I'm so glad to hear that this one got funded. It's great to know that there is a community of like-minded folks who continue to see value in the unquantifiable aspects of our culture and our dreams.

Really interested to find out how the nib works!

I've made a large flexible nib (minus the elaborate holder though) that responds to pressure. It draws two separate lines, but it has the same dynamic range as a regular nib. A great device for teaching.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/letterror/3565675265/

I second Jake's feelings. You make my universe better, and make me feel like I fit into our strange world a bit better. =)

Make it happen, Jim. Alas I have not the excess cash to offer, only deep emotional support & maybe a suggestion...
This pen reminds me of a) those huge sumi ink brushes used in Japan and b) steady-cam camera mounts. How will the reservoir hold the slick of ink in a space that big? Good luck!

why would you not change the vescosity of the ink and draw proportionately instead of the whole "baffle" concept in the pen?

I'd like to interview you for my magazine.

Best of luck. Can't wait to see the results!

Jim is an amazing influence.
I hope he has a liquid engineer to explain scaling recipes. Even a baker might help.

This is going to be a big challenge, but I laude it. Depending on the profile of the pen holder, it may not need to be lathe-turned.

I don't know what you've considered for your nib,but it sounds like you might have to make a totally new design that allows the ink to be stored on the top of the nib.

General Electric could make this item for you no problem I am not sure if they would make it for that amount but you should still try. They are very precise in the things that they make.


Cheers

Thank you, Jim Woodring, for keeping the world a stranger, more beautiful place.