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Pauperpen - A Handmade Fountain Pen From A Drink Can (With Paper-Folding Technique)


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The PauperPen is a fountain pen that is obtained in just over 10 minutes from a can with the origami (paper-folding) technique.

 

 

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PauperPen and drink can

 

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PauperPen macro

 

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Writing test

 

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PauperPen and cap

 

 

At this link you will find the video tutorial to make a PauperPen yourself.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJDOzEt_4SA

 

happy new year to all :thumbup:

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The PauperPen is a fountain pen that is obtained in just over 10 minutes from a can with the origami (paper-folding) technique.

 

 

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PauperPen and drink can

 

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PauperPen macro

 

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Writing test

 

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PauperPen and cap

 

 

At this link you will find the video tutorial to make a PauperPen yourself.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJDOzEt_4SA

 

happy new year to all :thumbup:

 

I think they are absolutely fantastic!

 

However, my attempt to make one would no doubt involve the words emergency room and stitches.

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I think they are absolutely fantastic!

 

However, my attempt to make one would no doubt involve the words emergency room and stitches.

 

Thx :D

 

Making one of these fountain pens is not so dangerous as making a Hattori Hanzo sword, but it is equally satisfying.

 

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PauperPen obtained from a can of beer, with MagicThorn nib.

 

Three different types of nibs are available for the PauperPen, all three obtained with the aluminum foil of the can, through one or two folds! This is the folding and cutting scheme of the MagicThorn nib:

 

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Do not worry about the instructions. Important are the diagrams! The folding and cutting method is shown in the video above.

 

Watch the video of the writing test:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uuD52moHfU

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OK this is one of the more interesting posts I have read in ages. Bravo! :thumbup:

 

Now we know that, in the event of nuclear war or zombie apocalypse, we will be able to make our own fountain pens and help keep civilization alive.

 

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This is really cool, amazing talent. Unfortunately with my lack of skills, also a sure way to bleed to death.

"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt."

 

B. Russell

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OK this is one of the more interesting posts I have read in ages. Bravo! :thumbup:

 

Now we know that, in the event of nuclear war or zombie apocalypse, we will be able to make our own fountain pens and help keep civilization alive.

 

PauperPen = Zombie Apocalypse Pen = ZAP

 

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That's totally cool. Thank you.

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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