My first Jr. Emperor

[GouletPens]

This was my first Jr. Emperor. I've had it for months, and I just couldn't take it mocking me anymore. The wood is a nice 50/50 amboyna burl with a CA finish. I must say I am quite pleased and already have more prepped up and ready to turn!!:biggrin:

 

[jkeithrussell]

Very nice. Awesome finish.

 

[Steve Busey]

OK, I'll bite. What's 50/50 about the burl?

 

[GouletPens]

OK, I'll bite. What's 50/50 about the burl?

Half heartwood, half sapwood.

 

[chriselle]

Another beauty. You're pulling out all the stops with all these high enders. :beer:

 

[reddwil]

Thats sweet. good job

 

[fernhills]

Hi, nice one Brian, I have two in my stash, Looking for a reason to make one.

 

[markgum]

awesome....

 

[GouletPens]

Hi, nice one Brian, I have two in my stash, Looking for a reason to make one.

I was looking for a reason too....then we got 9 inches of snow....a once every 10 years kinda thing where I live.....and voila!!!

 

[papaturner]

Another beautiful pen and blank.

 

[outfitter]

Very cool pen Brian! That looks great! Is that pen in the Fancy Single Rosewood Pen Display Box Item #: PKBOX8R from PSI? I got one in black and was really impressed for $10.
What do you think of it?

 

[GouletPens]

Very cool pen Brian! That looks great! Is that pen in the Fancy Single Rosewood Pen Display Box Item #: PKBOX8R from PSI? I got one in black and was really impressed for $10.
What do you think of it?

Yup, that's the case.....the black one is okay, but the rosewood one is far more impressive to me. It's solid wood!! I couldn't make one myself for the price they have them!

 

[Blind_Squirrel]

Very nice! I use a Jr. Emp. fountain as my daily at work.

 

[toolcrazy]

Gorgeous Pen.

I wonder, though, is the wood used elegant enough for that kit? I am the type that thinks that fancy kits need a plainer blank as not to over shadow the kit. Or, is this just me. Even though, if I were to pick a burl, it would be Amboyna, too.

 

[GouletPens]

Gorgeous Pen.

I wonder, though, is the wood used elegant enough for that kit? I am the type that thinks that fancy kits need a plainer blank as not to over shadow the kit. Or, is this just me. Even though, if I were to pick a burl, it would be Amboyna, too.

It must have been fine, cuz I just sold it. My best customer just saw the picture, not even the real thing and wanted it. Personally, I think that only the most spectacular woods deserve a fancy kit like this. I don't think one overshadows the other, but rather the kit and wood compliment each other. But hey that's me.

 

[jyreene]

That's a nice pen. Can't wait to have enough confidence and skill to do that kind of work. Gotta learn how to do a proper finish first.

 

[rodsaw]

Setting the standard high for the new Richmond chapter--very nice work.

 

[Stick Rounder]

Beautiful Pen. Got to get some of those boxes.

 

[amosfella]

very very nice. Great work.

 

[arjudy]

Really like that one.

 

[GouletPens]

Setting the standard high for the new Richmond chapter--very nice work.

That's how I do. Gotta walk the walk.

 

[toolcrazy]

It must have been fine, cuz I just sold it. My best customer just saw the picture, not even the real thing and wanted it. Personally, I think that only the most spectacular woods deserve a fancy kit like this. I don't think one overshadows the other, but rather the kit and wood compliment each other. But hey that's me.

You may be right. I have an Jr. Emperor that I haven't assembled, yet. I can not decide on what blank to use. I have a bunch of ideas, but nothing has struck me as a perfect match. I now have one more choice. THX