Orion Pens

[Neil]

Source, Woodturningz.com, available in either Chrome or Gold, Roller and Fountain. Lovely nib, far better than anything else in the mid price range, and in my opinion better than the Vertex nib. Finish either EEE Cream and Shellaxax (Pallisander, London PLane and South African Olive Wood0 or acrylic spray sealer and two coats of CA.



They are from the left, Bog Oak, Elm, Yew, Pallisander, London Plane, Tunisian Olive Wood, Toolpost Tigerwood, Tunisian Olive Wood (Olea europea), South African Olive Wood (Olea latifolia), Judas Wood, Toolpost Tigerwood, Kingwood.

 

[Grump]

Looks a nice enough pen and you give it a good recommendation Neil.
Better nib than the vertex, some claim mate.
What sort of size are they compared with gent / Jnr gent?

 

[Kardav]

A really nice set there Neil, might have to give them a dose of looking at. Did you pay import duty on these from the US?

 

[Neil]

A really nice set there Neil, might have to give them a dose of looking at. Did you pay import duty on these from the US?

PM on the way!

 

[Neil Lawton]

Neil.
Please don't be offended by this, but I am interested to know.
I can't sell a pen around here with this sort of profile, for love or money!
Fat lass with a belt too tight, is the only comment I ever received that is polite enough to put on here!
I know you get around a bit, (and sometimes sell pens!), but does the preference differ from place to place?
Regards,
Neil

 

[silver]

Nice looking set of pens there Neil. Usual high standard as well..

Not sure if it's the photo or the kit, they are all sitting on the left hand side and on there clipss I wonder if it's a problem with the kit?

Seriously though, I would check that out, could be a clip shy pen you have there otherwise. Sure your customers won't like it.

[SUP][/SUP]

 

[Neil]

Brian,

Heres the comparison:

 

[Neil]

Nice looking set of pens there Neil. Usual high standard as well..

Not sure if it's the photo or the kit, they are all sitting on the left hand side and on there clipss I wonder if it's a problem with the kit?

Seriously though, I would check that out, could be a clip shy pen you have there otherwise. Sure your customers won't like it.

[SUP][/SUP]

Eamonn,

You lost me there, the pens wont stay flat with the clips in the air so I laid them all the same way for the photo. Could have done it stood up but the pen stands are all stacked in the van ready for the next show.

 

[Neil]

Neil.
Please don't be offended by this, but I am interested to know.
I can't sell a pen around here with this sort of profile, for love or money!
Fat lass with a belt too tight, is the only comment I ever received that is polite enough to put on here!
I know you get around a bit, (and sometimes sell pens!), but does the preference differ from place to place?
Regards,
Neil

Neil,

You'll have to try a lot harder to offend me!

I started making the JR Gent with a profiled cap and a flat barrel and it was more popular as it was not as clinical and with woods such as zebrano and straight grained rosewoods amongst others, the curve enhanced the beauty of the wood. I continued the practice with this pen but because of the non postable element of the cap/barrel, the straight barrel looked stupid with a profiled cap, hence the slight curve. It is a much nicer pen, i think, as I have turned it, but thats my choice and opinion! But it is without doubt my best seller.

On the issue of what sells where, it is more of what sells when, a good example is that I sell the slimline stylus but with a streamline centreband and at Christmas this flies off the shelf, the belief, I think, is that the elder generation were trying to be thoughtful and buy it for the younger generation Ipad/phone users. Differences that I have noted I am not convinced are down to the area but more likely attributable to the advertising mediums used by the show promoters, for instance the Crafts for Christmas show must have been advertised in SAGA magazine and 2 for one offers on the back of hair dye cartons. I am sure there are Males under 50 in Harrogate, but if there are they didnt show when I was exhibiting!

Fountain Pens outsell Rollerballs pens by at least 5:1, the last consignment of the Orion I bough 35 Fountain Pens and only 5 Rollerballs, I put that experience in context, I will do 53 shows this year, all of which are at least two day shows.

 

[paulm]

Thats a lovely set of pens there Neil and finished to youre usual excellent standard, I like those kits an am going to have to get some, especially if you rate them. A nice selection of woods too.

 

[Neil Lawton]

Neil,

You'll have to try a lot harder to offend me!

I started making the JR Gent with a profiled cap and a flat barrel and it was more popular as it was not as clinical and with woods such as zebrano and straight grained rosewoods amongst others, the curve enhanced the beauty of the wood. I continued the practice with this pen but because of the non postable element of the cap/barrel, the straight barrel looked stupid with a profiled cap, hence the slight curve. It is a much nicer pen, i think, as I have turned it, but thats my choice and opinion! But it is without doubt my best seller.

On the issue of what sells where, it is more of what sells when, a good example is that I sell the slimline stylus but with a streamline centreband and at Christmas this flies off the shelf, the belief, I think, is that the elder generation were trying to be thoughtful and buy it for the younger generation Ipad/phone users. Differences that I have noted I am not convinced are down to the area but more likely attributable to the advertising mediums used by the show promoters, for instance the Crafts for Christmas show must have been advertised in SAGA magazine and 2 for one offers on the back of hair dye cartons. I am sure there are Males under 50 in Harrogate, but if there are they didnt show when I was exhibiting!

Fountain Pens outsell Rollerballs pens by at least 5:1, the last consignment of the Orion I bough 35 Fountain Pens and only 5 Rollerballs, I put that experience in context, I will do 53 shows this year, all of which are at least two day shows.

Thanks Neil.
In return, I can assure you that any males under 50 in Harrogate, are only there to visit their Grandparents!

 

[stevenw1963]

Nicely set of pens there Chunky - hope the show goes well

 

[Penpal]

:bravo:Neil I enjoyed all your pens and looking at mostly timber or other materials suits me more than clips and with so many not able to enumerate. Thankyou for the comparison of the two pens it is obvious the contrast between the two. I admire your tenacity with all those two day shows and locations you would be a veritable encyclopedia in towns, accomodation, eateries a veritable endless cource of knowledge, may you prosper.

Kind regards Peter.

 

[chas_41_uk]

Lovely set of pens Neil and interesting observation on what sells, where and why