Fat Cigar

[Woodnknots]

Here's a new one on me... I had a college professor pick up one of my cigar pens and ask me if I made any "fat" pens. Well, color me confused... I always thought that the cigars were pretty fat, but I guess I was wrong. Anyway, here's what I came up with to complete his order. Sorry about the pic quality, it's just a scan. It's Big Leaf Maple burl, and it had a small bit of spalting that you can JUST see with the scan pic. The finish is BLO/CA followed up with Carnauba on the buffing wheel. The pic doesn't do this one justice.

 

[woodwish]

Interesting shape, but if that is what he wants it certainly is a nice looking pen. Let us know how he likes it. Beautiful wood and finish!

 

[GregD]

Nice looking pen even if it is FAT. I have had several request for fat pens. Many people with Parkinson's Disease and Arthritis have trouble gripping a small pen. So I have turn a few different sizes then go see what works and go from there.

 

[Fred in NC]

Dave, I would not have thought of turning a shape like that either! You managed to make a very nice but unusual pen. It looks real good. Your customer should be very pleased. Congrats !

 

[Rifleman1776]

If that is what the customer wants, take the money, make what he wants, then run. [] To me, it looks impossible to write with.

 

[Fred in NC]

Frank, I would love to see a pic of the customer writing with it ....

 

[elody21]

I love the wood but I am not sure about the fat tip.