One Diameter Pens

[Neil]

These are not everyone's favourite, in fact they are fairly unpopular with experienced penturners, Woody and Walter hate them I know, but they were one of my best sellers. The thin style was a favourite, particular with Ladies.

However, they have been discontinued and this is the last of my stock, and if to prove a point I have sold two of these already!



They are from left,
Bog Oak,
Almond
Bubinga
Bubinga
Yew
Almond
Zebrano
Andaman Island Redwood (AFA Andaman Island Padauk)
Makassar Ebony
Laburnum
Yew
Yew

 

[Ralphsputin]

Neil - I'm with you on one diameter - I think it looks smart. I also like parallel sides on all my pens - not keen on bulges and curves. Unless it is to follow the curves on the kit e.g. Sierra.

I'm not familiar with that kit but it's a pity it has been dropped because I would be out looking for it.

Great range of woods and grain by the way.

Ralph

 

[Woody]

Very nice Neil but I think you are misinformed I love all the old type pens I know Walter don't like them as we have had these come up on several occasions on other forums and we have both vetted our opinions on them the only reason I don't turn them any-more is the price now that I dont sell many pens
Axminster still do the type with the gold extension bit on the end Rollerball Pens - Pen & Pencil Kits - Pen & Pencil Kits - Woodturning - Crafts & Hobbies | Axminster.co.uk

 

[Grump]

Oh well I'll hang onto mine then, one day they will be collectable LOL.
Nice selection mate I dunno if I ever did like these, I played with them enough trying them out init?

 

[Neil]

Very nice Neil but I think you are misinformed I love all the old type pens I know Walter don't like them as we have had these come up on several occasions on other forums and we have both vetted our opinions on them the only reason I don't turn them any-more is the price now that I dont sell many pens

Sorry Woody, thought you didnt like em. Will be dropping the Almond and Supplejack in later in the week, up your way for a show.

 

[Woody]

Axminster still do the fountain pen with the gold extension bit on the end as well as the r/b Artisan Fountain Pens - Pen & Pencil Kits - Pen & Pencil Kits - Woodturning - Crafts & Hobbies | Axminster.co.uk

 

[Neil]

Axminster still do the fountain pen with the gold extension bit on the end as well as the r/b Artisan Fountain Pens - Pen & Pencil Kits - Pen & Pencil Kits - Woodturning - Crafts & Hobbies | Axminster.co.uk

But the price is hideous, I paid £4.90 for those kits, Axminster are charging £14.45?? How on earth can they justify that? There's no profit left for the impoverished pen turner!

 

[Penpal]

Neil I liked the daily dozen dont turn any now but appreciate the timbers and the workmanship thanks for showing and good fortune in sales.

Peter.

 

[paulm]

Its a shame they don't do them any more because I like them a lot, they look classy and would definitely be buying some if the price wasn't stupid. No need to comment on the standard of turning or finishing Neil as its up to your normal excellent standard.

 

[Woody]

But the price is hideous, I paid £4.90 for those kits, Axminster are charging £14.45?? How on earth can they justify that? There's no profit left for the impoverished pen turner!

Neil have you tried turners retreat to see if they have any of craft supplies old stock left over

 

[Grump]

Suddenly everyone wants em, if they were a good seller they would have been restocked.
These have been around for years and subject to much past ridicule.

 

[Neil]

Neil have you tried turners retreat to see if they have any of craft supplies old stock left over

Thanks Woody, but bought the last 47 that Craft Supplies had about three weeks before they sold out.

 

[Grump]

OK so lets go into producing our own if they are that popular I am sure we could work something out init?

 

[paulm]

OK so lets go into producing our own if they are that popular I am sure we could work something out init?

Thats a good idea Brian

 

[Grump]

I'll need to put my thinking head on for that, I don't have it with me at work.
Where is my thinking head I can't find it anywhere?

 

[edlea]

They look to be a fabulous pen and remind me of the Sheaffer Targa range of the 1980s I'd buy the kits if they were cheaper. Like paulm says the standard of turning and finishing is par excellence.

 

[edlea]

I'll need to put my thinking head on for that, I don't have it with me at work.
Where is my thinking head I can't find it anywhere?

Think man think !

 

[mick the pen]

Really nice looking pens top quality

 

[Grump]

Why has nobody said all this sooner David might have got more if he hadn't held on to them for so long init?
Ed who is that handsome chap in your avatar? Give him his picture back.

 

[mattyts]

They look very nice mate,sometimes the simple ones turn out to be the best