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Lignum Vitae Fountain Pen

Project by rikkor posted 344 days ago 455 views 0 times favorited 12 comments Add to Favorites Watch

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.


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Woodhacker

1145 posts in 616 days


posted 344 days ago

Rikkor, he’ll love it. Nice job, I agree the grain is pretty cool.

Thanks for posting it.

-- Martin, Kansas

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trifern

7894 posts in 660 days


posted 344 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.

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rikkor

11338 posts in 767 days


posted 344 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.

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Scott Bryan

20564 posts in 714 days


posted 344 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.

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itsme_timd

676 posts in 723 days


posted 344 days ago

Very nice pen, I’m a fan of fountain pens myself.

-- Tim D. - Woodstock, GA

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GaryK

9521 posts in 881 days


posted 344 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.

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sharad

704 posts in 697 days


posted 343 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

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jockmike2

7299 posts in 1139 days


posted 343 days ago

Beautiful pen rikkor, I did’nt know you were a pen turner.

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

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Russel

2057 posts in 832 days


posted 343 days ago

Very nicely done. The wood is great.

-- When you give someone a chance it may well be their last.

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Karson

25795 posts in 1293 days


posted 342 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 †

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dustygirl

767 posts in 621 days


posted 342 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?

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DanaA

29 posts in 343 days


posted 337 days ago

Beautifully constructed. Thanks For warm welcome back btw. :)

-- Dana

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