I had no idea how ebony actually looked. It is interesting how it is naturally so dark. Thank you for sharing
@Stopan5 жыл бұрын
We were surprised as well!
@fludrbywest38865 жыл бұрын
Sir Stopan❣️ I feel like these Pens are very nicely designed, I would like to suggest to you and your father that maybe to include a sort of a grip, which are just a little divot where the holder will rest on middle finger a small divot (concave space). This will help to hold the nib holder from sliding , it would be easier to hold while writing.💖 It dose not have to be a large, how do you say, “indention “. Then the silver decoration would not bother the finger.
@bohun285 жыл бұрын
Hello. I love the quality of your workmanship and the calmness and warmth in your videos. Cherish the time with your father. All the best.
@Stopan5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! I'll be sure to do so.
@fludrbywest38865 жыл бұрын
Tell your Father the pens and the box are stunning ❣️ absolutely wonderful style and and workmanship💖✨🌹❣️
@Stopan5 жыл бұрын
Will do!
@fludrbywest38865 жыл бұрын
Oh yes I do like the flats and 💖 his design ❣️
@justenkem55145 жыл бұрын
You said you'd like writing habits, as a painter, and writer perhaps my input would be useful. When i brush with paint, I often hold the brush from the end, Because it allows me to see the work from farther away. I'm not sure how many people do this with pens and pencils, but lately I've been holding my charcoal, and ink pens from a bit farther from the tip as well. Perhaps a niche pen design might have a groove farther back on the pen for users like myself?
@Stopan5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this! It's quite the coincidence to be honest, because my dad's new design consists of two pieces of wood connected by a silver ring. It's a bit more towards the front but I believe it can be done on the back as well. I'll forward this idea to him and maybe we'll make it a bit more elongated. I've seen Japanese calligraphers write with big brushes held at the end but never with smaller utensils. Thanks again and have a great weekend!
@karenmoody70115 жыл бұрын
Hello , thank you for showing us these beautiful pens and books.
@Stopan5 жыл бұрын
And thank you for the kids words!
@lisaspears72125 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous! I would love to see the first "Sunday" pen in the Ebony wood. That would be absolutley spectacular. 😁
@Stopan5 жыл бұрын
I too am eager to see what my dad comes up with next. Still not sure what he plans to do with his pieces of ebony.
@danielrowsey76675 жыл бұрын
Wow those tattoos are amazing
@Bildgesmythe5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful!
@Djoodibooti5 жыл бұрын
hey, Book Daddy is back!
@jimmeridda5 жыл бұрын
A wonderful result as always Stopan. Congratulations to your father. Beautiful designs that are so appealing. I am wondering if your father prefers the flat finish of the ebony, or if it is just the camera that makes it look flat. I use Gabon ebony to make the tops of harpsichord keyboards and use a series of sand papers down to 1500 grit followed by a buff wheel with no oils, etc. The result is an almost glassy finish that lets those subtle steaks in the grain glow under light. It is delightful to touch with good grip - not slippery, but not too much friction either. Something else that occurs to me is how the set would be finished off nicely if the pen holder had a decorative silver base to mirror the pens silver work. Best wishes and good luck to you both with this excellent project.
@Stopan5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to share this! I believe he stops at the 1500 grit sandpaper as well but hasn't tried the wheel polish. I'll forward the idea to him! But yes, the ebony in this condition has more of a matte finish with almost no shine. By the way, what exactly do you mean by a silver base? The same thing I call a stand on the video or something else! Many thanks for your kind remarks and have a great weekend!
@jimmeridda5 жыл бұрын
Hello Stopan, by silver base I mean something like a decorative silver band around the bottom of the wood base similar to the silver work on the pen itself, so that the pen and it's holder/base are more harmoniously married in visual design. Thanks for asking me to clarify. 🙂