Osage Orange

[ValleyBoy]

I was asked to make a pen to compliment a pair of sunglasses. I was given a lot of scope for interpretation and I didn’t want to just make a tortoiseshell pen that looked the same as the glasses so I went for something to provide a bit of contrast whilst hopefully keeping the same sort of aesthetic.

This is made from Osage orange wood and cellulose. I added white accents to pick out the white detail on the edge of the glasses.

It’s a Jowo nib and threads are 13mm.

Cheers
Ash

 

[flexi]

You have done that so well, for me that's the right amount of everything, timber, acrylic and accent. Upto your usual very high standards... Well done

 

[Garno]

Very nice

 

[Bill Mooney]

Another good result Ash.

 

[alan morrison]

First class result, Ash. Now you're making a spectacle of yourself.

 

[AllenN]

Ash, another beautiful pen and a great interpretation.

 

[Geoff Kent]

Another fine example of your craft.I have some Osage Orange blanks.Looking forward to using them.
A little known fact about this timber;In medieval times,if Yew for longbows was in short supply,Osage Orange was used instead, as like Yew it makes for a very good wood for longbows.

 

[21William]

Another beauty Ash. I’m not sure about the white spacers though on this one?

 

[ValleyBoy]

First class result, Ash. Now you're making a spectacle of yourself.

Very good Alan!

 

[ValleyBoy]

Another beauty Ash. I’m not sure about the white spacers though on this one?

Thanks and yep it’s a fair point. It was my attempt to tie it in with the white bits on the end of the glasses.

Cheers
Ash

 

[Phil Dart]

Worthy of a glossy Sunday magazine Ash. Personally I think the white makes it - without the accents there would be too much sameness between wood and "tortoiseshell". The white lifts it to another level in my opinion.

 

[Garno]

Worthy of a glossy Sunday magazine Ash. Personally I think the white makes it - without the accents there would be too much sameness between wood and "tortoiseshell". The white lifts it to another level in my opinion.

I agree, I also think the white looks good.

A very nice touch

 

[Paul hd]

Simply stunning.

 

[DJB Penmaker]

I really love the white accents, it draws the eyes.
Fabulous pen and superb craftsmanship.

 

[Penpal]

Game ,match and set,

Peter.

 

[Penpal]

Game,match and set.

Peter.