New material available. "Art Deco"
over 9 years ago – Mon, Oct 31, 2016 at 11:34:48 AM

Thank you again for your backing this project. 

It has been a lot of fun and a wild ride so far.  I am not a fan of stretch goals, but I decided to add a material option.  This was an option i looked at before launching the campaign.  As we are now almost half way thru I decided i really wanted to put these out there.  The "Art Deco" version of the '69 Classic is made with acrylic acetate and i included two made from ebonite.  If you are not familiar with ebonite it is an extremely hard rubber that has a unique feel to it.  Ebonite is extremely strong and wear resistant yet flexible enough not to break or crack.  

As always, enjoy viewing while i enjoy making.

Thank you,

Tra

Found an awesome pen stand that would look great with the '69 Classic. Can't believe i did not think of it.
over 9 years ago – Thu, Oct 27, 2016 at 09:38:15 PM

The '69 Classic Pen user may well be interested in complimenting their stunning pens with this unique modular and stackable pen stand called The Pen Rest. Made of anodized aluminium with a felt pad to protect your pen, you'll get this in time for Christmas.  Check it out here https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1057711865/the-pen-rest-plus-version-uniquely-stackable-pen-s?ref=user_menu

Can you give us info about the pen such as pen length, length posted, width of the pen, weight of the pen, things like that?
over 9 years ago – Thu, Oct 27, 2016 at 08:37:19 PM

Weight with ink 38 grams. 

Weight of barrel with ink 24 grams.

Weight of cap 14 grams.

Length Cap length 2.5"

Length Barrel with section but without FP nib 4"

Length FP 1"

Length capped 5.7"

Length posted 7.8"

Length and weight of production pen may differ slightly.

A request was made for additional photos of Limited Edition Bead Blast finish.
over 9 years ago – Wed, Oct 19, 2016 at 08:58:51 PM

Limited Edition Bead Blast clear anodized finish. Taken with my iPhone.  Not taken in my photo studio.

 It probably should have been called the RELIC as it looks VERY worn-in.  Like an artifact.  But it is smooth and shiny.

You did it! We made it to our Goal!
over 9 years ago – Tue, Oct 18, 2016 at 02:38:37 PM

Thank you 

To each of you I owe a debt of gratitude.  You had faith in my unique project and story. The goal was set low enough so that I would enjoy and learn the entire Kickstarter process. The ultimate goal, well the skies the limit on my imagination.  I want to bring all of the ideas I have to reality.  But this has to occur one product, one campaign, one backer at a time.  

I am contemplating several stretch goal ideas but have not finalized anything yet.  I just wanted to send a quick shout out thanking you for your trust and backing.  As promised production will start this week.  I will update with some photos and possibly videos as things really get going in my shop.

I cannot wait to get started fulfilling your rewards and my dream.

Thank you again!

Trae Gaenzel

Trae Gaenzel Designs