Ruby swirl bakelite

[CaptG]

I saw this stock on Exotic Blanks and had to try it. I bought 2 pieces and this is the first one. I powder coated the tubes black and like how it turned out. I have some candy apple red powder coat that I am going to do the other one in. Should give it a lighter, brighter look, not saying I don't like this one, as it is already sold, but got to try it. Kit is Jr. Statesman fountain in gold with 18k nib from Lou. It looks like there is some haze or fine scratches on the pen in the picture, but I rechecked the pen under my lighted magnifying glass and it is must be my lack of photo skills. All comments welcome and appreciated. Thanks for looking.

 

[hewunch]

WOW that is some kind of purdy! Can we get a view of the finial?

 

[Russell Eaton]

CaptG, that is a gorgeous pen. Russell

 

[fernhills]

Very nice, i got to try that stuff. The kit is just perfect for that color. Carl

 

[bgibb42]

That's a beautiful pen. What is the finial made from and do you have any pics of it?

 

[PaulSF]

That should be illegal, it's so beautiful! Already sold? yeah, no kidding!

 

[Scoots]

Sweet pen! I gotta try one of those.

 

[ed4copies]

I've never seen it with a black background!!

GREAT choice, Gary!!!

Looking forward to the red or silver!!

 

[cnirenberg]

Gary,
Beautiful looking pen. That is fantastic looking material.

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

Wonderful, Excellent,Stupendous,Beautiful,Fantastic and all those other superlatives.

 

[CaptG]

For those who wanted to see the finial, the pen shipped today, sorry. It was made from alt. ivory and the customer had me laser and colorfill with black his monogram on it. It did come out nice. Thank you all for the kind words.

 

[Ligget]

Wonderful, Excellent,Stupendous,Beautiful,Fantastic and all those other superlatives.

Same as Roy! :biggrin:

 

[wdcav1952]

Gary, take a moment and read all of the previous laudatory posts.



DITTO!!

 

[mrburls]

Beautiful pen Gary. I like the black background, different look. I usually use white or shade of red on that bakelite.

Keith "mrburls"

 

[johncrane]

Awesome! Gary.

 

[louisbry]

Ditto and also a nice picture.

 

[workinforwood]

That's an extremely beautiful pen Gary.

 

[Mrs Rojo22]

Stunning!

Robin

 

[toolcrazy]

Damn, I wanted to try that stuff, and you bought the last. I'm always a day late and a dollar short.

Beautiful pen, though.

 

[CaptG]

Steve, when I bought my two blanks, there were several left. After I turned this one, I jumped back on to the Exotic Blanks site to scarf up at least two more (this is only 5 days after I ordered) and they were all gone. Some one else got the last ones, sigh.

 

[krc0604]

very nice I like the colors

 

[SamThePenMan]

Great pen. I really like the blank!