The Peter Semple Birdeye Maple & New Guinea Ebony

November 9, 2004

Hi Folks,

I have just received it. I will be writing a review in my own hand with this pen. But I thought I would give you folks a peek first

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v254/FreeCitizen/mypen001.jpg

November 25, 2004

I just saw this post now. It's a beautiful pen !

November 25, 2004

Hi Folks,

I have just received it. I will be writing a review in my own hand with this pen. But I thought I would give you folks a peek first

Is this a kit pen from a turner?

Kurt H

Edited November 25, 2004 by Free Citizen

November 25, 2004

Hi Kurt, this pen is not in kit form. I received the pen as a complete unit with a quality convertor included. If you are a fan of handmade pens fashioned from precious wood, look no further. Peter is a fine craftsman.

And Denis, yes, it is indeed beautiful. I was blown away on first impression. Peter has seen this shot but commented that I did not put enough light. I will be taking another shot with more lighting. I am still in the middle of writing the review. I just need to get more info from Peter.

December 16, 2004

Is this a kit pen from a turner?

Kurt H

Kurt,

this is what is often referred to as a "kit pen". I do buy the parts as a kit, turn the barrels, and assemble the pen. As a FP user I think these are some of the nicest kit parts available at the moment, both for use, and also for the aesthetics. I do have a few ideas for moving away from the kits, but these will take me a while to bring to fruition - mostly for cost reasons (I can get nice nibs to include in a non-kit pen for instance, but the factories have minimum orders). I also envisage mostly doing acrylic and celluloid in non-kit forms. I don't believe the wood is strong enough on its own to stand up to normal treatment without brass tubing backing it.

Hope that helps

Peter (The Penguy)