Lucky 7's

[elkhorn]

Here's an Eclipse pen kit with a Masterscroller Lucky 7's pen blank from Exotic Blanks I made for a customer. I am posting three pictures to get your input. One is photographed on my usual black granite, one on a gray/white piece of granite and the third against a graduated gray background on a pen stand (oops! Sorry, I didn't rotate it!). Which do you prefer? I'm trying to learn what is the best background for each type of pen. Your opinions are valued!

Comments & Critiques always welcome!

 

[Rick_G]

While the black background looks good I think I like the center one best. The one on the right is to light and washes out the black in the pen making it look lighter than the other two.

 

[gimpy]

While the black background looks good I think I like the center one best. The one on the right is to light and washes out the black in the pen making it look lighter than the other two.

I agree

 

[Jim15]

Nice looking pen. I like number 2.

 

[longbeard]

Pen looks great. I agree with the above also.


Harry

 

[ed4copies]

I think the center one looks more "in focus". Could easily be an optical illusion, but it is definitely my favorite.

AND it is a NICE-LOOKING pen!!! Well done!!

 

[elkhorn]

Thanks, everyone. I agree with you as well: the center one looks better.

Ed, thanks for carrying such an interesting blank!

Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Take care,

John

 

[ed4copies]

We sincerely appreciate Jeff---he is a pleasure to work with.

 

[Indiana_Parrothead]

Hi John great a pen. I think that I like #2 better. The fittings on the kit look better in #1 but you can't tell very well where the blank stops and the background begins.

Mike

 

[Band Saw Box]

Great looking pen. I also think photo #2 is the best. #3 make it look as if the top of the pen was not finished.

 

[PR_Princess]

The middle photo would be my choice as well.

Cool looking pen...may everything come up 7's for both you and your customer!!

 

[Fishinbo]

Cool pen! The pretty blank really stand out with the kit. Like photo #1, it has a nice reflection on the smooth black surface. Great job!