Benjamin Franklin Cigar Illusion

[MartinPens]

This one is going out to a customer and it's the first one with the vintage Benjamin Franklin band. Sorry about the cell phone photos, but too lazy and time constrained to hit the light tent. I'm behind on orders and have an empty store. (I hate that!) But my son has a band event today and priorities are there.
I just keep telling myself "I will get caught up... I will get caught up..."
Thanks for looking

 

[bobjackson]

Stellar job. Great pen. Love the band.

 

[Brooks803]

Looks amazing Martin! You'll get caught up, but you gotta admit it's not the worst type of problem to have! :biggrin:

 

[creativewriting]

Awesome! Your pens are always outstanding.

 

[S.A.Mappin]

As always.. great job!!!

 

[maxman400]

I think you can, I think you can, LOL Looks Great.

 

[NotURMailman]

How did you do the tip?

That's a very cool pen!

 

[Bigj51]

Another fantastic creation! I am loving the one I ordered from you. I don't let anyone but myself touch it! Keep up the good work. :biggrin:

 

[Jim Burr]

Sweet!! I saw those bands elsewhere...they are really cool!

 

[bruce119]

Wow that's really nice
GOOD JOB

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[MartinPens]

Thanks everyone. I got several more prepped today and hope to get them finished over the weekend. I owe two of them to IAP members and the others go online.

The ash end is made of buckeye burl.

Keeping things stocked is a "good" problem. Sometimes the activities and schedules with the kids chops things up too much. Other times I just tank out in motivation. If I were a writer I would say that I occasionally struggle with writers block.

Happy turning

Martin

 

[Dai Sensei]

Well done

 

[Dale Allen]

Great looking pen as always Martin.
You probably wouldn't put up with the frustration if the task wasn't so enjoyable.

 

[Alzey]

Great looking pen. I am glad you are keeping your priorities straight Those band concerts are lot of fun. My kid now plays in the concert band at collage. Band is a great influence in their life.

 

[johnspensandmore]

Very nice! I'd like to see it open.

 

[Wright]

Very nice pen Martin! I like the Ben Franklin label.

 

[SDB777]

I really enjoy seeing the cigars your making, everyone of them is a true piece of art!!!




Scott (take time for the little things) B

 

[Dalecamino]

These pens are just plain cool. Nice work Martin.