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Just today I got my hands on a beautiful 3 Pen Box made by ImolaS3 to my exact specifcations...

 

Check out his post on the box here:

 

http://www.fountainp...59#entry1576859

 

Made from Zebrano and American Walnut it sits on my desk in complete harmony with all the various pens in my menagerie. I specifically asked for a box large enough for big pens that would fit comfortably.

 

If a picture is worth 1000 words, here are a few thousand on the box...

 

The Box

 

 

 

 

On the Desk with a Waterman Edson, a Conklin Nozac and an Edison Pearl in Dark Tortoise Celluloid Custom (these are my current daily users...)

 

 

 

With 3 Pelikan M800/805's

 

 

 

 

 

 

With 3 Waterman Carene's

 

 

 

 

With 3 Stiplua Duetto's

 

 

 

At work on the desk

 

 

 

In closing, all I can say is that Tony does wonderful work and this is a perfect way to store pens at desk when not in my hand.

 

Bravo, Tony, bravo!!

 

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Many thanks for the kind words David

 

I really enjoy making these boxes and they are not as straightforward as they look - joinery is tricky and accurate hand made hinges not too easy (but I have been making boxes and furniture for 15 years, so getting the hang of it :) )

 

Looking for a few more orders for 1, 2 or 3 pen versions - you can choose the woods and size as David did, or leave it to me

 

Every one is hand made and unique!

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Two questions:

 

What is the price in US dollars?

 

 

Is there a way to show a clear picture of the hinges?

 

 

Nice work.

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Two questions:

 

What is the price in US dollars?

 

 

Is there a way to show a clear picture of the hinges?

 

 

Nice work.

 

That one cost $100

 

No, it impossible to see the hinges as they are not visible at all

Please visit my new pen and ink/pen box site at www.boxesandpens.co.uk

Hand made boxes to store and display your favourite pens.

10% discount for FPN members

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Just today I got my hands on a beautiful 3 Pen Box made by ImolaS3 to my exact specifcations...

 

Check out his post on the box here:

 

http://www.fountainp...59#entry1576859

 

Made from Zebrano and American Walnut it sits on my desk in complete harmony with all the various pens in my menagerie. I specifically asked for a box large enough for big pens that would fit comfortably.

 

If a picture is worth 1000 words, here are a few thousand on the box...

 

 

 

Nothing like a custom piece...you will always see a little of yourself.

 

Nice choices.

 

Great job to both you and the maker.

 

Thanks for sharing.

 

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Gorgeous pens, gorgeous pen box.

Need a pen repaired or a nib re-ground? I'd love to help you out.

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Beautiful handmade boxes!

 

Great use of various wood species and their respective grain patterns, colors, etc.

 

And the overall design is practical and elegant.

 

I might only suggest that you consider a "cushion" or soft liner for the pen wells: Urushi pens, and others with delicate trim may get scratched against the bare wood.

 

Also: What type of finish do you use? Have you researched the effects of contemporary varnishes on Urushi lacquer or celluloid?

 

From another "amateur woodworker", I only offer these helpful suggestions, in order to respond to customer questions.

 

Beautiful work! Best of luck to you with sales - it's always a pleasure to see someone enjoy something that you've made with your own hands.

 

Thank you.

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Every time I see this I feel so happy. It's such a lovely little home for your pens! Who knows, maybe I'll be able to persuade my dad to let me get a two-pen version for Christmas? :)

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