Antler Shed...

[jbthbt]

I normally use much fresher antlers to avoid the cracks and damage caused by the sun, but we found quite a few on a recent job and I figured I'd do something different with them. Forgive the horrible picture quality, I just snapped it with my phone in a hurry. I'm pleased with the results. It's a baron Sterling Silver Gel Roller finished in CA. Comments welcome.

 

[jskeen]

I use quite a bit of antler that has weathered and cracked. It has a different look from the normal "still on the critter when it died" type, but can still be quite cool looking. I find a dye job with a little potassium permangenate solution can turn it back to a nice brown before turning, if you prefer that look too.

 

[penmaker1967]

very nice pens i use old and new antler it dont matter to me i think it turns just as good and i use a brown dye to make them look more natural

 

[boxerman]

Very cool pen. Looks like it might be a little hard to to write with.

 

[jbthbt]

It's actually really comfortable in your hand. I have short fat little hands so I imagine that most anyone with anything but super small hands could find a position they were comfortable with.