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Nathan Tardif's sterling overlay pens
Although I have not posted here in some time, I had to publicly praise
Nathan's sterling overlay work on two of my pens. The first is a Pelikan 100 with a snake clip, and the second a Waterman 56 with a wonderful, flexy nib. Nathan has turned these ordinary-looking pens into true works of art. Here are some photos from his web site: http://members.aol.com/scaupaug2/treetrunk/index.html These were well worth the wait (almost a year for the Pelikan, and about 6 months for the Waterman). Nathan is up to his elbows now in Noodler's ink and apparently isn't doing these beautiful overlays any more. Too bad. I'm surprised more people didn't take advantage earlier, since they were conspicuously advertised on his site and here. Cheers, Andy. |
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"Andy Rothman" wrote in message om... Although I have not posted here in some time, I had to publicly praise Nathan's sterling overlay work on two of my pens. The first is a Pelikan 100 with a snake clip, and the second a Waterman 56 with a wonderful, flexy nib. Nathan has turned these ordinary-looking pens into true works of art. Here are some photos from his web site: http://members.aol.com/scaupaug2/treetrunk/index.html These were well worth the wait (almost a year for the Pelikan, and about 6 months for the Waterman). Nathan is up to his elbows now in Noodler's ink and apparently isn't doing these beautiful overlays any more. Too bad. I'm surprised more people didn't take advantage earlier, since they were conspicuously advertised on his site and here. Cheers, Andy. That looks very nice. But how is the balance? Nathan is known for fine work on restoring pens but he doesn't weave the best site. I think in this age of the www, to be successful in business, you need to have a decent website. But then, people like Paul Rossi do not even have a website and isn't doing too badly. But still, it could have been better. -- Best regards, Free Citizen Fountain Pen Network A pen site run by the Pen Community http://pagesperso.laposte.net/fpnet |
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From: "Free Citizen"
Nathan is known for fine work on restoring pens but he doesn't weave the best site. I think in this age of the www, to be successful in business, you need to have a decent website. Nathan, like alot of pen folk, spend their time doing pen repair stuff, making inks, etc, instead of working on building and changing his website. I don't hear him complaining. |
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"Free Citizen" wrote in message ...
"Andy Rothman" wrote in message om... Although I have not posted here in some time, I had to publicly praise Nathan's sterling overlay work on two of my pens. The first is a Pelikan 100 with a snake clip, and the second a Waterman 56 with a wonderful, flexy nib. Nathan has turned these ordinary-looking pens into true works of art. Here are some photos from his web site: http://members.aol.com/scaupaug2/treetrunk/index.html These were well worth the wait (almost a year for the Pelikan, and about 6 months for the Waterman). Nathan is up to his elbows now in Noodler's ink and apparently isn't doing these beautiful overlays any more. Too bad. I'm surprised more people didn't take advantage earlier, since they were conspicuously advertised on his site and here. Cheers, Andy. That looks very nice. But how is the balance? Nathan is known for fine work on restoring pens but he doesn't weave the best site. I think in this age of the www, to be successful in business, you need to have a decent website. But then, people like Paul Rossi do not even have a website and isn't doing too badly. But still, it could have been better. Balance is perfect. However, I never post pens (stopped doing so years ago after I posted a Waterman Inkvue and the cap loosened). I've been using the Pelikan for a few days now, and it feels great in the hand. Both of these pens will post, but I don't want to risk scratching the overlay. The heavier sterling may possibly make posting uncomfortable. As for Nathan's web site, while it's "low tech," that's just a symptom of Nathan's personality (i.e., substance over hype). You are probably correct, however, that a glitzy web site may be a more effective marketing tool. |
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(RAClifford) wrote in message ...
From: "Free Citizen" Nathan is known for fine work on restoring pens but he doesn't weave the best site. I think in this age of the www, to be successful in business, you need to have a decent website. Nathan, like alot of pen folk, spend their time doing pen repair stuff, making inks, etc, instead of working on building and changing his website. I don't hear him complaining. For Nathan's official explanation for discontinuing silver overlay and other non-Noodler's work, check this out: http://members.aol.com/repairpens/index.html Hopefully he can automate the ink manufacturing process and return somewhat to repairs and new creations. |
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As for Nathan's web site, while it's "low tech," that's just a symptom of Nathan's personality (i.e., substance over hype). You are probably correct, however, that a glitzy web site may be a more effective marketing tool. I have tried to find an email link on his website, with no luck, (though I gave up after 30 seconds of endless scrolling). Anyone have it? |
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From: (Andy Rothman)
For Nathan's official explanation for discontinuing silver overlay and other non-Noodler's work, check this out: http://members.aol.com/repairpens/index.html Andy, thanks for the link, I have always like Nathan's work, and he was one of the first repair folk I ever used some 10 years ago or so, and I miss his quick, quaility, and affordable repair work. Randy |
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"RAClifford" wrote in message ... [snip] Nathan, like alot of pen folk, spend their time doing pen repair stuff, making inks, etc, instead of working on building and changing his website. I don't hear him complaining. Hi Randall, I think it is not important whether he complains or not. But I do believe he would do much better with a better weaved website. There are complains of Kate Gladstone's site of handwriting. One can only see why James Pickering's site is more popular. And to some, even James' site is considered plain. But nevertheless, a pleasant site to visit and I go there often. Plain but easy to navigate and I don't have to scroll sideways. No offence to Nathan of course. I have high regards for his skills and expertise in ink. Still, he could much better. -- Best regards, Free Citizen Fountain Pen Network A pen site run by the Pen Community http://pagesperso.laposte.net/fpnet |
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"Andy Rothman" wrote in message om... [snip] For Nathan's official explanation for discontinuing silver overlay and other non-Noodler's work, check this out: http://members.aol.com/repairpens/index.html Hopefully he can automate the ink manufacturing process and return somewhat to repairs and new creations. Hi Andy, I do believe Noodler's production is automated now. It has to be if the product is to be priced competitively. But would the master be interested in going back to his craft after a long hiatus in pen work. But the name persists and the legend lives on. What he can do is to take on apprentices and under his guidance take on the work he left off. It will all be done under his name because the finished work has to pass his scrutiny. Only works meeting his standards will be approved for release. It would be something like the famous fashion houses are doing. Of course, the person directly responsible for the work gets some credit too. I think, this would be the ideal arrangement for Nathan. It would leave him some time to do further experiments with Noodler and at the same time, keep his pen business going. -- Best regards, Free Citizen Fountain Pen Network A pen site run by the Pen Community http://pagesperso.laposte.net/fpnet |
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