Every once in a while I get a request for a wildly colourful pen that grabs attention. I used to make a number of what I called 'Pen of Many Colours'. Unfortunately, having many adhesive joints can render a pen a little more susceptible to breakage - especially when dropped. So, I don't make a lot of those any more, but instead have started using one of Jonathon Brooks' materials that he calls 'Primary Manipulation' - an alumilite that is wildly, garishly colourful, and one that is definitely not for all tastes. This is the pen for one who wants to catch peoples' eyes and start conversations. Conversations like "Wow - that pen is crazy - where in the world did you get it?", or "Cool pen - never seen anything like that before", or quite probably, "Aaaaargh! What IS that thing?! My eyes - they're burning!!"
This pen is another Shirt Pocket Fountain Pen modification - slightly longer, and made not to post. So, really, it's maybe more like my Classic style, but with simple convex ends.
In any case, I hope it suits the new owner. Now, to write test and smooth the 1.1mm steel stub, and get it packed up to ship to Ireland.
Cheers,
Ken
Ooo...I love that Primary Manipulation material!
ReplyDeleteI love my Pen of Many Colours (although this one is neat too). I am just gentle with it, and it serves me well. I try to make my writing worthy of it! Happy Christmas, Ken and to your family!
ReplyDeleteThanks! A Great Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and yours as well, Terry!
ReplyDeleteThe pen is every bit as gorgeous in real life as it in the pictures. Thanks a million, Ken - I absolutely love it!
ReplyDeleteIt was absolutely my pleasure, Terry - glad you like it!
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