2 Choices ???

[mark james]

I have only been turning for 2 years, so I'm still at the level of 6/10 are acceptable; 2/10 are very nice; and 1/10 are actually...GOOD.

So, like at knucklehead... "Yea, I'll join in with the pen exchange at the MPG..."

So, My latest efforts for nothing but the pen exchange are these 2... opinions are welcome.

#1 Mesquite and Turquoise Gold Matrix Tru Stone.
#2 Jasper Gold Matrix Tru Stone.

I favor... both!

Comments...please!

 

[papaturner]

I would prefer # 2. btw good job.

 

[Dan Masshardt]

I like the second one better.

 

[TimS124]

I like the Jasper quite a bit more. It's purely a matter of my taste though...I like Mesquite and I like Turquoise, but I don't find that they mix well together in a 50-50 ratio. Perhaps if the two materials were mixed in the top/bottom instead of one for top, one for bottom, they'd look like belong together better.

Congrats on joining the pen exchange...sounds like it's helping you push your skills!

 

[mark james]

I like the Jasper quite a bit more. It's purely a matter of my taste though...I like Mesquite and I like Turquoise, but I don't find that they mix well together in a 50-50 ratio. Perhaps if the two materials were mixed in the top/bottom instead of one for top, one for bottom, they'd look like belong together better.

Congrats on joining the pen exchange...sounds like it's helping you push your skills!

Yup... It begged for segmenting... Not yet in my skill set.. :frown:
But... The comments are great motivation. Maybe next year!!!

 

[Crashmph]

second one.

 

[bobjackson]

Both great, second one I like better. Nice job.

 

[Hendu3270]

I like the second one better. I know everyone has different tastes, but for me, the Mesquite and truestone seem to be fighting against eachother (if that makes any sense). But they both look very well executed.

 

[Buzzzz4]

#2 is much more appealing to the eye in my opinion.

 

[Janster]

..JASPER, hands down. Nice work!

 

[OZturner]

Mark I am for Jasper, Beautiful Pen.
As has been previously said the Turquoise Gold Matrix and Mesquite, don't seem to get on together.
I would probably make a new Nib section in Mesquite.
Brian.

 

[mark james]

To all above - Thanks! Very helpful comments and a clear consensus.

 

[silvereagle]

#2, as the other one, while finished very well, looks very busy.

 

[glen r]

Definitely #2. #1, like others have already stated is just too busy - the colors don't compliment each other. Nice job on the finishes.

 

[mark james]

Well it's unanimous - I'll give away #1 at the MPG!!!!!!!!!!!!:music:

Seriously, comments were great - Thanks.