The Binder Master Class: Soul of the Fountain Pen
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- Опубликовано: 20 янв 2019
- The Master Class. Richard Binder, sculptor of the fountain pen soul, offered me the chance of a lifetime - to study his way of traditional specialty nib grinds. In a private three-day training course, he led me through years of experience and the creation of his art. I guess dreams can sometimes come true.
Italics, needlepoints, stubs, architects, and obliques; just a few of the numerous ways a fountain pen nib can be shaped to provide a writer a better way to express themselves. Richard Binder is among a handful in the world who has reached mastery in all these forms. With the mind of an engineer and the soul of an artist, Richard is a true craftsman of line-variation and sensation.
Traditional nib grinds have been a secret weakness of mine. Steady hands, persistence, and the willingness to make mistakes could only get me so far. I lacked the knowledge to create my art properly. While I love working on nibs, there are times I suffer. There’s a certain pain that comes from watching a week’s worth of work literally fall apart right in your hands. A single Crown Epilogue nib, for example, often required three to be made at once in order for just one to be successful. After overcoming the risks of numerous cuts and welds, I expected two to be destroyed during the final grind. The truth is, I shouldn’t be making many of these nibs. But I do, because I want them to exist.
Now with new knowledge, after months of fear, I can finally pursue my own art more confidently.
The opportunity to learn under Richard Binder was a long-time dream of mine, before ever meeting him, or even starting Regalia. I would watch his segment on National Geographic over and over, staring at his hands in fascination. The chance to meet him was enough. To have learned from him is more than I could have ever asked for.
Join me in this video for a peek of the experience.
There is NEVER a discussion on fountain pen nibs that doesn't mention Richard Binder and his abilities in superlative terms. The man is a living legend. Thank you for this short film - I enjoyed every second of it.
What a great video. Thank you for sharing! And now, knowing what you have been up to with nibs, I bet Richard is incredibly proud of you. I'm waiting with bated breath to get a cross flex nib from you!!
Thirsty nib, baked cat, and ground pizza 👍 love it. Thank you 🙏
I'm so happy you decided to share your experience with us. Binder is a great man, most people think of him only in the nib work aspect but you did an amazing job showing us the human side of him. I need a pizza knife, now.
I love the cat interjected into the video. Very Fellini! Brilliant work!
What a treat to watch this legend.
Incredible stuff. Thanks so much for sharing! The cat is good content too :)
Wow! My very first look at a nib-meister. The nib work! The writing! The cat! All in an extremely human setting. Glorious. Thank you
What an opportunity! So glad you're seeking out this knowledge.
You know a pro when you see em.... working while your legs are cross..... my goodness!
Mr. Binder sir, hats of to you!!!!
wow my eyes won't blink for missing out just a second!
wow. dream come true
Oh my gosh, so awesome. Love to see sharing of craft and life.
Thanks for posting the video - sharing your experience with us - great to see a great master teaching a great disciple. Ralph - cannot wait to see your new creation
So very happy and excited for you. It's a great step towards becoming an even better nib meister and enjoying your craft even more. I hope the cats were pleased as well.
Fantastic to see this, Ralph. I've got to work up the confidence to try the dremel as opposed to just stones and micromesh.
This is amazing, thank you. Look at that Mabie Todd WOWWW
nice cat
Just seen a little clip of him on the NatGeo YT page. Is he still working on pens to this day? Someone in the comments said his shop was no longer open. Wanted to see more of him and his work, seeing that I just recently got into fountain pens. Also, thanks for the video. Very interesting! And the kitty drinking out of the faucet was adorable! =]
Cats....Pizza.....Pens
What was the ink he was using?
Dear sir, which magnification device/microscope did you use yo get the closeup shots of the nib? Please tell
liked for cat
What is the original nib that he converted into a "cursive italic"? Can anyone recognize?
looks like a jowo nib