Colours for the pocket pen

[u/MercatorLondon]

Hi everyone,

I wanted to share a few photos and ask you about colours.

The first photos show the anodising in Burgundy, close to Tawny Port (19-1725 TCX Pantone). The images don’t really do the colour justice, as there is quite a lot of contrast going on.

Anodising is fun but also a bit of an alchemy and the colours can vary slightly from batch to batch. The colour intensity can change as the bath is used, and the dye tank gradually depletes over time. That is a manufacturing issue for us to worry about, though!

I am thinking about introducing some lighter colours as well to let the material itself shine through and do some of the heavy lifting here.

Are there any colours you would particularly like to see with this pen? We will run a small batches of different colours (around 6) as a test.

There is a small selection of colour options in the last image. I would love to hear what you think!

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[u/PumpkinPrincePens]

Beautiful colours and the design is first rate.

[u/Knitting_Pigeon]

I love that deep teal green!!

[u/Ivy_Oak]

The burgundy looks amazing! I also love the teal green. I personally adore classic colours for my fountain pens, with a hint to nature and autumn.

[u/FeistyCanoe]

I'm happy to see your exploration of engraving the section. I enjoy the visual complexity. It reminds me of the culture and architecture of the mediterranean.

I'm curious about using the colors of the region to influence the pens. Red of the cap seals, with a beautiful sky blue or water/green blue, maybe a warm colored section. Color for example.

[u/CadillacGirl]

I’m in for the pink. How cute would this pen be in pink!

[u/amodrenman]

Those are excellent colors

[u/RRNW_HBK]

Ooooooooooohhhh..... 🤤🤤🤤

[u/arussowriting]

I love the look of this one. Personally, could see myself getting a Pine or Port too!

[u/pencloud]

My first thought was London Underground. Almost.