(Andrew Lensky) My own fully designed and handmade fountain pens

[MisterSheaffer]

I vote for all black.

[txomsy]

8 hours ago, HauntedMyst said:

If you have any ebonite pens that are oxidizing, you can use Obsidian Pipe Stem treatment to help retard it.  Many high quality smoking pipe stems are made from ebonite.  Its less common to see oxidation in pens than it is with pipes because we don't put our mouths on out pens but it can still happen.  Obsidian Pipe Stem  It's a small bottle but it lasts forever.

 

 

To avoid hijacking Andrew's thread for off-topic discussions, I have taken the liberty of posting my reply (quoting your message) to the Stopping/Reversing Ebonite Degradation thread:

 

 

[Karmachanic]

17 hours ago, Andrew_L said:

So, which imprint design do you like more?

 

All black, no flag, which would be consistent with the 'tribute' aesthetic.

[Andrew_L]

Thank you all, you helped me.

 

For the completely uncolored version without paint, I am only concerned about one aspect that over time, dirt can accumulate in the recesses, which will be difficult to remove by usual cleaned by water method.

[Dankoh69]

All Black.. 

 

With the quality of engraving, I think a toothpick will allow removal of dirt rather easily. 

[txomsy]

OK, this is only talking by myself. I would rather have dirt accumulated and let the pen age and show it's been loved and used. But I know I am an outlier.

[Andrew_L]

Blind cap's top versions

 

[Karmachanic]

On 2/27/2024 at 8:47 AM, Andrew_L said:

I am only concerned about one aspect that over time, dirt can accumulate in the recesses

 

Shallower engraving a la vintage Montblanc, Conway Stewart, Onoto and many others.

 

Regarding blind cap, I prefer discrete pens.  No wild colours, no bling, no flags/national emblems.

[txomsy]

I agree, I prefer the all black one. I find it attractive but unobtrusive. While writing the blind cap top will be facing towards the eyes and moving quickly, that can become very obstructive and distracting. 

 

On the other side I prefer the tiny touch of color the flag with the inscription on the side of the body would add to an otherwise all black pen, for there it does not disturb while writing but provides a nice focus of attention while the pen is at rest (kinda Marilyn's mole). It would also make it easier to identify it in dark/shadow environments where a stealth pen might blend with the background.

 

But that is just my preference. Only one among millions.

[essayfaire]

Andrew, I like the one with the flag, but I think I would also like the flag and your (red initials) mark with no other color.

 

The flag also really pops against the black background.

[Misfit]

The one with the flag.

[Andrew_L]

Hi and thanks to all for the advice!
I think I stopped at the final version))

 

"Tribute"

 

 

 

Custom Falcon body

 

 

[txomsy]

Cool!

[Andrew_L]

Thank you🤝

[Karmachanic]

2 hours ago, Andrew_L said:

I think I stopped at the final version

 

[Doug C]

I still think you should offer the option of the color flag on the Tribute. A very classic design. 

[essayfaire]

5 hours ago, Doug C said:

I still think you should offer the option of the color flag on the Tribute. A very classic design. 

Seconded.  Because people would notice. And the small bit of color would then make the quiet elegance and craftsmanship of the rest more notable.

[Andrew_L]

15 hours ago, Doug C said:

you should offer the option of the color flag

 

Thanks. Because my pens are artificial, of course, on individual request, I can add flag or some colors, or something else. I also ordered some Urushi lacquer to try, so I will experiment for myself a little in future))

[Dankoh69]

On 3/12/2024 at 11:01 PM, Andrew_L said:

Hi and thanks to all for the advice!
I think I stopped at the final version))

 

"Tribute"

 

 

 

Custom Falcon body

 

 

Impressive work Andrew.  Impressive...

[Muchacho]

So well done. I love these kinds of mods.