You've seen this one before. There is no optical illusion. The picture is taken head on. The Golden Mean (which I don't believe has any value in pen making) has been used twice here. First, the lower barrel is 1.618 times the length of the upper barrel. Second, the width of the base is 1.618 times the width of the cap. This was turned with the aid of one of the new Baron chucks from Arizona Silhouette (thanks Bill!).
Thanks to all who look and particularly to those who take the time and effort to comment.
NOTE: 1.618 is approximate, but pretty darned close. Also, here's the wiki for the Golden Ratio or Golden Mean http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_ratio
Thanks to all who look and particularly to those who take the time and effort to comment.
NOTE: 1.618 is approximate, but pretty darned close. Also, here's the wiki for the Golden Ratio or Golden Mean http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_ratio