First Lotus

[Jim in Oakville]

Hi,

I turned a few new pen kits the other day. I read the review Anthony posted some time ago on this kit and decided to try it out.

I chose a red jasper Tru Stone for the body.

Aside from the recycled Statesman clip I like the pen, it’s a bit heavy on hardware, so that might be a differentiator for some people in deciding to either make it or purchase it.

This is the most expensive kit I have even bought but I think it will sell fine,


Funny how I always associated the name Lotus with Colin Chapman..

 

[alamocdc]

Just another run of the mill beautiful pen, Jim.[]

 

[gerryr]

Very nice work. The color combination is quite stunning.

I always associated Lotus with Jimmy Clark.[]

 

[Jim in Oakville]

Originally posted by gerryr
<br />Very nice work. The color combination is quite stunning.

I always associated Lotus with Jimmy Clark.[]

Hi Gerry,

I was a Jimmy Clark fan as a kid in the 60's...[]

Thanks for the kind words...

 

[ed4copies]

Jim,

I think your choice of material is excellent. But, I can't say I am wild about the kit. Too much metal at both ends, IMO.

Hope it sells GREAT for you, if so, let me know. I still think it does NOT matter how I view a pen, only how the CUSTOMER views it!! Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!

 

[LanceD]

Very nice. The red jasper is my favorite tru stone blank.

 

[Jim in Oakville]

Originally posted by ed4copies
<br />Jim,

I think your choice of material is excellent. But, I can't say I am wild about the kit. Too much metal at both ends, IMO.

Hope it sells GREAT for you, if so, let me know. I still think it does NOT matter how I view a pen, only how the CUSTOMER views it!! Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!

I agree with you Ed,

I have only two of these kits, so I'll see how it goes...I am still trying to select my material for the second one, , right now I'm leaning towards an amboyna burl. I'll let you know how they sell, but I am thinking the Imperial might sell better.

 

[JDPens]

That looks really good!!

 

[Jim15]

Beautiful pen, love the red and the gold accents.

 

[kent4Him]

I'm with Ed. I like the wood and your work. I don't care for the Lotus.

 

[kruger]

hello,

very nice job. he is very "class"

ps: where did you buy the tru stones?
thanks
froggy

 

[Rob]

Not sure of other suppliers, but Tru-Stone is available from Craft Supplies USA.

http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/

 

[Jim in Oakville]

Originally posted by kruger
<br />hello,

very nice job. he is very "class"

ps: where did you buy the tru stones?
thanks
froggy

Merci pour vos mots gentils de mon stylo!
J'ai acheté la Tru-Stone aux Craft Supply USA



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[PenWorks]

Very sharp looking pen Jim,
Did they score on you tonight ?? []

 

[TellicoTurning]

Hey Jim,
That's a cool pen, I'll bet some lawyer would love to flash that around.

 

[Jim in Oakville]

Originally posted by PenWorks
<br />Very sharp looking pen Jim,
Did they score on you tonight ?? []

Thanks Anthony,

Yes I let in a few goals, the final was 4-3, we won!![]


Hey did I miss something, did you move??

 

[Jim in Oakville]

Originally posted by ozmandus
<br />Hey Jim,
That's a cool pen, I'll bet some lawyer would love to flash that around.

Hmmm.....gotta get me lawyer....[}][}]

 

[PenWorks]

3 goals but you got the W, that's what counts []
Yes, I moved the pen store & shop into a new building Sept 1.
Stop bye when you are in town again.

 

[Jim in Oakville]

Originally posted by PenWorks
<br />3 goals but you got the W, that's what counts []
Yes, I moved the pen store & shop into a new building Sept 1.
Stop bye when you are in town again.

Okay, Cool...[]

You bet I really enjoyed meeting you last time...[]

 

[Jamie]

I ordered a Lotus a few days ago, haven't got it yet but now that I see yours I'm sure It'll be a great looking pen. I ordered it for a Christmas present for my wife. I hope it's not <u>too</u> heavy. I'm going to do it in bamboo, has anyone turned bamboo?
Good job and nice choice of material.

 

[Penmonkey]

Wow! That's a nice pen!

 

[Paco]

Wow! The red and gold and red really contrast nicely.