Two pens for gifts.

[mwildes]

Here are pics of two Christmas gifts. Still need to work on my picture process, but I'm happy with these two new styles of pens.

1) A Panache from Rockler, lavender stabalized box elder burl, sanded to 12K, then the Beall Buff.

2) An ElToro from Arizona Silhouette, maple burl, sanded to 12K, 4 coats of CA then the Beall Buff.


All criticism greatly appreciated.

 

[akbar24601]

That is a beautiful blank on the Panache. How did you like turning that kit? I picked a couple up at the Rockler store when I was in AZ and am looking forward to turning them. In my opinion, certainly for the Panache pic, I think you would be better off not having the text in the background.

That El Toro looks like a stubby lil' bugger. How does that feel in the hand?

 

[mwildes]

I really like the look and feel of the Panache. It is certainly unique compared to the other pens. It's not that hard to turn, just long straight lines.

The El Toro is VERY stubby, another unique looking pen. The cap posts, so it fits ok in the hand when writing. Thanks for the input, I'll take some pics with a different background to see how they look.

 

[toolcrazy]

Very nice pair. El Toro look to stubby for me. And I need to try a Panache.

 

[talbot]

I havent tried those kits yet, very subjective pens I guess, but I think your choice of material has made both of them work really well.
Difficult to pick one out, they're both very nice pens.
regards,Bill

 

[VisExp]

The pens look great. I'm sure the gifts were well received. The Panache is on my list of kits to do.