Majestic in Toucan

[WildcatHollow]

Majestic Series Rollerball Pen in
Toucan Crushed Velvet Acrylic
with Rhodium and Black Titanium Nitride Accountrement
and a Swarovski Crystal in the Clip

I wasn't sure about the Toucan pen blank matched with the Majestic Kit. When I showed it to my girlfriend she said she thought that it would sell to a woman in Miami. Now that I look at it, it does have more of a feminine feeling to it, but I think that's offset by the look and feel of the Majestic kit. I dunno. What do you guys think?

 

[fernhills]

Very nice blank and kit match, neat. Carl

 

[Rangertrek]

I really like this blank. I have made 3 pens using Toucan. It attracts a lot of attention at shows, but not one of them has sold. Cant figure that one out. Style of pens range from a zen , baron, and long click.

 

[rcflyer23]

That is a cool looking blank. It works very well on that kit.

 

[Bree]

Ohh that bird can sing! Lovely.
:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

 

[rjwolfe3]

Beautiful!

 

[jbostian]

Looks great!

Jamie

 

[bitshird]

Nice blank, being that colorful, you would think it would be a great seller.

 

[Stick Rounder]

Very nice.

 

[ed4copies]

I have made a number of them in Comfort style pens, sells quickly.

Yours is well-done, but I suspect the material is too "casual" for a more expensive pen.

JMO!!

BTW, has an interesting smell as it turns, doesn't it?? Spose they put perfume in it??

 

[bgibb42]

I love the color in that blank. Where does one find Toucan blanks?

 

[WildcatHollow]

Update...

Ed...I noticed the odor was different from the exotic blanks I had turned, and it was the first time I felt like I had to put a mask on. I also use a big ol' PSI dust collector, so that keeps most of the odor out of the room. I also noticed that after I came into the house from shoveling snow this morning, there was a definite odor in the house. Not bad, mind you...just different.

I got this blank from woodturnerscatalog.com.

You can find it here:

http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/store/Pen_Making___Pen_Blanks___Pen_Makers_Choice_Acrylic_Pen_Blank___pen_makers_choice?Args=

Regards,

t.

 

[Trevor]

great looking pen. I love that blank and have made several different pen styles from it. It is always a big hit with customers.

 

[ed4copies]

Ed...I noticed the odor was different from the exotic blanks I had turned, and it was the first time I felt like I had to put a mask on. I also use a big ol' PSI dust collector, so that keeps most of the odor out of the room. I also noticed that after I came into the house from shoveling snow this morning, there was a definite odor in the house. Not bad, mind you...just different.

I got this blank from woodturnerscatalog.com.

You can find it here:

http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/s...e_Acrylic_Pen_Blank___pen_makers_choice?Args=

Regards,

t.

They have 3 or 4 that have their own "aroma". About the same time we were talking on the IAP about adding smells to PR. I have often wondered if they tried it.

I like the smell, but it IS different.

 

[workinforwood]

It's possible that the kit is just too much for that pen, but maybe not. I wouldn't be opposed to carrying that material in my pocket. It's a great looking pen and photo, well done!

 

[WildcatHollow]

Majestic + Toucan

Jeff,

I agree. It's a big pen: nearly six inches long and 3.8 ounces. I told my son it weighs "a quarter pound." I've got another of the blanks, and I'm going to try it with something a little less "elegant," probably a Designer from PSI.

I also got two other blanks from them: black and gold, and tortoise shell.

The retro look of these blanks intrigues me. I think it's a call-back to my younger days when I'd go into pen stores and look at all the pens I couldn't afford. My only regret is that I didn't know at the time I could have made something similar to the ones I saw in the cases.

I've always been fascinated with the look of acrylic, and the big, substantial pen. That may be a direction for me.

We'll see.

Regards,

t.

 

[the_benz]

I really like the blank. Just wish they would start offering some additional color combinations.

The pen looks fantastic.

 

[johnnycnc]

I think the combination is nice, it is different in a good way!
Beautiful pen, and superb photographic skill.

I had some of those blanks shortly after they came out, and did not
care for the smell while turning..

 

[Constant Laubscher]

I agree, great looking pen and photo well done!

 

[CSue]

What a beauty! It looks very nice as a Majestic!