My First Stogie

[Ken Massingale]

Another from the Cherry root.
The finish is Zinsser French Polish, the first pen I have used it on, followed by TSW, of course. As always, thanks for looking, and critques welcome.
ken

 

[ryannmphs]

WOW, that is some beautiful wood there, and the pen is nice as well

Ryan

 

[KKingery]

That has great character! Excellent work.

 

[Gary]

That is one very spalted piece of wood! Nice work on all the detail.

 

[ctEaglesc]

As far as critiquing goes, there's a wrinkle in the backround.

Gonna have to dig up some roots.
How did you like that "french Polish"?

 

[DCBluesman]

Beautiful job on this pen, Ken. The only thing I would consider changing is the background for the photo. It's so close in coloring that it detracts rather than enhances. (You KNOW it's a great pen when my only comment is on your background!)

 

[tipusnr]

Wild pen! Now there's a cigar even I might use!!

 

[jkirkb94]

No critique!!! Beautiful cigar!!! Kirk[8D]

 

[opfoto]

What background??? [] Great looking wood. Beautiful Pen!!!

 

[leehljp]

I have some Cherry root and I would be happy if it is half as beautiful in grain as that. Beautiful Wood + Skill = Priceless!

 

[Fleabit]

I am totally won over for that root. Beautiful grain and of course you do outstanding workmanship. Great job!

 

[knifecut]

Beautiful pen. I wonder what one dyed gold would look like?

 

[Brent]

The wood looks great, very good looking cigar

 

[Tom McMillan]

Awesome!! That cherry root is very nice!!!

 

[dougle40]

Great wood + great turning = 1 Great Pen !!!!

 

[woodscavenger]

Well done. The wood is stellar!

 

[J. Fred Muggs]

Gorgeous wood and great use of it, Ken. I like the little extra you did in turning in both the top and the bottom. It's just enough but not too much. Great work.[][]

 

[PenWorks]

Fine pen and the root burl is stellar looking, very nice job.

 

[Jake Byrd]

That is just great! I love the grain in the wood.