Holm Oak Fountain Pen with Chrome Plated Fittings (906)
Lovely Handmade Holm Oak Pen made in Devon. A great Retirement, Anniversary, Christmas or Birthday gift. Possibly for Yourself or any Special Event
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Holm Oak Fountain Pen
This is a Beautiful Fountain Pen is made from Reclaimed Holm Oak with Chrome Plated fittings. This has resulted in a beautiful pen that will be a pleasure to use.
The finished pen is “pillared” meaning 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 and the pen comes in a black velveteen pouch (or the chance to have a black velvet pen box with white and blue interior as an added extra) and three ink cartridges to get you started.
Please make sure that you inspect all of the pictures (click on them to enlarge) as this is the pen that is for sale and the one you will receive.
Pen Details
Type of Pen: Fountain Pen
Plated Fittings: Chrome Plate
Construction Material: Repurposed Holm Oak
Nib Colour: Gold with an iridium point.
Nib Size: Size 5 Medium
Pillared: Yes
Clip Type: Roller Pocket Clip
Weight (pillared): 37 grams
Weight (unpillared): 20 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
Holm oak is an evergreen broadleaf tree that can grow to 20m and develop a huge, rounded crown. It was introduced to Britain in the late 1500s. The bark is black and finely cracked, and twigs are slender and covered with light brown felt-like hairs. In ancient Greece, the leaves of the holm oak were used to tell the future and they were also used to make crowns to honour people. The acorn was also a symbol of fertility and was worn on jewellery to increase chances of conception.
Holm oak timber is incredibly hard and strong. The Romans used the wood for making the wheels of carts and carriages, as well as for agricultural tools. Today it is sometimes used for firewood as it is slow and long lasting. Holm oak acorns are fed to pigs. In addition to being planted as windbreaks along the sea coast because of their resistance to salt-spray, their ability to tolerate shade and air pollution makes them ideal as street trees and for planting in city parks.
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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 £44.50
any taxes and custom charges made once the pen has been posted and left the country.
If you have any questions please email me