Deer Copper Fountain Pens From Taiwan

[SlowRain]

I met a guy today who has started making his own fountain pens. He's been in the hobby for a while and has just recently started a very small-scale production. He uses deer antler for the barrel and copper for the section--hence the name of his pen, Deer Copper. The first generation of his pens looked a little rough around the edges, but the new ones have a very polished look. I met him in a coffee shop, so there was no ruler nearby to measure the size. All I can say is that they are wider and longer than my Pilot Metropolitan. However, because it was a cafe, there was a scale, and the pens seem to come in around 38-39g. He uses Schmidt nibs, but everything else is made in Taiwan. I'm not sure where the antlers are imported from, though. He doesn't have a website, just a Facebook page.

 

https://www.facebook.com/Deer-copper-DC-1756629164348543/

 

 

 

 

[richardandtracy]

I have moved this thread to 'Pen Turning' because it shows an example of a beautifully turned custom pen that happens to be made in Taiwan.

 

How I wish I could do as well.

 

Regards,

 

Richard.

[SlowRain]

Oops. I wasn't aware of this subforum or where a thread like this should go. It probably belongs here because he isn't a large manufacturer and won't be selling these in stationery stores around the world. It's more craft and personal interest than it is a business.

[SoulSamurai]

Interesting combination of materials.

[SlowRain]

Their unfortunate choice of name reflects their materials. Knowing a little bit about Chinese, I think I know what they did. They chose a name that probably sounded good in Chinese (鹿銅; lu tong), then just translated those characters into English. At the very least, they should have reversed the order for their English name and called it Copper Deer.

[EBGBs]

The pens look nice aesthetically, smooth pure lines and quite a luxurious look. nice work.

Personally I would probably feel uncomfortable holding a pen made of that material; and would prefer a 'normal' wood version.

Did you try or hold the pen? How do you think the copper section will age (patina)?

[SlowRain]

The pen writes well. It's a fairly smooth feel, as you'd expect. I'm not sure about patina, but the copper was quite dark and I imagine it's coated with something to protect it.

[jeffraffe]

That's a beautiful pen. I have recently acquired a scrimshaw pen from Mr. Ryan Krusac and have quickly fallen in love with antler pens.

 

I would love to see this antler pen paired with a copper section that could patina with use, similar to the Karas Kustoms and Namisu; but I wonder if there could be any reactions between unfinished copper and antler (thinking oxidizing copper section inside and inky cap). I also like the idea of having more nib options if the section accepted Bock/Jowo nibs.

 

Very lovely, nevertheless! I hope your friend comes up with more beautiful pens.

[SlowRain]

I had an opportunity to write with one of these yesterday. My initial impression was that the grip was too narrow and the pen was too heavy. But, inked up and held in the writing position, it was quite comfortable to hold and well balanced. It was also my first time using Mont Blanc Royal Blue, which behaved well.

[Hanoi]

very nicely done.

[eytim]

What is or would the cost of the pen be?

[SlowRain]

I've seen them twice now. Prices have been between 8,000-10,000TWD, depending on which one you want.

 

I like this one, but you need a Facebook account to be able to see the pucture: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1784313931587854/permalink/2169084059777504/

[SlowRain]

D'oh. The previous post should say "picture", but I can't figure out how to edit it.

[mehandiratta]

Nice... I wish the grip section was in the same material