new Americana from a new member

[steve_mcloon]

This is my first pen shown to the world. It was partly an experiment in photography and partly an investigation of the process of posting. I have been turning for about a year, and I particularly enjoy turning pens because of the rapid gratification.

This pen is a continuation of my recent experimentation with angled grain. The main body is long grain blackwood. There are two bloodwood inserts at each end with angled grain at 90 degrees to oneanother. I was hoping for an alternating leaflets effect.

The finish is BLO/CA polished to a high gloss. (I know I need to improve my photography.)

 

[great12b4ever]

Nice looking pen and great finish. The alternating grain looks like it works well with this pen.

 

[desertyellow]

That is a great way to start.
Both pen and photo look good.
Try posting a larger picture.
Good job.

 

[fernhills]

Hi, Great looking pen, nice kit, fit, and finish. Welcome, Carl

 

[broitblat]

Steve,

I think that's a great looking pen. The alternating grain is pretty subtle (at least in the photo), but the angled lines and contrasting colors add great character even if you miss the grain.

-Barry

 

[Ligget]

Excellent work and finish![]

 

[jhs494]

Nice looking pen Steve.
Great job all the way around.
Thanks for sharing it with us.

 

[winpooh498]

Very nice looking pen! I think the picture also looks good.