How to cut a Quill Perfectly - just in 5 minutes !

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  • čas přidán 30. 10. 2014
  • In this video you will learn who to cut a quill, learn and it and write with style and impress others. All you will need, A tiny knife, a bike spoke and a Metro card are really all you need to make a classy (and classic) writing implement.
    Instructor: Ewan Clayton
    Quill type: Goose quill
    Subscribe: goo.gl/ncftB7
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Komentáře • 42

  • @stiannobelisto573
    @stiannobelisto573 Před 4 lety +25

    Removing the feathers is historically accurate

  • @Rezlion
    @Rezlion Před 5 měsíci

    Thank you for sharing this video, it was quit informative and simple. Going to try and make in a couple of days.

  • @squintygreeneyes
    @squintygreeneyes Před 3 lety +2

    this guy has a lot of charisma 😍 when he broke it off at the end, it made me chuckle

  • @LouisEmery
    @LouisEmery Před 8 lety +34

    Thanks. That was more useful that other internet instructions. My daughters will follow this using Canada Geese feathers. However we will not remove the barbs, as the reason to use a quill pen IS to have the barbs bothering your face and everything else.

    • @serenitymindspace
      @serenitymindspace Před 4 lety

      I thought I was the only one that uses Canada Geese feather to make quill pens!

    • @CircumcisionIsChildAbuse
      @CircumcisionIsChildAbuse Před 4 lety +1

      He forgot to mention you need to heat up the feather shaft with hot sand to harden it.

    • @kevinmencer3782
      @kevinmencer3782 Před 2 lety +1

      @@serenitymindspace they're cheap, readily available, and relatively tough. Historically, geese of various types and turkey feathers are the most popular source for quills.

  • @suzz1776
    @suzz1776 Před 2 lety +2

    Use a small crochet needle to pull out the insides..works wonderful 😀

  • @japanesepersimmon5421
    @japanesepersimmon5421 Před 6 lety +3

    i love the instructor, lmao

  • @iran4040
    @iran4040 Před 7 lety +4

    i prefer the hollywoodiesque type of a feather quill, and i'm not worry for my nose and right eye
    :)

  • @squintygreeneyes
    @squintygreeneyes Před 3 lety +2

    going to attempt this on a very small but beautiful feather found in the PNW (not sure what kind of bird but its yellow and green). guessing this will be more difficult due to the size!

  • @PandaEric
    @PandaEric Před 8 lety +1

    This is great!

  • @453421abcdefg12345
    @453421abcdefg12345 Před 2 lety

    Excellent tutorial, but you did not mention the hardening of the quill, surely an essential part of manufacture. Chris B.

  • @davegills3556
    @davegills3556 Před 6 lety +1

    Wonderful job & very useful

  • @lonewolf5973
    @lonewolf5973 Před 3 lety +2

    How about using small scissors🤔

  • @CarlWinter-oy8uf
    @CarlWinter-oy8uf Před 12 dny

    SO --does the nib suck up the ink in a capillary method ? Why not show the result (writing )--do u dip it every 5 seconds ? or not ?

  • @coddmodd
    @coddmodd Před 4 lety +1

    Would have liked to see you write with this pen. I just got a bunch of plastic feathers in the mail and they are junk to make quills with it seems. to hard to cut, whoops >.

  • @rodney73991
    @rodney73991 Před 6 lety +2

    how long pen last?

  • @benedictgabrielpiadinandan1561

    Can i ask if blade is effective or i should use that

  • @user-oh9br2go8q
    @user-oh9br2go8q Před 9 měsíci

    This is a demonstration I gave to students at Cooper Union, I am not sure why it is on your subscription channel, Ewan Clayton

  • @mmpoggs2033
    @mmpoggs2033 Před 6 lety +1

    Thank you, who is the instructor please ? How do you fill the nib is it just dipping?

    • @LeapordBiteProduction
      @LeapordBiteProduction  Před 6 lety +2

      Instructor: Ewan Clayton..and yes just dip the nib and use it. Thanks for watching

  • @no_one_cares_really
    @no_one_cares_really Před 4 měsíci

    But... But the natural flaky feathery feather hair that gets into your face IS the whole reason anyone would want an actual feather quill! I aint braking off my expensive emu feather in half and cutting it bold, its a memory souvenir!

  • @rayansattarkhan6807
    @rayansattarkhan6807 Před 5 lety

    How can I prepare a quill for the same rigidness so it can make the clipping sound?

    • @ASentientPlant
      @ASentientPlant Před 3 lety

      Try tempering or dutching the feather. Starts explaining at 6:12
      czcams.com/video/k3aPOXkzNPk/video.html&ab_channel=Townsends

    • @rayansattarkhan6807
      @rayansattarkhan6807 Před 3 lety

      @@ASentientPlant thank you very much, I will definitely watch it now. Thank you.

  • @CarlWinter-oy8uf
    @CarlWinter-oy8uf Před 12 dny

    You shud use a contrasting background for that white quill --we cant see what you are cutting!

  • @puffinlittle
    @puffinlittle Před 5 lety +2

    Greetings, i've always called the "guts of the thing" the "marrow" of the shaft. No idea if it is correct but that is what I use.
    And another thing, strip the fletching/barbs/vanes and give them to an archer friend. Some terms: FEATHER TERMS AND ILLUSTRATIONS . www.fws.gov/lab/featheratlas/glossary.php. And more information: medievalwriting.50megs.com/tools/quill.htm . pax

    • @ASentientPlant
      @ASentientPlant Před 3 lety

      The fact that part of the feather is called "emargination" has made my day. All i can think of is Spongbob lol. Thanks for the info!

  • @jsimo1431
    @jsimo1431 Před 10 měsíci

    but does it write?

  • @gab194bbece7
    @gab194bbece7 Před 3 lety

    He has this English look

  • @JIMMYUNKNOWN
    @JIMMYUNKNOWN Před rokem

    Dude you butchered that thing lol.
    Leave the last bit on the top, looks nice. I wound up sanding the “squared” edges after removing the barbs and very lightly oiled when done. Looks great!

  • @MagicalMusic34
    @MagicalMusic34 Před 6 lety +9

    What’s the point in making a quill if you’re gonna cut the feather off? 😂

    • @babielambi
      @babielambi Před 5 lety

      steppenwolf ow I thought they lasted longer, thank you for sharing this information with us

    • @maureenhallahan9336
      @maureenhallahan9336 Před 3 lety +2

      To write with, of course! It’s not a film prop for posers.

  • @denzelcaballero1732
    @denzelcaballero1732 Před 5 lety +1

    make it easier. just stick a fountain pen nib on the feather

  • @weepingwillow-ud6xl
    @weepingwillow-ud6xl Před 5 lety +4

    The narrator has a fine command of the English language, whilst carving a feather quill pen, but this certainly isn't the best demonstration I've seen. So having produced this historical writing tool, you then butcher away all the feathers to avoid tickling to the face. Why don't you just use a Bic pen instead? You didn't even write any calligraphy.

    • @ASentientPlant
      @ASentientPlant Před 3 lety +1

      LOL Removing the feathers IS historically accurate.
      Why don't you comment something encouraging somewhere else instead of being an ass?

  • @gab194bbece7
    @gab194bbece7 Před 3 lety

    They laugh a lot what’s so funny about cutting a quill?