DIY bamboo pen no lathe pen challenge entry

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Channel: Robb's Homemade Life · 2017 · Howto & Style

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I was watching Dave Waeder and he did a video on the no lathe pen challenge hosted by Bill levolsi. . Most people who make pens make small works of art. I just make small piles of sawdust and drops of glue. But I like to have fun making stuff so gave it a try. I decided to go old school and make a bamboo pen. I have never made one before. I did not have ink so brewed up some poor facsimile of ink from elderberry, coffee, tea and soy sauce. Oh, and a little red pepper for that nice southwestern kick if Chef john is watching. The pen was actually better than I am at writing. I was surprised. if a person took their time and refined the nib and worked on their penmanship there is no reason they could not do rudimentary calligraphy with such a pen.I say that having no experience or knowledge of calligraphy, just my opinion.
If you want to enter the pen challenge the link is below. Get out and make something.. It is fun.

no lathe pen challenge
https://youtu.be/Khokap7AP5o

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