cueman
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A couple shots of my latest Emperor made with curly maple & padauk, I was not sure if this design was worthy of an Emperor kit, but I think it's growing on me.
Worthy Emperor?
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Douglas, I saw the pics when they popped up in the 'latest pic' shots.
Glad you posted as well. I think the pen is fantastic. The accuracy in the glue up is first class.
Personally, I think that the blanks would have made ANY pen look great and I would have saved the Emperor kit for a plain wood.
Kinda like putting the Mona Lisa in a gilt frame, no need as it stands up for itself.
Good work[]
Glad you posted as well. I think the pen is fantastic. The accuracy in the glue up is first class.
Personally, I think that the blanks would have made ANY pen look great and I would have saved the Emperor kit for a plain wood.
Kinda like putting the Mona Lisa in a gilt frame, no need as it stands up for itself.
Good work[
]My <u>personal opinion</u> is that this a far too busy. There's really no point-of-focus.
JudeA
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I like it. Their is nothing wrong with the design, which is top job, I like it or did I say that allready.
rtjw
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I saw this pen in the latest pics also. Great job on the pen. It's laminations look perfect and the fit looks perfect also. The kit adds the extra touch to make this a first class pen.
dfurlano
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I like the segmentation but I do not like Emperor kits. You did a real nice job of not bleeding the woods. Ron Sardo used to burn the edges of the dark wood segments to give it a shadow effect, that would work nicely in this design.
vick
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Beautiful work.
thetalbott4
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Good point. How do you keep the bleedover down?
I also agree on the edge burning. It would make a great finishing detail on your work which is very good.
gerryr
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The work is beyond reproach, first class all the way. But, I don't think it belongs on an Emperor or any of the new fancy kits, but that's only my opinion.
woodpens
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The REAL question is whether or not the Emperor is worthy of being attached to your work! I think the Emperor kit without the gold accents might be less busy. Your craftsmanship is incredible. If you are interested in the Pen Makers Guild, I believe you'll have no problem being accepted with a work of art like this.
Nice Pen Great Job! []
Nice Pen Great Job! [
]Penmonkey
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I love it! That is the best emperor I have ever seen.
Rifleman1776
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I am not a fan of 'busy' designs. But your craftsmanship and creativity are unquestioned high order.
broitblat
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I think it works great! The workmanship is terrific and the segmentation design has a vaguely Eastern flavor as does the Emperor.
Snazzypens
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i like it heaps
Toni
Toni
NavyDiver
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I like it as well. I don't think it's too busy.
twoofakind
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Good job. I do think that the design has a regal flare to it and goes well with the gold and platnum. I think that the kit might detract from the overall design of the wood, but a great looking pen none the less.
Andy
Andy
cueman
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Thanks to all for the input. I think this seg. design may have been better suited for Statesman or a Gentlemen's pen. I appreciate the honest oppinions I get from everyone.
Whenever I do segmented pens with light and dark woods, the first thing I do after turning the blanks down to finished size is add 3 coats of thin CA to seal everything up, sanding sealer would probably work just as good, just takes longer, then I sand smooth and start the finish process.
Whenever I do segmented pens with light and dark woods, the first thing I do after turning the blanks down to finished size is add 3 coats of thin CA to seal everything up, sanding sealer would probably work just as good, just takes longer, then I sand smooth and start the finish process.
kkwall
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Noce Pen! A littl too busy for my liking, but well executed.
johncrane
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Very lmpressive work Douglas the segments are superb!![]
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bob393
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It is worthy!
wdcav1952
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Douglas,
I am late to this thread and see you already thought of my suggestion. I am in awe of your work, but find the emperor to be a less than perfect match. IF, and that is a very big if, I could do something like this, I would match it to a Statesman kit.
I am late to this thread and see you already thought of my suggestion. I am in awe of your work, but find the emperor to be a less than perfect match. IF, and that is a very big if, I could do something like this, I would match it to a Statesman kit.
wudnhed
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Beautiful!
BigRob777
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This has already been said, but your workmanship is really first class. I agree it's busy, but it is also way beyond my capability. I'd put it in a show case. I have never turned an emporer, but I prefer less glitz in my hardware, such as a baron.
Rob
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