Father's Day Gift Idea: Handmade Pen

[Doc1647545523]

I posted a thread a couple of months ago about a friend who has started selling handmade pens and pencils made from exotic wood, acrylic resin, Corian, and shell casings. A number of CR folks have either been given pens or have purchased pens from him. Here is the original thread: http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79056 and there are many photos and descriptions of the pens on pages 1 and 2 of that thread. If you're interested in buying a pen, I encourage you to take another gander at the original thread.

 

He finally has a website up and running, although he's just now starting to get some of the photography done to show-off his products. Numerous CR people have asked for the web address, well, here it is: http://www.custompencrafter.com

 

He tells me that he has over fifty pens in stock ready to sell (although he doesn't have many photos yet on his website). He can also custom make a pen in time for Father's Day. His prices begin just under $20. Anyone from CR ordering by email or through his website can use code CPC0610 for $5 off the order. He also has every type of gift box, from plastic, leatherette, oak, maple, rosewood, you name it.

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/new%20pens/group.jpg

 

I just picked up another pen from him last night. It's a really big pen made of Buckeye Burl. The quality and workmanship are amazing.

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/new%20pens/buckeyeburlonwhitepad.jpg

http://i355.photobucket.com/albums/r445/martyr65/new%20pens/buckeyeburldivided2.jpg

 

I thought that in case some of you guys hadn't yet found a good gift for Papa or needed a quality pen for yourselves or your spouses, this would be a good opportunity for you to save some money and get a unique, high quality product. If you have questions, his email is jdegen@columbus.rr.com and is also on his website.

[sol740]

Thanks for posting this Doc, these look great ! I'm having trrouble picking the one I want the most.

[Stallion Motorsports1647545491]

Doc, I need something to carry everyday, so something lightweight, since you have seen some of these first hand what direction should I look? If you don't know no big deal.

Thanks,

Tom

[Doc1647545523]

On his website, click on the category "slimline pens." Then choose a wood you like or get one in Corian. These will run around 20 bucks, then use the code for the $5 discount. The pens are very light and durable, but handmade. If you don't want to buy over the internet, just email Jim and meet him at his house and he can show you what he has in stock (saves shipping time, too).

[Stoopid Hipster]

I went with doc and met the guys that make these they have some great looking pens there. They seem to very well made and deff seemed to help out doc with his pen needs and problems. These guy have great ideas and seem to really wanna work with you to make a pen in the style , design, and colors your looking for so definitely bump!!!! If i wasnt a poor kid I would be alll over these