Imperial in HRB

[Dalepenkala]

Well I decided to make this one for myself using my absolute favorite wood! HRB. I got a batch and just had to turn one! Its on the Imperial using the Dr's friction polish for pens. I want to see how long this polish keeps its sheen after it being used for a while.

This is the first time using this particular polish. I normally use CA on all my wood pens but wanted to be able to offer my customers a more natural wood pen. I do have to say that it does not have the high gloss that I like with CA, however this polish really makes the wood grain POP!

Comments good or bad is welcome.

 

[Two Hair]

Finish looks good to me.

 

[RKB]

Simply wonderful pen. Dale you make some really beautiful and inspiring pens.
Rod

 

[Sandsini]

That's a beaut! And the finish looks great.

Enjoy your new pen!

 

[BSea]

I really like the finish. I use it a lot on hardwoods. And HRB probably ranks up there with amboyna in my book.

 

[mark james]

Beautiful pen Dale! The blank is awesome, and the finish is excellent. I use this most of the time, and as I do not like a CA finish.

Yes, many folks want the high sheen, but others will appreciate a more natural appearance. I have a few lousy (keeper) pens with this finish after 12 months. The have a nice matte finish. Just slightly less shiny as when done. A buff may help, but they actually look fine. Now... Your customers may want a better shine after a year, so the experiment will be well worth the time!

NIce meeting you at the Ohio Pen Show!

 

[Jim15]

That's a beauty. I don't know how it will hold up but the finish looks great now.

 

[Dalepenkala]

Thanks much guys for the great comments!

 

[hobbyist2013]

Too pretty to use. You did an outstanding job.

 

[Dalepenkala]

Too pretty to use. You did an outstanding job.

Thank you Frank!

 

[Band Saw Box]

That's a beautiful pen Dale and your finish is top notch.

 

[Dalepenkala]

Thank you much Dan!

 

[MikeL]

HRB is one of my favorites as well. Hard to find that wood and when you do it is $$. You certainly did a great job on the wood and put it on a pen worthy of the wood. I've tried doctors also. It's definitely a different finish that will suit a different customer from the high gloss customer.

 

[Mortalis]

I'm sorry, what is HRB?
I know it's something, something burl but what do the H and R stand for?

 

[Dalepenkala]

I'm sorry, what is HRB?
I know it's something, something burl but what do the H and R stand for?

It stands for Honduran Rosewod Burl. This my absolute favorite wood to work wit! Gorgeous stuff!

 

[Dalepenkala]

HRB is one of my favorites as well. Hard to find that wood and when you do it is $$. You certainly did a great job on the wood and put it on a pen worthy of the wood. I've tried doctors also. It's definitely a different finish that will suit a different customer from the high gloss customer.

Yes your right Mike! It's hard to find top notch stuff, and when you do it's expensive! I bought this from someone here on IAP. I don't remember who. Anyway I bought his last batch and I'm great full!

 

[Oldredbeard]

Dale that pen and the wood is awesome. I really like the finish, and want to know how it holds up with use. Congrats on some beautiful work sir.

 

[Dalepenkala]

Dale that pen and the wood is awesome. I really like the finish, and want to know how it holds up with use. Congrats on some beautiful work sir.

Thank you Tim! Yes I do too! That is why I decided to make this pen for myself to see how well the sheen holds up with normal use. I hope it holds up because I'd like to offer this finish as and option for toughs people that want the more natural look.

 

[mikespenturningz]

I only have 2 imperial kits left Dale, You did a great job on this pen. Love it...

 

[Dalepenkala]

I only have 2 imperial kits left Dale, You did a great job on this pen. Love it...

Thanks Mike! I'm low on several pen models too.