My PITH pen to Phunky_2003 - My first closed end

[G1Pens]

I had to wait until he confirmed receiving it before posting the pix, but he got it this morning, so here are the pics.

This was my first closed end pen. It was really hard to let it go. I figured I would use the PITH as motivation to try something new. I am so glad I did.

This is a Jr Gent dressed with a Kentucky bourbon barrel blank. I am really happy with the way it turned out. Like I said, after I got it done I wanted to keep it. But I figured if I could do it once, I can do it again.

Comments and criticisms welcome....thanks for looking.

 

[Drstrangefart]

Looks great. The color of the timber really works with the gold on the kit.

 

[wiset1]

Awesome. I love the grain and flow of the pen.

 

[Phunky_2003]

This is a beautiful pen.

I really appreciate receiving such a beauty. I've admired your work you've posted here and now I have one of my own. Again thanks! And thanks for the extra packaging supplies they will come in handy.

 

[G1Pens]

This is a beautiful pen.

I really appreciate receiving such a beauty. I've admired your work you've posted here and now I have one of my own. Again thanks! And thanks for the extra packaging supplies they will come in handy.

Thanks for the compliments. I had a good time making this pen and learned something in the process.

 

[U-Turn]

Gary - great job!!!

 

[firewhatfire]

some crazy coloring going down that blank. I like it. now its time to close both ends.

Phil

 

[MarkD]

Very Nice Gary! It has a very classy look.

 

[RogerH]

Wow Gary, a beautiful job and super classy end product. What a fantastic result for a first closed end pen, in IMHO. You may have motivated me to give a try a first closed end !! Thx so much for sharing your great work.

 

[EarlD]

Great pen, Gary. Did you make a mandrel like Russell demonstrated at the last meeting?

 

[G1Pens]

Great pen, Gary. Did you make a mandrel like Russell demonstrated at the last meeting?

I missed the last meeting so I took the easy way out and purchased mine from Arizona Silhouette.