Couple recent pens

[Ted iin Michigan]

Just realized I've been having so much fun looking that I haven't posted a pic of anything in a while. Made a delivery to one of my favorite custs yeaterday and thought I'd share a few pics. Enjoy (I hope!)
http://www.penturners.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=81292&stc=1&d=1347564313
http://www.penturners.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=81293&stc=1&d=1347564313
http://www.penturners.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=81294&stc=1&d=1347564313
http://www.penturners.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=81296&stc=1&d=1347564313

 

[Fishinbo]

All I wanted to say is that they are all splendid pens.

 

[CSue]

Is that first one a "Home Brew"? Love those colors together!

 

[toyotaman]

I'll have to agree., the first one has some really nice coloring. Homemade blank?

 

[Bowl Slinger]

They are all very nice!

 

[yorkie]

These are some nice pens, and well executed.

How do you like the Manhattan kit?

 

[Ted iin Michigan]

Thanks for the kind words, folks. I've been working for about the last 6 months on my finishing and I'm thinking the effort is finally starting to pay off.

CSue & Toyotaman - It's a PSI blank called "Aquarius". It's one of those mica pearl materials that tends to be tough to turn but well worth the effort (IMHO). Love the blues and greens. I painted the tube and the blank a blueish green.

Yorkie - I really like the Manhattan pen. Love the clean lines and so far I've had no issues with the clip - which was something that was brought up here as a potential weakness. I tend to prefer longer tubes so this one works well in my area of choices. The instructions say to make a cover when pressing in the top so the click mechanism doesn't get damaged but I've been using the "tool" that CSUSA supplies with the Clicker pen kits. Works like a charm.

 

[rizaydog]

Very nice pens.

 

[jrap]

I love the 3rd pen. What blank is that

 

[Ted iin Michigan]

jrap - Thanks. LOML loved it, too. She got the first one. This is actually the 2nd. It's a Tru-stone called Leopardskin Jasper. And, yes, we think it pairs wonderfully with a gold pen.

 

[ironman123]

Those are some very nice pens.

Great job.

Ray