Pretty but not pretty enough!

[SteveAxelrod]

It was amazing to see 40 beautiful pens entered into the Pretty Wood Pen contest! I knew from the beginning that my maple burl was just not spectacular enough to compete, and I was pleasantly surprised to place 6th. Of all the pens I've turned I'd have to say that the Jr. Abraham has the most striking design and I thought it looked great with the maple burl.

Congrats to everyone for turning out some magnificent pens!

 

[magpens]

Yes, Steve, that is indeed a lovely pen and the hardware is exceptional !!!!

You display your work beautifully !!!

 

[Rolandranch]

Beautiful pen! It was really close. There sure was a lot of tough competition.

 

[jttheclockman]

Every one of the pens in that contest could easily make the front page here. Yours is no exception.

 

[robutacion]

Well, I don't really agree with you and I believe, every species of wood have its own beauty. Furthermore, most wood species are capable to produce some very rare pieces of totally stunning wood in grains and colours and if you consider the number of "pretty woods out there that one could make a pen from/with, your choice was a good one regardless of what position/place it got in the challenge...!

What really matters is that you felt confident to enter the challenge with one of your own made pens and that you are satisfied with what you've done, the rest is all not as important.

I like what you've done...!

Cheers
George

 

[stuckinohio]

Beautiful pen and workmanship. Your picture taking skills are great too! The Abraham is my favorite pen kit lately. I love the manly lines and embellishments.

 

[Charlie_W]

Contest or no contest.....it is a lovely pen!

 

[Jgrden]

That is a nice looking pen. Good work.

 

[PenWizard]

Nice choice of pen kit and blank. Nicely turned and finished. That's a winner in my book and so are your photos!

 

[franco32]

I'd own it!!!

 

[OZturner]

A Superb Pen, amongst a Fantastic Collection of Stunning Pens, Steve.
Congratulations for being Included in that Illustrious Group.
Brian.