| Project by rikkor | posted 330 days ago | 445 views | 0 times favorited | 12 comments | ![]() |
![]() |
I was asked to make a fountain pen by a co-worker. He did not have a preference to what wood I used. He just wanted a fountain pen for a son-in-law that collects fountain pens. This is what I came up with for him. It is an El Grande kit, and the wood is Lignum Vitae. It has some interesting grain to it. It will darken to a greenish color over time.































12 comments so far
Woodhacker
home | projects | blog
1145 posts in 602 days
posted 330 days ago
Rikkor, he’ll love it. Nice job, I agree the grain is pretty cool.
Thanks for posting it.
-- Martin, Kansas
trifern
home | projects | blog
7890 posts in 646 days
posted 330 days ago
Gorgeous pen and wood. I have a couple of these on my Christmas list yet to make. I hope mine turn out as good as yours. Thanks for sharing, Rikkor.
-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.
rikkor
home | projects | blog
11338 posts in 753 days
posted 330 days ago
I am going to take that as high praise coming from you, Joe. I have been marveling at your work for some time.
Scott Bryan
home | projects | blog
20080 posts in 701 days
posted 330 days ago
This pen “turned” out nicely. I am sure that this will be a wonderful addition to his collection.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
itsme_timd
home | projects | blog
676 posts in 710 days
posted 330 days ago
Very nice pen, I’m a fan of fountain pens myself.
-- Tim D. - Woodstock, GA
GaryK
home | projects | blog
9496 posts in 867 days
posted 330 days ago
Nice looking pen!
I have never done anything with Lignum Vitae yet. Hard to find and usually sold by the pound.
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
sharad
home | projects | blog
686 posts in 683 days
posted 329 days ago
I am amazed at the way you make these pens. This pen has come out so well with the special wood you have used. Your co-worker will be very happy to possess this pen. Does he collect only wooden pens. I have got many old pens lying down for disposal (not wooden).
Sharad
-- patanjali
jockmike2
home | projects | blog
7222 posts in 1125 days
posted 329 days ago
Beautiful pen rikkor, I did’nt know you were a pen turner.
-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com
Russel
home | projects | blog
2033 posts in 818 days
posted 329 days ago
Very nicely done. The wood is great.
-- When you give someone a chance it may well be their last.
Karson
home | projects | blog
25279 posts in 1279 days
posted 329 days ago
Rikkor. A great job. Nice looking.
-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
dustygirl
home | projects | blog
735 posts in 607 days
posted 329 days ago
Really a nice looking pen Rikkor.Love the grain.
-- Dustygirl..Hastings,Ontario.. How much wood can 1 gal chuck if 1 gal can't cut wood?
DanaA
home | projects | blog
29 posts in 329 days
posted 324 days ago
Beautifully constructed. Thanks For warm welcome back btw. :)
-- Dana