Older than recorded history - Pens made from Ancient Bog Oak

A project in Alabaster, AL by Joel Lockridge
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Between 4,000 and 8,000 years old, the wood is in the earliest form of fossilization and is older than the pyramids. Hold some history.
Backers: 471
Average Pledge Per Backer: $71

Funded: $33,250 of $1,000
Dates: Jan 21st -> Feb 20th (30 days)
Project By: Joel Lockridge
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Latest News

Final Hours!

February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Final four hours!  And wow, has it been knocked out of the park!  You guys have been nothing short of amazing with the support of this project.  To everyone who this is the first time backing me on Kickstarter, I hope I can live up to the hype!... (Read More)

Final three days, show dates and more

February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
WOW!  The response on this project... WOW!Thanks to each and every one of you for all your support so far!  I've already started working on the surveys so they will be ready to send out in a couple of days, and then we can get this show on the... (Read More)

Whoa, 350+ backers!

February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Good grief, y'all!  I'm so happy to see you are as excited about this as I am!  I love each and every one of you!  Well, except for one guy.  Yeah, you.  ;)  This is beyond amazing.  Thank you all! One campaign I saw was so cool I had to back... (Read More)

Now, if you need something to write on...

February 7th - via: kickstarter.com
...Here's an awesome project!  The 52-Planner -- A Notebook, sketchbook and planner for thinkers!  You'll need something to write on once you get your pen, so please have a look at his project!... (Read More)

More Options Added!

February 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
I got a few emails asking for this particular style, so I've added another option! These are the Metro Rollerball and Fountain pens -- a little sleeker, thinner and flashier than the Jr. Gent styles, and a little more affordable.  They are a proven... (Read More)

Is it really older than the pyramids?

January 30th - via: kickstarter.com
I received this question today: "Just wondering, how can we be certain that this tree was older than the pyramids? Can we be absolutely sure about that piece of information? Also, out of curiosity, how did you manage to get your hands on this ancient... (Read More)

Anybody know how to clone me?

January 28th - via: kickstarter.com
The amount of work this project is bringing my way is starting to make me look into some sort of home cloning kit!  WOW is all I can say!   Speaking of cloning -- this guy Steve has a DIY teeshirt printing press here on Kickstarter and it needs a... (Read More)

Staff Pick!

January 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all! I got an email yesterday saying that my project has been chosen as a Kickstarter Staff Pick!  YES!! I had to share... because, wow!! Bog Oak Pens are a hit! Thank you all!  (Read More)

Wow! What was that, six hours?

January 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
All I can say is WOW!  Funded in about six hours!   I'm glad you all think this is as cool a project as I do!  Thanks! Joel  (Read More)

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