Non-PITH tease

[dgscott]

Electroplating has added a whole new level of excitement to my shop time ("What can I sparkle?"). Here, I'm more interested in showing off the plated stuff than the rest of the pen. The center band and "end buttons" are plated in 24k gold (you can see what a pretty day it is here in Taos in one of the buttons). The pen is Cumberland Rod.

Thanks for oogling.
Doug

 

[Jim Smith]

Very pretty pen. I really like the electroplated parts, but how do you think the 24K gold will hold up to wear?

Jim Smith

 

[alamocdc]

Doug, I like the e-plating, but I have to ask. Am I seeing a photographic anomaly, or fine scratches about half way down the barrel?

 

[dgscott]

Very pretty pen. I really like the electroplated parts, but how do you think the 24K gold will hold up to wear?

Jim Smith

Well, after I plate it, I run it under a white diamond buff for a minute or so to shine it up, so I'm guessing it's pretty durable.

Doug

 

[dgscott]

Doug, I like the e-plating, but I have to ask. Am I seeing a photographic anomaly, or fine scratches about half way down the barrel?

Dust, I think. I got worried when I read your post, and I gave it a good looking over. Ebonite does draw the dust, and it's one thing we have in abundance here in Taos!

Doug

 

[Robert111]

Very pretty pen Doug. Reminded me of how much Cumberland looks like cocobolo.

 

[firewhatfire]

neat looking pen. When you said Taos it made me think of that pizza place you have out there. Huge slices of great pizza.

Phil

 

[McBryde]

Good looking pen Doug, and like Robert above, Cumberland definately reminds me of cocobola as well.

E

 

[rizaydog]

Very classy. Great looking pen.