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

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  • 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
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  • @stiannobelisto573
    @stiannobelisto573 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Removing the feathers is historically accurate

  • @Rezlion
    @Rezlion 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @squintygreeneyes
    @squintygreeneyes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @suzz1776
    @suzz1776 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @LouisEmery
    @LouisEmery 8 ปีที่แล้ว +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 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @CircumcisionIsChildAbuse
      @CircumcisionIsChildAbuse 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @kevinmencer3782
      @kevinmencer3782 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @japanesepersimmon5421
    @japanesepersimmon5421 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i love the instructor, lmao

  • @iran4040
    @iran4040 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @squintygreeneyes
    @squintygreeneyes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is great!

  • @davegills3556
    @davegills3556 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful job & very useful

  • @453421abcdefg12345
    @453421abcdefg12345 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @no_one_cares_really
    @no_one_cares_really 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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!

  • @lonewolf5973
    @lonewolf5973 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How about using small scissors🤔

  • @user-oh9br2go8q
    @user-oh9br2go8q 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @CarlWinter-oy8uf
    @CarlWinter-oy8uf หลายเดือนก่อน

    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 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 >.

    • @squintygreeneyes
      @squintygreeneyes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      go for walks and keep an eye out :)

  • @rodney73991
    @rodney73991 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    how long pen last?

  • @benedictgabrielpiadinandan1561
    @benedictgabrielpiadinandan1561 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @mmpoggs2033
    @mmpoggs2033 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @LeapordBiteProduction
      @LeapordBiteProduction  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @rayansattarkhan6807
    @rayansattarkhan6807 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @ASentientPlant
      @ASentientPlant 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Try tempering or dutching the feather. Starts explaining at 6:12
      th-cam.com/video/k3aPOXkzNPk/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=Townsends

    • @rayansattarkhan6807
      @rayansattarkhan6807 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @CarlWinter-oy8uf
    @CarlWinter-oy8uf หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @jsimo1431
    @jsimo1431 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    but does it write?

  • @puffinlittle
    @puffinlittle 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      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!

  • @gab194bbece7
    @gab194bbece7 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    He has this English look

  • @JIMMYUNKNOWN
    @JIMMYUNKNOWN ปีที่แล้ว

    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 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

    • @babielambi
      @babielambi 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @maureenhallahan9336
      @maureenhallahan9336 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @denzelcaballero1732
    @denzelcaballero1732 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @gab194bbece7
    @gab194bbece7 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @weepingwillow-ud6xl
    @weepingwillow-ud6xl 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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