My First Jr Gent Fountain Pen dress in Maple Burl

[Band Saw Box]

This is my first Jr. Gent fountain pen. The blank is Maple Burl that I believe Steve (NittanyLion) sent me a while back. It was a joy to turn and finish. I sanded to 12000 mm and finished with finished with WFT. I really like this kit it been many years since I've used a fountain pen I've forgotten how nice they write. All C&C are welcome.

 

[plantman]

Looks realy good Dan. I would say Maple is correct. Jim S

 

[Charlie_W]

Very, very nice!
Go Dan, Go!
Save a couple for the MAPG contest. Remember, you cannot post a pic beforehand.

 

[Janster]

......looks GREAT from here, well done! ..........Jan

 

[Argo13]

Nice pen Dan!

 

[Band Saw Box]

Thanks Jim S, Charlie , Jan and Jason for your very nice comments, It is Maple Jim S. Charlie; I have two pen for the contest that I have not posted. I really like working with burls. I'm hoping to find some nice blanks at the MAPG.

 

[RushmanHCP]

Great looking pen Dan. I too enjoy turning the JR Gent kit and use a JR Gent fountain pen daily.

 

[Band Saw Box]

Thank you Chris for that nice complement. I think the last time I used a fountain pen was when I was in the 4th or 5th grade (round 1964/65).

 

[NittanyLion]

....great job Dan. I really like the finish, looks like CA from here, so you really made that wtf shine. You're now hooked!

 

[Dan Masshardt]

....great job Dan. I really like the finish, looks like CA from here, so you really made that wtf shine. You're now hooked!

yes, it does look like ca

 

[Band Saw Box]

Thanks Steve and Dan. I'm very happy with the finish on this one, :biggrin:I put on 4 coats let it set for about 10 minutes then lightly sanded with 3600 mm, then applied 10 more coats. Let it set for about 3 hours then lightly buffed with 6000 - 12000 mm. Steve I'm not hooked, I can stop anything.... really I can, but please don't make me stop.

 

[mikespenturningz]

Wow that is a great piece of wood Dan and you did a nice job with it. Love that finish...

 

[ladycop322]

Exquisite

 

[Band Saw Box]

Thanks Mike and Michelle for such wonderful comment's. I'll have to go buy a nee hat tomorrow mine no longer fits.:biggrin: I will have this one with me at the MAPG.

 

[OZturner]

Beautiful Pen Dan,
Great Blank, matches the Jr. Gent Beautifully.
Superb Fit and Finish.
Fantastic.
Brian.

 

[Band Saw Box]

Brian; thank you for your very nice comment's.

 

[Dalepenkala]

Good looking pen Dan! Congrats!

 

[ossaguy]

Beautiful pen!!!






Steve

 

[Band Saw Box]

Dale and Steve, thank you so much for your comments.

 

[vakmere]

That is a nice wood grain and matches the pen. Sometimes these come out so well I dont want to write with it getting finger prints all over it.

 

[Band Saw Box]

Thank you vakmere. The blank on this pen does not show fingerprint.

 

[rhall_8]

Beautiful pen!

 

[SDB777]

I love the Jr. Gent as a pen kit(especially from timberbits). The cost is spot on to actually make a profit(without 'hosing' the customer), quality is high enough, and just about timber makes them....WOOHOO!

And nothing says WOOHOO! like a piece of burl!



Scott (well done) B

 

[bcul01]

Nice job. Beautiful fountain pen. Great looking finish. Taking the time to do it right gets great results.

Bruce

 

[Band Saw Box]

Thank you rhall_8, Scott and Bruce for those very nice comments.