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Bramble

paulm

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I collected a length of bramble last year and cut it into blanks and here is one of them finished. I thought that the nib end had some water staining but it is a part of the wood itself.
 

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a bit plain but sometimes plain is good init?
As always superbly finished young Paul, well done.
 

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I like it as well. I have always been surprised by some people's choice when they purchase pens, some like to see plenty of features in the wood others go for plain. It's all down to personal preference I spose.

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The people in the craft fairs I attend love the exotics, fountain pens and stuff that looks good. The people who buy in the local shops want something with provenance so I source all of that locally and from anything... There are now no shrubs or trees in Sandford so I have to start turning the weeds

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Nice bit of Bramble Paul well turned, that's not plain! This is plain!

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Things are so bad now, turned from a bit from a broken down Dyson roller brush! ....Sad init..:goesred:
 

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Lovely pen Paul.. Alex won't like it it's too plane.. :devil:

I like it and it's really nice, plane and simple with the usual quality finish..
 

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nice one Paul.

No need to deprive Sandford of its weeds mate there's plenty in my garden, you're welcome to come and help yourself!:thumbs:
 
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