profile for this pen looks simple enough but it tested the steadiness of my hand. I like the contrast of the woods on the pen – it’s a satisfying imbalance. The finish is Shellawax, allowing for the Ebony to really come through.
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I’m so glad that it’s finally getting warm enough for me to start turning pens. Making boxes over the colder months was great. Pen turning, however, is at the heart of this endeavour and I’m really hoping to make something of it.
As it happens, today is the one-year anniversary of SANA Stationery & Gifts officially becoming a business. It’s a good day. So many exciting things to come.
