Does this look good on black TI?

[jskeen]

I posted a while back to see what folks thought looked good on black TI kits. Should have asked what DON'T look good to keep the list shorter. Anyway, here's what I picked, let me know what you think.


Bocote

and Ebony

Let me know what you think, good and bad.

 

[Jarheaded]

I like both pens, but the reflection on the ebony is taking away from the grain. the finials look great. I always liked black titanium.

 

[workinforwood]

They both work great for me. Interesting how you did the centerband as well.

 

[bitshird]

James, both are outstanding, the center bands and the finials add that extra step that says these were made by a person that is an uncompromising craftsman, and cares about his product, I'd like to see the grain on the ebony, jeez man do you have to put such a great finish on them
It almost looks like you matched the grain on the centerband on the Bocote, both are the kind of pen I wish i could turn out.[8D][8D][8D]

 

[VisExp]

Very nice work. I agree with what Ken had to say about your attention to detail.

 

[redfishsc]

Black ti look good on those pens? You better believe it!

Sweet work. []

 

[papaturner]

They are both winners in my book. Great job.

 

[PaulDoug]

Like I said black ti goes with all. Beautiful pens both. How do you do those CB's. Very nice.

 

[desertyellow]

I favor the ebony, although both are great pens.

 

[IPD_Mrs]

Originally posted by desertyellow

I favor the ebony, although both are great pens.

Where as I favor the first as the BlkTi brings out the graining. From personal taste the ebony is a bit dark for the Ti pen and I would prefer it on a sterling or platinum depending on what you want to do cost wise. But this is what is nice in the pen turning world .. there is always someone who is going to like what you do enough to make it worth your while to do it .. so long as you aren't being really off the wall. Even then you are likely to still find a buyer if you have the dreaded "patience."

Nice work, I love the center band detail.

Mrs.

 

[jskeen]

Thanks guys for the feedback. I've sent a couple of email tutorials on the centerbands, but haven't gotten any feedback on how well the process works for somebody else. Eventually I may work up one to post if the interest exists.

Ken, actually, the grain flows from finial through cap, centerband and body on both pens, but the drastic difference in curve radius on the ebony makes it impossible to see on all 4 pieces at one time like you can on the bocote. I'm still trying to figure out this photography stuff, but decided to play around with it and see if I could do better.

 

[PaulDoug]

Love to see your tutorial in the IAP Lib. Gorgeous pens.

 

[toolcrazy]

Those are both very, very nice. I like the black ti kits. They go with just about everything.

 

[great12b4ever]

As usual, your workmanship looks great! I always enjoy seeing your pens.

 

[igran7]

Outstanding workmanship on both pens. I especially like the Bocote with the Black TI. AWESOME!!!

 

[drayman]

James, great looking pens, i love them both. now i want a tutorial on the centre band too.[:0]

 

[Ligget]

Beautiful pens![]

 

[mitchm]

Great pens! The Bocote is awesome![][8D]