My Favorite Style of Pen- The Havana

[nilsatcraft]

I know that this style of pen isn't among the most popular but it's always been my personal favorite- the Platinum Havana Ballpoint. Being the lazy guy that I am, I prefer the twist mechanism for everyday use. This is the pen that my father requested for his birthday. It was made with Mallee Burl from Australia and finished with two coats of Masters Magic Gloss Lacquer and then two coats of Ren Wax. It came out with a terrific shine on it. I'm sure my dad will love it. Thanks for looking!

PS- Sorry for the bad picture- I need to send the pen out today so I didn't take the time to set up a shoot.

 

[JimGo]

Very pretty Nils! I'm sure it will be a great birthday present!

 

[Czarcastic]

Great looking pen. I'm sure your dad will get years of use from it. Gorgeous finish, too!

 

[Gary Max]

Pen looks great Nils---my birthday is in Sept and I might just be old enough to be your dad????????????---hint-hint

 

[jvsank]

Very nice pen Nils

 

[Ligget]

Great lookin pen Nils. I love that wood but never tried the Havana yet.[]

 

[Geo in Winnipeg]

Great looking pen, I love the wood. Your dad will love it.

 

[swm6500]

Nice looking pen Nils, I am sure your Dad will love it.

 

[nilsatcraft]

Thanks for all the kinds posts, everyone! My dad will be visiting my brother and his family in Wisconsin (Dodgeville) for his birthday on Sunday so I sent it there. It's always nice to give pens to family members- they usually really appreciate them. []

 

[Glenn McCullough]

Nils,
If he doesn't like it, please send it to me and I will take good care of it! I love it.
YOur goood, good friend, almost like a father,
Glenn

 

[nilsatcraft]

Glenn, I think he'll enjoy the pen but since you're like a father to me, I need to 'borrow' some money. Think you could help me out? [] I'm glad you like the pen.

 

[MDWine]

That's a beautiful pen!
Did you apply the lacquer while the lathe was spinning?
It looks like a nice finish... very clear, glassy!

 

[nilsatcraft]

I spray the lacquer on with the lathe off. I spray the length of the pen, rotate a bit, spray the length, rotate and so on. I then just spin the pen by hand using the hand wheel for a few minutes so that the lacquer coats the pen evenly until dry. I've been doing this for over a year and it works great (most of the time []). Thanks for the comments.