My first pen!

[hasha2000]

Basic slim-line, with all natural BLO finish.

Image could be better...

 

[renowb]

That's nice! What kind of wood is it?

 

[hasha2000]

My Bad

It's pistachio, so I'm told...

 

[bobjackson]

Wish my first pen looked that good. Great job.

 

[Craftdiggity]

Very nice. You might want to consider using a more durable finish in the future. BLO pops the grain and looks nice, but it is an oil. It does not offer any protection at all. For pens, there is a wide variety of finishing options. Your pens will last a lot longer.

 

[Rfturner]

great job on the first pen.

I would suggest learning how to do a CA (superglue) finish. it is very durable and last

 

[Dudley Young]

Well done. +on the CA. You're hooked.

 

[wright_714]

Nice work on your first pen. I still keep mine around, in all its ugliness, as a momento. CA is an excellent choice of finish, but it does take some time to perfect.

 

[Jim15]

Good looking pen.

 

[Displaced Canadian]

Good color combination, and fit looks spot on. Great job.

 

[boxerman]

Very nice first pen.

 

[MoJo]

Very nice! Welcome to the addiction...

 

[nava1uni]

Very nice looking pen. You did a very nice job. I personally like a finish that is not CA. I know that it sells well, but I really like how wood feels without the finish.

 

[hasha2000]

Thanks Everyone!!!

Thanks for the complements, and the suggestions. My brother has told me about CA, and I've watched him do one, as well as tried myself to do it. And I think I'm gonna try and stick with all natural finishes (Friction Shellacs, Lacquers). If anything I think it might make a good selling point. eace:

 

[Stevej72]

Very nice looking pen!