Prototype #2 – slowly finding my own design language
Yesterday I shared one of my first prototypes here and received far more feedback than I expected. Some of it was encouraging, some of it was brutally honest, and all of it was useful. So… here is another one. It’s still built around a commercial kit. I know many of you would rather see a fully kitless pen, and honestly, that’s where I hope to end up one day. Right now I’m simply trying to learn, improve, and build one pen at a time. This one is made from European walnut. I wanted a softer, more organic silhouette than my previous attempt, with gentle flowing curves instead of perfectly straight lines.The wooden stand is just a quick workshop accessory, while the cocoon-shaped object in the background is an early prototype of the presentation box I’ve been developing. I’m especially interested in hearing your thoughts on the overall proportions.
Does the body flow naturally?
Is the section transition too abrupt?
Does it still feel too “kit pen”, or is it starting to develop its own character?
As always, thank you for taking the time to critique my work. Every comment teaches me something.
P.S. I know the photos aren’t perfect yet. Photography is apparently another craft I have to learn. 😄
