Not sure about this

[dgscott]

It's Alaskan Birch Burl with ebonite and a little Mammoth ivory on barrel and cap. I like the barrel, but not sure about the cap with the peek-a-boo finial. Criticisms gladly considered.

Doug

 

[terryf]

Almost looks like its chipped in the uncapped pic??

I would have opted for all black cap or bigger finial myself. Nevertheless, a nice pen I'd be happy to use daily.

 

[dgscott]

Almost looks like its chipped in the uncapped pic??

Welllll, it's got a step in the front, kind of like a priest's collar -- the idea was to reveal a little more of what's underneath. Maybe a mistake, maybe back to the shop, maybe sit on it for a while.

 

[terryf]

Almost looks like its chipped in the uncapped pic??

Welllll, it's got a step in the front, kind of like a priest's collar -- the idea was to reveal a little more of what's underneath. Maybe a mistake, maybe back to the shop, maybe sit on it for a while.

Perhaps a small step at 120 degrees all the way round ie. three steps in total so it doesnt look like a chip (Im thinking mont blanc sorta wavy pattern)

 

[Janster]

The wood is gorgeous! I find the finial area disturbing w/the "step'? Having NEVER worked w/Ebonite, is that about as polished out that it gets? Seems to me the section should be shining too! Be well...........Jan

 

[Ligget]

Almost looks like its chipped in the uncapped pic??

Welllll, it's got a step in the front, kind of like a priest's collar -- the idea was to reveal a little more of what's underneath. Maybe a mistake, maybe back to the shop, maybe sit on it for a while.

Good to see you thinking of new ideas, some will work better than others but hey, remember we penturners don`t make mistakes they are just last minute design changes! :biggrin::biggrin:

 

[mikespenturningz]

I think this is a beautiful pen. Wow very nice indeed. Maybe you could make the peek-a-boo finial more obvious? But all in all that is a great pen.

 

[dgscott]

I appreciated the positive comments (and the encouragement), but changed my mind and finished the cap in a more traditional manner. Buffed up the section, too!

I have to say, I like it better. Thanks, everyone!
Doug

 

[Curly]

I believe if you had made lots of notches, think of a Rook from a Chess set, a little Ivory dome in it would look right. Good looking pen either way.