Recycled Mahogany Fountain Pen with Chrome Plated Fittings (839)
Stunning Handmade Mahogany Fountain Pen, made in Devon, making a great Retirement, Anniversary or Birthday gift. Possibly for Yourself or that Special Event.
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Mahogany Fountain Pen
This Fountain Pen is constructed from a lovely piece of Brazilian Mahogany Fountain Pen and Chrome Plated Fittings. The pen is “pillared” so that the cap can be screwed on the back of the pen to extend it for anyone who likes to use a longer pen. The nib has an iridium point. This pen has been made and is ready to post. It comes with ink cartridges, converter so that bottled ink can be used and in a velvet pouch for protection.
Please look at all of the pictures as this is the pen that is for sale.
Pen Details
Type of Pen: Fountain
Plated Fittings: Chrome Plate
Construction Material: Brazilian Mahogany
Nib Colour: Gold with iridium point
Nib Size: 5 Medium
Clip Type: Roller Pocket Clip
Pillared: Yes
Weight Pillared (without ink): 36 grams
Weight Not Pillared (without ink): 19 grams
Included: Ink converter and ink cartridges. Comes complete with a black velveteen pen pouch (or black velvet pen box with white and blue interior for an extra charge).
About the Timber
Mahogany has a straight, fine, and even grain, and is relatively free of voids and pockets. Its reddish-brown colour darkens over time and displays a reddish sheen when polished. It has excellent workability and is very durable. Historically, the tree’s girth allowed for wide boards from traditional mahogany species. These properties make it a favourable wood for crafting cabinets and furniture.
Mahogany was widely used for fine furniture. The over-harvesting of Honduras and Brazilian mahogany, and the protests by environmental organizations from the 1980s, has diminished their use. Recent mahogany production from Mexico and Fiji has a lighter colour and density than South American production.
This particular piece was originally bought, by myself, to make a clock with, in the 1970s. However, the clock was never made and has been stored in my shed ever since.
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More Details
Each pen is made using sustainable or recycled wood and top quality components. Once turned and sanded, to give the best possible protection it has up to ten coats of finish and then a polish.
It comes complete in a velvet sleeve and full instructions on the care of the pen. Also a
certificate of authenticity, confirming that I have turned the pen personally and the date it was constructed.
This pen is made from timber. Being a natural material each piece is unique in colour and figuring, which will slightly change colour and darken in time.
The pen may be smooth to the touch or you may be able to feel the grain, blemishes and faults in the wood under the finish. Pens that are really smooth, with no blemishes are made of plastic!
Delivery Details
All of my pens are UK post free and are usually dispatched within two days by 1st Class Mail (24 Tracked). For orders outside the UK please see the overseas postage charges. These will be sent by Tracked Royal Mail International Standard. Also be aware that the buyer is responsible for any additional import and custom taxes.
U.S. CUSTOMERS
The postage charge on this pen now includes the import tariff imposed by the U.S. on goods from the UK.
from £28.50
from £39.10
from £43.00
any taxes and custom charges made once the pen has been posted and left the country.
If you have any questions please email me