The Fleet's In

[DCBluesman]

Blue and Gold fleck acrylic in a Flat Top American Double Twist. Commissioned for a May commissioning at the Naval Academy.

Critiques welcome. (I hope the Pen Critic stops in!)

 

[Gary]

Now that looks about as nicely done as can be! Good job, Lou and unlike that Redskin pen, I really like these colors.

 

[Tom McMillan]

Well, I will say I like those colors!!! Nice Lou---and I hope it gets as good a reaction as your last two color pen!!!!

 

[cigarman]

Great looking pen Lou. Nice color combination and smooth look.

 

[woodpens]

That is a big improvement in my opinion, Lou. The blue and gold work well together. In the submarine service, we had a blue crew and a gold crew. Maybe you need a submarine inlaid on the cap... []

 

[its_virgil]

Lou,
Much nicer and a good idea. I have an ex-student graduating in May from the Naval Academy. I may have to try to sell a similar pen to his parents, who, by the way, are also ex-students of mine. Do you charge royalties on your ideas?
Do a good turn daily!
Don

 

[dougle40]

I like that combo Lou and very nice pen !!

 

[JimGo]

Lou, that looks great! Nice fit and finish, and I'm sure it will make a GREAT gift! I wonder if the MicroSeal (or whatever it was) people can do up a USNA seal for you in time...

 

[WoodChucker]

Lou, you did a fine job and the colors complement each other nicely! Thanks for sharing your work.

 

[Gregory Huey]

Nice job Lou and good color combo.

 

[tipusnr]

Good looking pen, even though I don't like that gold fleck material much in large quantities. I'm sure he'll treasure it. Might not carry it around much however. As mentioned by another sailor - the slimline is about all that will fit in the uniform shirt pen pocket!! (Unless they've changed the uniform since I retired.)

 

[wdcav1952]

Very nice pen, Lou! I almost jumped up and started singing Anchors Aweigh when I saw it. Although I'm in the Public Health Service now, I will always be Navy at heart. I'm sure this pen will successfully make the transition from treasured possession to heirloom.

 

[Randy_]

Lou:

I like that pen a lot better than the "UGLY PEN" and primarily because of the form. HUT makes a finial that may fit your pen and accepts an insert with the USN emblem!! They are a few pennies over 4 bucks and would add a really nice touch if they are of good quality. I've been meaning to buy a couple to see what they are like; but haven't gotten to it yet.

You can also have the emblem on the clip; but I think the finial is the best place for it.

 

[Ken Massingale]

Great Lou. It doesn't get any better that that.
ken

 

[Darley]

Lou good combination of colour the pen is awesome.

Serge

 

[tipusnr]

I've purchased and used HUT's Navy emblem and, sorry to say, it's the best out there but nothing to be overly proud of!!

 

[Jim in Oakville]

Wow,

That combination looks great!

 

[JimGo]

Actually, now that I think of it, http://WoodPenPro.com had some interesting looking clips. Not sure if any of them would be appropriate for your intended recipient.

 

[DCBluesman]

Thanks to all of you for taking the time to look and comment. I've been studying this particular kit and have to figure out a way to compensate for the fact that the wood/plastic on the upper barrel is shorter than that on the lower barrel. It may take a re-thinking of the lower barrel if disparate colors are used. In solid colors or woods, it doesn't seem as noticeable.

 

[GregD]

Nice looking pen Lou.

 

[PenWorks]

Good looking pen Lou, the color combo is great. Sounds like I missed the other pen they talked about. also sounds like I don't want to see it. LOL This is a sharp pen, good job.

 

[Brent]

Lou I think you have a winner here