What's Up At Christof's

September 11, 2020

This thread is well ahead in the running for Best Thread Ever on FPN!

Warmest Regards.

September 11, 2020

Thank you Lance.

October 21, 2020

OMAS TOKYO
Design: Studio Sottsass Associati, 1991

I always had a weak spot for the creations of Ettore Sottsass, Designer, Architect and Artist. His sketches, furnitures and his architecture always seemed faboulous to me since the first time I saw them.

sketch for book shelf "carlton"

axonometry of sky scraper in Dallas, TX (I don't think that it was ever built)

page of sketchbook of E.S.

His design studio was responsible for the design of a fountain pen as well: The OMAS TOKYO produced during the 1990's. Since I have seen the pen for the first time, I was fascinated by its design and colors. I wanted it for my collection, but I wanted them in all colors! During more that ten years I was tempted to buy the one and other pen, but I only bought them now, when I got the unique oportunity to buy them all at the same time.

an here we go:

the colors are:

Persimmon Orange
Lychee Green
Viridian Green
Blue Venezia
Classic Black

and finaly a picture of the master himself:

photo: J. Emilio Flores

PS: I wanted to inform you that this was my last contribution on this thread "what's up at Christof's". After 8 years and over 80 pages I decided to end the thread here and now. 80 pages is too much, and it has become almost impossible to find individual specific posts.

I feel neither melancholy nor other bad feelings. I just have the impression that something has come to an end.

Fountain Pen Network has changed. We all have changed and it is time for me to start something new.

I do not want to miss the opportunity to thank you, my loyal readers and followers for your faithful and encouraging words during 8 years. Many thanks you.

PPS: If I find the time, I will try to create an index to keep at least the most important contributions findable.

Stay well my friends an let's see what's next...

Yours
C.

Thank you Christof for your dedication and generosity over the years.

Wish you the best in life.

Scott from Taiwan.

March 29, 2022

On 5/8/2012 at 12:59 AM, christof said:

I am collecting, restoring and photographing pens since a couple of years now. I always wanted to create my own site or blog. But I'm rather the pen nerd than the computer nerd, so this project never happend...

Then, I discovered FPN. Since 2008 I am an active member of this board. I posted my pictures, my collection and my experiences with fountain pens here. I found a lot of friends from all over the world and lots of pens as well.

Sometimes, people ask me about my older threads and I have serious problems in finding and remembering them. That's why I thought it may be a cool idea to start an endless thread unter the title "what's up at christof's" or "what's new at christof's". Because I never will post a topic without at least one picture (this is a promise) the thread is located here at "picures and pen photography".

Your comments will be very welcome.

1. lustiger Wal

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7062/7006081232_af5302d89f_c.jpg

My first picture is just a quick doodle I've done, to test the fine nib of a Pelikan 100N. I do test-write all my pens after I restored them.

When my oldest son was 6 years old, he was very fond of water animals, especially whales. I often had to sketch whales and fishes for his pleasure. That's why I still am quite practiced in sketching theese. Often when I am doodling around with a new pen, I end up with some whales, like this.

So, let's see what's next.[/

Wow! I only "really discovered" you now. As an ex-fotograf, I appreciate the quality of your fotos, on top of that, the combination of the pens with your drawings which always fit. The more I browsed through your flickr site, the more I became intrigued: "What will he show next?"

I understand your desire to share your skill and knowledge, it was the same which stimulated me to start my website. And if I can encourage you to start one, let me know, and I will try to assist you. With all these ready-made templates around, it is not too difficult, and your audience and your fun will increase, substantially.