Tasmanian Sassafras

[dansills]

Found this blank while organizing my wood drawer (came from EB I think). Looked even better before it was turned with more flaming and spalting. Mainly rhodium Jr gent components except for the finial. I had a spare one from a statesman so I darkened it up a little and left off the center band. I think I like the look without a center band just wish there was a way to eliminate the small joint. 15 coat CA finish, MM and HUT. C&C welcome and thanks for looking.

 

[ZanderPommo]

Fantastic, and very classy

 

[Russknan]

Stunning! And what a beautiful finish! Tough to photograph something so glossy and have it come out well. You nailed it! Russ

 

[Mike D]

That's a beautiful pen. I love the finish and the photos really show the craftsmanship.

 

[George417]

A real eye grabber

 

[Wright]

Off the charts!!!!! I really like the pen and finish.

 

[RetiredJake]

Fantastic job with both fit and finish. I like the minor mods you made, make it look very classy. I have some of this wood drying, in 2 blocks I got from Woodcraft. Some day when it is dry, I will attempt to make something as nice as yours.

Jake

 

[alamocdc]

Dan, if the blank looked better than it does now, it must have been amazing. I think it looks great!

 

[OLDMAN5050]

That on should have made the featured photo... front page very well done.

 

[plano_harry]

Wow, that's a beautiful pen! Would the single fixed band make the cap too short on the standard tube?

Great job!

Harry

 

[dansills]

Wow, that's a beautiful pen! Would the single fixed band make the cap too short on the standard tube?

Great job!

Harry

It wouldn't make it too short but I was worried about it being too plain. Sure wish someone had an idea about easing the transition between the two bands.

 

[Tom T]

Very sharp, great look

 

[Dan26]

Beautiful wood and outstanding fit and finish! You did a great job.

 

[rizaydog]

Fantastic pen. Very nice wood.

 

[Sawdust46]

Beautiful pen and I love the finish.

 

[Freethinker]

I've made several pens in this same style.

They're MY personal favorite style of pen, although my customers seem to take little notice of them.

Yours here is an absolute stunner, beautiful wood, beautiful finish. Great job.