Tarditional fountain pen in Olive wood

[Sgreen]

My very first fountain pen also the first pen that wasn't 7mm. The light box and phytography still needs work, the pictures don't do the pens justice. On the turning front: I have come a long way in a short time now I need experience and more patience.

Any comments are welcome the more constructive the better.
Simon

PS. Soon be ready for competitions...

 

[Buckeye]

The front section has got some gunk or something on it, it doesn't look very good where it meets the thread. In the second photo you can see what looks like sanding marks on the lower barrel are you using micro mesh?

You would be better to stick to a white background until you have mastered it, before using a black one, in the last photo the top barrel look grossly overturned, but I can see that it is the black background that makes it look that way.

Peter

 

[Sgreen]

Buckeye: Thanks for the great feedback. All feedback is good feedback in my view and limited experience in turning.

I have already sourced some white cloth to try in the light box. I also think I need more light but will experiment.
I use wet and dry up to 2000 grit and then spray-on lacquer. I didn't notice those scratches until you mentioned them. Some thing for me to work on is quality inspection.
The gunk is cream. The inside threaded band came out of the cap so I covered the thread in cream so I wouldn't bung up the thread with glue. It seemed a good idea at the time. It actually looked clean but I guess that's what HD photography does.

 

[Buckeye]

Buckeye: Thanks for the great feedback. All feedback is good feedback in my view and limited experience in turning.

I have already sourced some white cloth to try in the light box. I also think I need more light but will experiment.
I use wet and dry up to 2000 grit and then spray-on lacquer. I didn't notice those scratches until you mentioned them. Some thing for me to work on is quality inspection.
The gunk is cream. The inside threaded band came out of the cap so I covered the thread in cream so I wouldn't bung up the thread with glue. It seemed a good idea at the time. It actually looked clean but I guess that's what HD photography does.

Just use a piece of white photocopy paper, no texture. I always use a pair of white cotton gloves when I arrange the pens for photography and can wipe all surfaces of the pen, especially the metal parts. Nothing looks as bad as fingerprints, grease, smudges etc.

Peter

 

[angelo49]

Good looking pen
Take Peter's Good advice!!

 

[flexi]

If i want to get critical with my pens....take a snap with a mobile....that will show your flaws very quickly in the workshop
As for your pen....not bad for your 1st fountain pen...

 

[Penpal]

The problem of using a material background is it needs to be ironed continually. I use 11 by 14 copy paper one ream has lasted twenty plus years, this size allows for an endless or seamless background.

Having said that many people use tone black and colour as well as very tricky lighting.

The problems you had making this your first fountain pen you know now but looking from over here its a credible start mate.

Peter.

 

[Sgreen]

Thanks for the comments. I know I have lots to work on which is why I posted the pictures on here. I always want to be better so yes please, keep the comments coming. Although my chances are limited I am still on target to enter the next competition and hopefully beat out Australian friends. One day I will win and that will show me how far I have come. If your wondering if you should enter competitions on here my answer would be do it, nothing to lose and bragging rights to gain.

PenPal; I can't remember the last time I ironed. I think it was some edging on a worktop.

 

[chas_41_uk]

Nice wood well turned
Not sure about the kit

 

[Penpal]

Thanks for the comments. I know I have lots to work on which is why I posted the pictures on here. I always want to be better so yes please, keep the comments coming. Although my chances are limited I am still on target to enter the next competition and hopefully beat out Australian friends. One day I will win and that will show me how far I have come. If your wondering if you should enter competitions on here my answer would be do it, nothing to lose and bragging rights to gain.

PenPal; I can't remember the last time I ironed. I think it was some edging on a worktop.

People get ironed out every day mate. I must confess it was in the 50,s w=in National Service when I last ironed out.

See you in the next Competition mate.

Peter.

 

[fortress]

Very nice pen Simon, not sure about the black background.

 

[wm460]

PenPal; I can't remember the last time I ironed. I think it was some edging on a worktop.

Same here, ironing cloth is wimon work.
Great effort, well done.

 

[Bill Mooney]

That's a good pen for a first FP. Sound advice from Peter. I don't forget that I've been where you are in your learning curve & you are doing ok. Each time you turn something you will gain something.

 

[Les ELm]

Form, Fit and Finish look well done.
I use a white sheet, florescent overhead shop lighting and d tripod for my photo set up.

Les