A Cocobolo Burl Lotus (better pictures added)

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This is a rhodium and 22kt Lotus with some Cocobolo Burl that was bought a long time ago by my brother (Johnnie Jarheaded). He planned on a pen for him and one for me but that didn't happen, so this one is for him. His one year anniversary is coming up quick and I plan on giving this one to our father, I hope he likes it. This pen was a couple of days worth of trying to get some time in and was finished today with 10 coats of CA and micromeshed to 12000 and then buffed up real nice.

I was able to get some half way decent pictures today.

I played with the last picture to give you an idea of the amount and tightness of the eyes in this piece of wood.
 

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Beautiful pen Neil . I'm sure Johnnie would be impressed , and your father will appreciate it . I have fond memories of Johnnie . RIP , one of Americas best .
 
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Spectacular pen and some outstanding wood. Excellent job!!
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That word stunning keeps getting used and for good reason. That is one stunning blank and you put it on a nice highend kit where it belongs. Job well done and I am sure it will be well received and the meaning behind it is powerful. Thanks for showing.
 
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Looks great from over here too, the only critique I would have is that the blank and kit are fighting against each other to catch the attention of the viewer.

I tend to follow the guide of if it is a kit with lots of bling then use a plainer wood, and if you have a top dollar blank with enormous amounts of figure then put it on a plainer kit.

All said and done it is still a very well made pen that anyone would love to own!
 
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Thank you all for your comments and input on this pen. I am hoping to get some better pictures of it as soon as the sun finds its way out.
 
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dalecamino said:
I'm patiently waiting for the sun to shine !:) More photos please ! :biggrin:
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I'm sitting here watching some torrential down pour with heavy lightening and thunder. So much for finally having a day off without any calls or anything, I should have just gone in to work today. Maybe if I'm real lucky my basement can flood and I can get to clean that up too....LOL

Power just went out, thank god for backup generators or I'd be bored.
 
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wolftat said:
I'm sitting here watching some torrential down pour with heavy lightening and thunder. So much for finally having a day off without any calls or anything, I should have just gone in to work today. Maybe if I'm real lucky my basement can flood and I can get to clean that up too....LOL

Power just went out, thank god for backup generators or I'd be bored.
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OK , I'll just enjoy this one for awhile . Nothing much more fun than pumping out a flooded basement . BTDT ! :redface:
 
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What a difference some daylight can make in photography . The eyes in that burl are really tight and the wood has some beautiful color . Thanks for the extra effort Neil . Are you gonna take that t your father ? Just curious ! Either way , he will love the pen .
 
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dalecamino said:
What a difference some daylight can make in photography . The eyes in that burl are really tight and the wood has some beautiful color . Thanks for the extra effort Neil . Are you gonna take that t your father ? Just curious ! Either way , he will love the pen .
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Thanks, I'll be giving it to him when I see him around the end of the month. I'm planning on another one for my mother also, just something a little bit slimmer.
 
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Thanks, I'll be giving it to him when I see him around the end of the month. I'm planning on another one for my mother also, just something a little bit slimmer.
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Great idea . Here goes my curiosity again :biggrin: . Any idea what style for your mother ?
 
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YES YES YES!! It warms my heart when I see a truly rare and exceptional piece of wood complemented by a high-end kit. I can't stand it when I see a cocobolo burl on a carbara or 24k euro or something like that. Well done! And what a sexy piece of wood, MMMM!:wink:
 
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Thank you everyone, just a quick follow up on this pen. I did give it to my father and I could tell he liked it, I think I saw his lip quiver a bit but he got real quiet for a while afterwards so I know he will treasure this one.
 
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